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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities Summarized Financial Information Results of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |  |
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Interest Income | $ 10,935 | $ 30,587
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Interest expense | (9,243) | (13,316)
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net interest income | 1,692 | 17,271
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 44,362 | 40,901
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Other, net | 44,031 | 31,848
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Total other income (loss) | 88,393 | 72,749
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Expenses | 65,492 | 58,018
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net income (loss) before income tax | 24,593 | 32,002
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Tax expense (benefit) | 776 | 979
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss) | $ 23,817 | $ 31,023

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