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Equity Method Investment (Details) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2023 USD ($) | Jan. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($) extensionOption | Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Investments in affiliates |  |  | $ 81,000 |
Cumulative unrecognized equity method losses |  |  | (5,000) |
Unrecognized equity method losses |  |  | (600) | $ (600)
Gains from equity method investment |  |  | $ 415 | 166
Operating lease term |  |  | 7 years |
Number of renewal options | extensionOption |  |  | 2 |
Renewal term |  |  | 5 years |
Balance secured by the deed and indenture |  |  | $ 9,600 |
Timber Ridge OpCo |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Financing receivable of revolving credit facility |  |  | 5,000 |
Amortization and write-off of lease incentives | $ 2,500 |  |  |
Maximum exposure to loss |  |  | 5,000 |
Timber Ridge OpCo |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Mortgage and other notes receivable, net |  |  | 0 |
Gains from equity method investment |  |  | 400 | $ 200
Timber Ridge OpCo | Cumulative Amount |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Cumulative unrecognized equity method losses |  |  | $ (13,300) |
Timber Ridge OpCo | Noncontrolling Interests | Real Estate Operating Company |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Investments in affiliates |  | $ 900 |  |
LCS Timber Ridge | Real Estate Operating Company |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Equity interest in affiliates |  | 25.00% |  |

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