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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 count
Revenue Recognition |
Maximum period over which loan is to be considered as non-performing | 60 days
Maximum period over which a lease is to be considered as non-performing | 60 days
Methods used for calculation of annual increases over the rents of the prior year | 4
Federal Income Taxes |
Period considered for calculation of depreciation for federal tax purpose | 27 years 6 months
Period considered for determining the taxability of distributions to shareholders | 40 years
Excess of book basis of net depreciable assets over tax basis | $ 92,396,000
Discontinued Operations |
Maximum period within which sale of property is probable | 1 year
Minimum |
Revenue Recognition |
Specified annual increase over the prior year's rent (as a percent) | 2.00%
Maximum |
Revenue Recognition |
Specified annual increase over the prior year's rent (as a percent) | 3.00%

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- Definition Represents the excess of book basis over tax basis of depreciable assets. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the maximum period within which the sale of property will be completed. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the maximum period after which the amount of lease payments due becomes delinquent. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the maximum period after which the amount of principal due on mortgage loans becomes delinquent. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the number of methods used in calculation of annual increase in rent over prior year's rent. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Period considered for determining the taxability of distributions to shareholders + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the average useful life considered for income tax purpose, of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. + References No definition available. + Details
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