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Subsequent Events - Real Estate (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Oct. 31, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016
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Real Estate Investments |  |
Investment Commitment |  | $ 169,641
Real Estate Development Commitments | Illinois | 2016 Acquisitions | Subsequent Event | MC |  |
Real Estate Investments |  |
Investment Commitment | $ 14,500 |

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