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Organization - Additional Information (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
Business And Organization [Line Items] |
Place of incorporation | Maryland
Date of incorporation | Jun. 29, 2009
Date of commencement of operations | Sep. 29, 2009
REIT taxable income | 90.00%

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- Definition Percentage Of Real Estate Investment Trust Taxable Income To Shareholders + References No definition available. + Details
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