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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Taxes and Discontinued Operations (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Federal Income Taxes |  |  |
Provision for federal or state income taxes | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0
Minimum distribution of taxable income (as a percent) | 90.00% |  |
Distribution percentage | 100 |  |
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) / Deficit of book basis of net depreciable assets over tax basis | $ 43,840,680 |  |

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