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Nature of Business - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) property | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) property | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) property
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of properties sold | property | 0 | 0 |
Gain on sale of real estate, net | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 46,441
2021 Properties | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain on sale of real estate, net |  |  | $ 46,400
Office Buildings |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of office properties | property |  |  | 12
Retail Centers |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of retail properties sold | property |  |  | 8
TRS |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Deferred tax asset | 1,400 | 1,400 |
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance | $ 1,400 | $ 1,400 |

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