Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Future Non-Cancelable Lease Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2018	$ 1,404
2019	5,553
2020	4,197
2021	7,431
2022	6,183
Thereafter	58,294
Total future minimum lease payments	$ 83,062

Operating Leases, Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due In Five Years

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