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Subsequent Events - (Details) $ in Thousands, € in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Nov. 08, 2019 EUR (€) property | Nov. 08, 2019 USD ($) property | Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Impairment charges | $ |  |  | $ 6,375 | $ 0 | $ 6,375 | $ 0
Netherlands | Subsequent Event |  |  |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of real estate properties sold | property | 2 | 2 |  |  |  |
Proceeds from dispositions of real estate investments, gross | € 17.1 | $ 19,100 |  |  |  |

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