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Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)
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Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |
Percentage of REIT taxable income that is the Company's objective to distribute within the permitted timeframe | 100.00%
Federal net operating loss carryforward | $ 142.1

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