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Unconsolidated Affiliates and Noncontrolling Interests - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2019 entity
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Number of equity method investment entities |  | 21
Number of joint ventures |  | 15
Number of variable interest entities |  | 19
Minimum |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Equity interest in real estate property (as a percent) |  | 10.00%
Ownership in variable interest entity (as a percent) |  | 50.00%
Maximum |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Equity interest in real estate property (as a percent) |  | 65.00%
Ownership in variable interest entity (as a percent) |  | 95.00%
Bullseye, LLC |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Ownership in variable interest entity (as a percent) |  | 20.00%
Bullseye, LLC |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Payments to acquire land | $ | $ 3,310 |

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