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MORTGAGE AND OTHER INDEBTEDNESS, NET - Covenants and Restrictions (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Non-Recourse Loans on Operating Properties |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt default threshold, minimum loan amount (greater than) | $ 50,000,000

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