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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Revenue Recognition (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 item
Revenue Recognition |
Maximum period over which loan is to be considered as non-performing | 60 days
Methods used for calculation of annual increases over the rents of the prior year | 4
Maximum period over which a lease is to be considered as non-performing | 60 days
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 increase in rent expressed as percentage, over the prior year's rent. + 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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