Debt - Schedule of Aggregate Required Principal Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2026 USD ($)
Amortization
2026	$ 2,997
2027	4,276
2028	3,555
2029	3,890
2030	4,511
Thereafter	10,123
Total	29,352
Maturities
2026	0
2027	155,000
2028	146,091
2029	340,000
2030	508,600
Thereafter	1,157,507
Total	2,307,198
Total
2026	2,997
2027	159,276
2028	149,646
2029	343,890
2030	513,111
Thereafter	1,167,630
Total	$ 2,336,550

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