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Investments in Real Estate and Real Estate Under Construction - Summary of forward purchase commitments (Details) ft² in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($) ft²
Real Estate [Line Items] |
Square Feet (000's) | ft² | 760
Maximum Acquisition Cost | $ 86,330
Industrial Property [Member] | Warren, MI [Member] |
Real Estate [Line Items] |
Square Feet (000's) | ft² | 260
Maximum Acquisition Cost | $ 47,000
Approximate Lease Term (Yrs) | 15 years
Letters of credit outstanding, amount | $ 4,600
Industrial Property [Member] | Romulus, Michigan [Member] |
Real Estate [Line Items] |
Square Feet (000's) | ft² | 500
Maximum Acquisition Cost | $ 39,330
Approximate Lease Term (Yrs) | 15 years

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