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Investment Activity (Tenant Purchase Options Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2025 USD ($) property | Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2025 USD ($) property | Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Real Estate [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Real estate properties, net | $ 2,302,668 |  | $ 2,302,668 |  | $ 2,211,253
Rental income | $ 62,178 | $ 63,318 | $ 201,314 | $ 191,265 |
Lease Option |  |  |  |  |
Real Estate [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Properties | property | 4 |  | 4 |  |
Lease Option, Between 2027 and 2028 |  |  |  |  |
Real Estate [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Real estate properties, net | $ 75,300 |  | $ 75,300 |  |
Rental income | $ 2,500 | $ 2,500 | $ 7,500 | $ 6,300 |

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