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Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) lease
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Income earned from leasing as a percentage of revenue | 97.00%
Percentage of revenue excluded from scope of accounting standards update 2014-09 | 1.00%
Number of ground lease arrangements as a lessee (lease) | lease | 11
Future contractual lease payments | $ | $ 15,199

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