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Investment Activity (Tenant Purchase Options Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) property | Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) property | Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Real Estate [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Real estate properties, net | $ 2,106,324 |  | $ 2,106,324 |  | $ 2,107,082
Rental income | $ 65,760 | $ 60,952 | $ 127,947 | $ 126,250 |
Lease Option |  |  |  |  |
Real Estate [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Properties | property | 4 |  | 4 |  |
Lease Option, Between 2027 and 2028 |  |  |  |  |
Real Estate [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Real estate properties, net | $ 78,500 |  | $ 78,500 |  |
Rental income | $ 2,000 | $ 1,800 | $ 3,800 | $ 3,600 |

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