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Investments in Equity Affiliates, Summary (Details) - USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Investment in Equity Affiliates |  |
Investment in Equity Affiliates | $ 31,330,740 | $ 33,948,853
UPB of Loans to Equity Affiliates | 3,393,438 |
Arbor Residential Investor LLC |  |
Investment in Equity Affiliates |  |
Investment in Equity Affiliates | 26,821,643 | 28,917,457
West Shore Cafe |  |
Investment in Equity Affiliates |  |
Investment in Equity Affiliates | 2,120,347 | 2,050,347
UPB of Loans to Equity Affiliates | 1,687,500 |
Lightstone Value Plus REIT L.P. |  |
Investment in Equity Affiliates |  |
Investment in Equity Affiliates | 1,894,727 | 1,894,727
JT Prime |  |
Investment in Equity Affiliates |  |
Investment in Equity Affiliates | 425,000 | 425,000
East River Portfolio |  |
Investment in Equity Affiliates |  |
Investment in Equity Affiliates | 68,923 | 83,222
UPB of Loans to Equity Affiliates | 1,705,938 |
Lexford Portfolio |  |
Investment in Equity Affiliates |  |
Investment in Equity Affiliates | $ 100 | 100
Issuers of Junior Subordinated Notes |  |
Investment in Equity Affiliates |  |
Investment in Equity Affiliates |  | $ 578,000

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