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Investment Activity (Cash Basis Tenants Narrative) (Details) - operator | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024
Cash Basis Lessees |  |  |  |
Real Estate [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of cash basis operators | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3

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