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Derivative Instruments - Summary of Amounts Recognized on Consolidated Statements of Operations Related to Company's Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments - unrealized									$ (1,063)	$ 4,070	$ 155
Gain on derivative instruments - realized									5,169	0	0
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments	$ 3,054	$ 3,929	$ (6,499)	$ 3,622	$ 2,137	$ 3,026	$ (1,093)	$ 0	4,106	4,070	(2)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Loss on derivative instruments - realized									0	0	(157)
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments - unrealized									0	0	156
Interest Rate Cap [Member] | Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments - unrealized									(210)	0	(1)
Forward Currency Contract [Member] | Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments - unrealized									(853)	4,070	0
Gain on derivative instruments - realized									$ 5,169	$ 0	$ 0

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