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Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Organization and Revenue Recognition) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Sep. 18, 2013
Revenue Recognition |  |
Lease rent to be received, more than 30 days past due | $ 3.6 |
Maintenance reserve payments to be received, more than 30 days past due | $ 2.4 |
Minimum number of days for which lease rent and maintenance reserve payments are past due | 30 days |
Other Revenue, Net | $ 4.0 |
WOLF |  |
Organizations [Line Items] |  |
Previously held interest (as a percent) | 50.00% |
Acquisition of the remaining outstanding shares (as a percent) | 100.00% | 50.00%

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