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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 Y D counts
Revenue Recognition |
Maximum period over which loan is to be considered as non-performing (in days) | 60
Maximum period over which a lease is to be considered as non-performing (in days) | 60
Methods used for calculation of annual increases over the rents of the prior year | 4
Specified annual increase over the prior year's rent, low end of range (as a percent) | 2.00%
Specified annual increase over the prior year's rent, high end of range (as a percent) | 3.00%
Federal Income Taxes |
Period considered for calculation of depreciation for federal tax purpose (in years) | 27.5
Period considered for determining the taxability of distributions to shareholders (in years) | 40
Excess of book basis of net depreciable assets over tax basis | $ 85,100,000
Discontinued Operations |
Maximum period within which sale of property is probable (in years) | 1

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