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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Estimates, Risks, and Uncertainties The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates, judgments and assumptions are required in a number of areas, including, but not limited to, evaluating the impairment of long-lived assets, allocating the purchase price of acquired retail properties, determining the fair value of debt and evaluating the collectability of accounts receivable. The Company bases these estimates, judgments and assumptions on historical experience and various other factors that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Reclassifications The Company has made certain reclassifications to the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2020 to conform to the 2021 presentation, including $1,160 reported as restricted cash, now reported as cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. Variable Interest Entities The Company evaluates its investments in LLCs and LPs to determine whether each such entity may be a variable interest entity ("VIE"). The accounting standards related to the consolidation of VIEs require qualitative assessments to determine whether the Company is the primary beneficiary. Determination of the primary beneficiary is based on whether the Company has (i) power to direct significant activities of the VIE and (ii) an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the VIE. The Company consolidates a VIE if it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. The equity method of accounting is applied to entities in which the Company is not the primary beneficiary, or if the entity is not a VIE and the Company does not have control, but can exercise significant influence over the entity with respect to its operations and major decisions. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had no VIEs. Revenue Recognition Adoption of Topic 842 In conjunction with the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 842, Leases, ("Topic 842") on January 1, 2019, the Company elected the package of practical expedients which permitted the Company to not reassess: (1) whether any expired or existing contracts are, or contain leases; (2) the lease classification for any expired or existing leases; and (3) any initial direct costs for existing leases as of the effective date. In addition, the Company has elected to not separate lease and non-lease components for all qualifying leases. In effect, this generally relieves the Company from accounting for certain consideration under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("Topic 606"). As a result of the election, all income arising from leases is presented on a combined basis as lease income, net. Lease Income The majority of revenue recognized from the Company's retail properties is comprised of fixed and variable consideration received from tenants under long-term operating leases with varying terms. Fixed consideration generally consists of minimum lease payments for the rental of retail space while the variable consideration generally consists of reimbursements of the tenant's pro-rata share of certain operating expenses incurred by the Company, including real estate taxes, special assessments, insurance, utilities, common area maintenance, management fees and certain capital repairs. Certain other tenants are subject to net leases whereby the tenant is responsible for fixed minimum lease payments to the Company, as well as directly paying all costs and expenses associated with occupancy to third party service providers. Such direct payments to third parties are not recorded as revenue and expense by the Company. Minimum lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of each lease. The cumulative difference between fixed consideration recognized on a straight-line basis and the cash payments due under the provisions of the lease agreements is recorded as deferred rent receivable and is included as a component of accounts and rents receivable. The Company records lease termination income when all conditions of a signed termination agreement have been met, the tenant is no longer occupying the property, and termination income amounts due are considered collectible. The Company defers recognition of contingent lease income until the specified target that triggers the contingent lease income is achieved. The Company commences revenue recognition on its leases when the lessee takes possession of, or controls the physical use of, the leased asset, unless the lessee is constructing improvements for which the Company is deemed to be the owner for accounting purposes. If the Company is deemed the owner for accounting purposes, the leased asset is the finished space and revenue recognition commences when the lessee takes possession of it, typically when the improvements are substantially complete. Alternatively, if the lessee is deemed to be the owner of the improvements for accounting purposes, then the leased asset is the unimproved space, and any tenant improvement allowances funded under the lease are treated as lease incentives, which reduce lease income recognized over the lease term, and the Company commences revenue recognition when the lessee takes possession of the unimproved space. The determination of who owns the tenant improvements, for accounting purposes, is based on contractual rights and subject to judgment. In making that judgment, no one factor is determinative. The Company routinely considers: •whether the lease stipulates how and on what a tenant improvement allowance may be spent; •whether the tenant is required to provide evidence supporting the cost of improvements prior to reimbursement; •whether the tenant or landlord retains legal title to the improvements; •the uniqueness of the improvements; •the expected economic life of the tenant improvements relative to the length of the lease; and •who constructs or directs the construction of the improvements. Staff Q&A, Topic 842 and Topic 840: Accounting for Lease Concessions Related to the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic In April 2020, the FASB issued a document titled Staff Q&A, Topic 842 and Topic 840: Accounting for Lease Concessions Related to the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic ("FASB Q&A document"). The FASB Q&A document permits an election whereby an entity is not required to evaluate whether certain relief provided by a lessor in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is a lease modification (the "COVID-19 election"). An entity that makes this election can then either apply the modification guidance to that relief or account for the concession as if it were contemplated as part of the existing contract. This election is available for concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that do not result in a substantial increase in the rights of the lessor or the obligations of the lessee. The Company has adopted the COVID-19 election, under which lease amendments providing tenants with COVID-19 related rent relief are not treated as lease modifications unless: •the total payments required by the amended lease are not substantially equal to or less than the total payments required by the original lease; or •the amended lease results in an increase to the lease term. A deferral affects the timing of cash receipts, but the amount of consideration is substantially the same as that required by the original lease. Under the Company's COVID-19 election, deferrals are accounted for as if no changes to the lease contract were made. The Company continues to recognize rental income and increase lease receivables during the deferral period. Rent abatements or other reductions in total payments are treated as negative variable rent in the period to which the rent relates. Credit Losses The Company reviews the collectability of amounts due from its tenants on a regular basis. Such reviews consider the tenant's financial condition and payment history and other economic conditions impacting the tenant. Changes in collectability occur when the Company no longer believes it is probable that substantially all the lease payments will be collected over the term of the lease. If collection is not probable, regardless of whether the Company has entered into an amendment to provide the tenant with COVID-19 related rent relief, the lease payments will be accounted for on a cash basis, and revenue will be recorded as cash is received. If reassessed, and the collection of substantially all of the lease payments from the tenant becomes probable, the accrual basis of revenue recognition is reestablished. The provision for estimated credit losses resulting from changes in the expected collectability of lease payments, including variable payments, is recognized as a direct adjustment to lease income, and a direct write-off of the operating lease receivables, including straight-line rent receivable. Other Fee Income The Company recognizes other fee income when it satisfies a performance obligation relating to services provided to its joint venture partnership. The resulting receivables are settled through recurring monthly payments for the services provided over the term of the contract. The Company generally does not receive prepayments for services or recognize revenue prior to being legally entitled to payment. As a result, the Company does not generally record contract assets or contract liabilities. Property management and asset management fees are recognized over time as services are rendered to the joint venture partnership. The bundled services of the property management performance obligation and asset management performance obligation each qualify as a series of distinct services satisfied over time. The variable consideration related to each of the performance obligations is recognized in each of the periods that directly relate to the Company's efforts to provide those services. Accordingly, the Company elected the optional exemption provided by Topic 606 to not disclose information about remaining wholly unsatisfied performance obligations. The variability in timing of the property management and asset management fees, which generally relate to the fluctuation in cash receipts from tenants and potential changes in equity capitalization, are resolved on a monthly basis. For certain services, the Company acts as an agent on behalf of the customer to arrange for performance by a third party. Based on the Company's judgment, both the underlying asset management service activities and the underlying property management service activities are not distinct but are inputs (or fulfillment activities) to provide the combined output (either the overall asset management service or the overall property management service). Leasing commissions and other fees are recognized at a point in time consistent with the underlying service rendered to the joint venture partnership. The leasing performance obligation and other performance obligations are satisfied at the point in which the customer is transferred control over and consumes the benefit of the service. The uncertainty of the leasing commissions and other fees are resolved upon delivery of the underlying service. Generally, the first and second installments of leasing commissions are paid upon lease execution and rent commencement, respectively. Sale of Real Estate The Company derecognizes real estate and recognizes a gain or loss when a contract exists and control of the property has transferred to the buyer. Control of the property, including controlling financial interest, is generally considered to transfer upon closing through transfer of the legal title and possession of the property, at which point the Company recognizes a gain or loss equal to the difference between the transaction price and the carrying amount of the property. Acquisition of Real Estate The Company evaluates the inputs, processes and outputs of each asset acquired to determine if the transaction is a business combination or asset acquisition. If an acquisition qualifies as a business combination, the related transaction costs are expensed. If an acquisition qualifies as an asset acquisition, the related transaction costs are generally capitalized and amortized over the useful life of the acquired assets. Generally, our acquisitions of real estate qualify as asset acquisitions. The Company allocates the purchase price of real estate to land, building, other building improvements, tenant improvements, intangible assets and liabilities (such as the value of above- and below-market leases, in-place leases and origination costs associated with in-place leases). The values of above- and below-market leases are recorded as intangible assets and intangible liabilities, respectively, and are amortized as either a decrease (in the case of above-market leases) or an increase (in the case of below-market leases) to lease income, net over the remaining term of the associated tenant lease. The values, if any, associated with in-place leases are recorded as intangible assets and amortized to depreciation and amortization expense over the remaining lease term. The difference between the contractual rental rates and the Company's estimate of market rental rates is measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the leases plus the term of any below-market renewal options. For the amortization period, the remaining term of leases with renewal options at terms below market reflect the assumed exercise of such below-market renewal options, if reasonably assured. If a tenant vacates its space prior to the contractual expiration of the lease and no rental payments are being made on the lease, any unamortized balance of the related intangible asset or liability is written off. Tenant improvements are depreciated and origination costs are amortized over the remaining term of the lease or charged against earnings if the lease is terminated prior to its contractual expiration date. With the assistance of a third-party valuation specialist, the Company performs the following procedures for assets acquired: •Estimate the value of the property "as if vacant" as of the acquisition date; •Allocate the value of the property among land, building, and other building improvements and determine the associated useful life for each; •Calculate the value and associated life of above- and below-market leases on a tenant-by-tenant basis. The difference between the contractual rental rates and the Company’s estimate of market rental rates is measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the leases (using a discount rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired, including geographical location, size of leased area, tenant profile and credit risk); •Estimate the fair value of the tenant improvements, legal costs and leasing commissions incurred to obtain the leases and calculate the associated useful life for each; •Estimate the fair value of assumed debt, if any; and •Estimate the intangible value of the in-place leases based on lease execution costs of similar leases as well as lost rent payments during an assumed lease-up period and their associated useful lives on a tenant-by-tenant basis. Properties Held for Sale In determining whether to classify a property as held for sale, the Company considers whether: (i) management has committed to a plan to sell the property; (ii) the property is available for immediate sale, in its present condition; (iii) the Company has initiated a program to locate a buyer; (iv) the Company believes that the sale of the property is probable; (v) the Company has received a significant non-refundable deposit for the purchase of the property; (vi) the Company is actively marketing the property for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its estimated fair value; and (vii) actions required for the Company to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that any significant changes will be made to the plan. When all criteria are met, the property is classified as held for sale and carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value less costs to sell. Additionally, if the sale represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on the Company's results and operations, the income and expenses for the period are classified as discontinued operations on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for all periods presented. Impairment of Long Lived Assets The Company assesses the carrying values of long-lived tangible and intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that they may not be fully recoverable. An example of an event or changed circumstance is a reduction in the expected hold period of a property. When such event or circumstances occur, if it is expected that the carrying value is not recoverable, because the expected undiscounted cash flows do not exceed that carrying value, the Company recognize an impairment loss to the extent that the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value. The valuation and possible subsequent impairment of investment properties is a significant estimate that can and does change based on the Company's continuous process of analyzing each property's economic condition over time and reviewing and updating assumptions about uncertain inherent factors, including observable inputs such as contractual revenues and unobservable inputs such as forecasted revenues and expenses, estimated net disposition proceeds, and discount rate. These unobservable inputs are based on a property's market conditions and expected growth rates. Assumptions and estimates about future cash flows and capitalization rates are complex and subjective. Changes in economic and operating conditions and the Company's ultimate investment intent that occur subsequent to the impairment analyses could impact these assumptions and result in additional impairment. The Company's assessment of expected hold period for investment properties evaluated for impairment is of particular significance because of the material impact it has on the evaluation of the property's recoverability. Changes in the Company's disposition strategy or changes in the marketplace may alter the hold period of an asset or asset group which may result in an impairment loss and such loss could be material to the Company's financial condition or operating performance. Periodically, management assesses whether there are any indicators that the carrying value of the Company's investments in unconsolidated entities may be other-than-temporarily impaired. To the extent other-than-temporary impairment has occurred, the loss is measured as the excess of the carrying value of the investment over the estimated fair value of the investment. The estimated fair value of the investment is generally derived from the cash flows generated from the underlying real property investments of the investee. Real Estate Capitalization and Depreciation Real estate is reflected at cost less accumulated depreciation within investment properties on the consolidated balance sheets. Ordinary repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method. A range of estimated useful lives of 15-30 years is used for buildings and other improvements, and a range of 5-20 years is used for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Finance lease right-of-use ("ROU") asset amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the lease term and included in depreciation and amortization expense. Tenant improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the life of the tenant improvement or the lease term. Amortization is included in depreciation and amortization expense. Deferred leasing costs are recognized as a part of deferred costs and other assets, net and are amortized to depreciation and amortization expense over the remaining term of the associated tenant lease. Direct and indirect costs that are clearly related to the construction and improvements of investment properties are capitalized. Costs incurred for interest, property taxes and insurance are capitalized during periods in which activities necessary to prepare the property for its intended use are in progress. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash The Company considers all demand deposits, money market accounts and investments in certificates of deposit and repurchase agreements with a maturity of three months or less, at the date of purchase, to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents at financial institutions. The combined account balances at one or more institutions generally exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance coverage. The Company periodically assesses the credit risk associated with these financial institutions. The Company believes insignificant credit risk exists related to amounts on deposit in excess of FDIC insurance coverage. The Company had restricted cash of $7,865 and $1,160 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Restricted cash often consists of lenders’ escrows, operating real estate escrows for taxes, insurance, capital expenditures and payments required under certain lease agreements, and funds restricted through lender or other agreements, including funds held in escrow for future acquisitions. Fair Value Measurements In accordance with FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures ("Topic 820"), the Company defines fair value based on the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or the exit price that would be paid to transfer or settle a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company uses a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy consists of the three broad levels described below: •Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity has the ability to access. •Level 2 - Observable inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. •Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets and liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs. The Company has estimated the fair value of its financial instruments and non-financial assets using available market information and valuation methodologies the Company believes to be appropriate for these purposes. Considerable judgment and a high degree of subjectivity are involved in developing these estimates and, accordingly, they are not necessarily indicative of amounts that would be realized upon disposition. The carrying amounts of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, accounts and rents receivables, other assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities reasonably approximate fair value, in management’s judgment, because of their short-term nature. Fair value information pertaining to derivative financial instruments, investment properties, investments in unconsolidated entities and debt is provided in "Note 9. Fair Value Measurements". Derivative Instruments In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to the effect of interest rate changes. The Company's objective in using interest rate derivatives is to manage its exposure to interest rate movements and add stability to interest expense. To accomplish this objective, the Company uses interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed rate payments over the life of the agreement without exchange of the underlying notional amount. The Company has a policy of only entering into contracts with established financial institutions based upon their credit ratings and other factors. When viewed in conjunction with the underlying and offsetting exposure that the derivatives are designed to hedge, the Company has not sustained a material loss from those instruments, nor does it anticipate any material adverse effect on its net income or financial position in the future from the use of derivatives. The Company recognizes all derivatives on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Additionally, changes in fair value will affect either equity or earnings depending on whether the derivative instruments qualify as a hedge for accounting purposes and, if so, the nature of the hedging activity. When the underlying transaction is terminated or completed, all changes in the fair value of the instrument are marked-to-market with changes in value included in earnings each period until the instrument matures. Any derivative instrument used for risk management that does not meet the criteria for hedge accounting is marked-to-market each period in earnings. The Company does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. Income Taxes The Company has elected and operates in a manner to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") for federal income tax purposes commencing with the tax year ended December 31, 2005. To qualify as a REIT, the Company is generally required to distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income (subject to certain adjustments) to its stockholders each year (the "90% Distribution Requirement"). As a REIT, the Company is entitled to a tax deduction for some or all of the dividends paid to stockholders. Accordingly, the Company generally will not be subject to federal income taxes as long as it currently distributes to stockholders an amount equal to or in excess of the Company's taxable income. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, without the benefit of certain relief provisions, the Company will be subject to federal and state income tax on its taxable income at regular corporate tax rates. Even if the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income, property or net worth and federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed income. From time to time, the Company may elect to treat certain of its consolidated subsidiaries as taxable REIT subsidiaries ("TRSs") pursuant to the Code. Among other activities, TRSs may participate in non-real estate related activities and/or perform non-customary services for tenants and are subject to federal and state income tax at regular corporate tax rates. Income tax expense or benefit is recognized as a part of other income and expense, net. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company did not have any operations within TRSs. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company either revoked the TRS elections or dissolved the legal entities for any of its consolidated subsidiaries that were TRSs. Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2021 generally pertains to Texas margin tax. Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 is generally comprised of federal and state taxes paid by consolidated TRSs and certain state taxes paid by the Company. Under the federal legislation enacted on March 27, 2020, known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"), certain limitations on the deductibility of net operating losses ("NOLs") enacted under prior federal tax legislation have been temporarily rolled back. As a result of the anticipated NOL carryback claims for the Company's TRSs, total additional tax benefits of $1,172 were recognized as a part of other income and expense, net during the year ended December 31, 2020. The Company has accrued no material interest or penalties relating to income taxes. As of December 31, 2021, the Company's 2020, 2019, and 2018 tax years remain subject to examination by U.S. and various state tax jurisdictions. Share-Based Compensation As of December 31, 2021, the Company has one share-based compensation plan under which time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance-based RSUs have been issued with tandem dividend equivalents. Compensation expense related to these awards, which are generally equity classified, and the tandem dividend equivalent cash payments are recognized as a part of general and administrative expense. Time-based awards are generally measured at grant date fair value and not subsequently re-measured. Compensation expense related to these awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Performance-based awards are measured at grant date fair value and each grantee is eligible to vest in a number of RSUs ranging from 0% to 100% of the total number granted based on specified performance levels. For awards with a performance condition, compensation cost is recognized when the performance condition is considered probable of achievement. If a performance award has more than one potential outcome, recognition of compensation cost is based on the most likely outcome. During the service period, a cumulative catch-up approach is used to account for changes in the assessment of which outcome is most likely to occur. Absent a change in the determination of the most likely outcome, compensation expense related to these awards would be recognized on a straight-line basis from the grant date through the vesting date. Forfeitures of awards are recognized as they occur. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
Standard |  | Description |  | Date of adoption |  | Effect on the financial statements or other significant matters
ASU No. 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope |  | ASU 2021-01 is intended to clarify that certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition. Topic 848 contains practical expedients for reference rate reform related activities that impact debt, leases, derivatives and other contracts. Application of these expedients, which may be elected over time as reference rate reform activities occur, preserves the presentation of derivatives consistent with past presentation. |  | January 2021 |  | The Company's adoption of ASU No. 2021-01 did not result in any incremental elections under Topic 848 regarding cash flow hedges. The Company continues to evaluate the guidance of Topic 848 and expects that its application will not change its presentation of derivatives as cash flow hedges.
Other recently issued accounting standards or pronouncements not disclosed in the foregoing tables have been excluded because they are either not relevant to the Company, or are not expected to have, or did not have, a material effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

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