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Unconsolidated Affiliates and Noncontrolling Interests - Narrative (Details) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) entity | Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) entity | Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of entities - equity method of accounting (entity) | entity | 29 | 29 |
Number of 50/50 joint ventures | entity | 17 | 17 |
Long-lived assets | $ 38,500,000 | $ 38,500,000 | $ 114,300,000
Gain on deconsolidation |  | 55,131,000 |
Loans in default, aggregate outstanding balance | $ 825,856,000 | 825,856,000 |
West Melbourne I, LLC |  |  |
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Loan maturity date | Feb. 28, 2026 |  |
Loan agreement term | 4 years |  |
Loan term of extension option | 1 year |  |
Loan outstanding balance | $ 54,260,000 | 54,260,000 |
Port Orange I, LLC |  |  |
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Loan maturity date | Feb. 28, 2026 |  |
Loan agreement term | 4 years |  |
Loan term of extension option | 1 year |  |
Loan outstanding balance | $ 52,898,000 | $ 52,898,000 |
Ambassador Infrastructure, LLC |  |  |
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Loan maturity date |  | Mar. 31, 2025 |
Loan agreement term |  | 4 years |
Loan outstanding balance | $ 8,250,000 | $ 8,250,000 |
Line of credit fixed interest rate | 3.00% | 3.00% |
Amount paid in conjunction with modification |  | $ 1,110,000 |
Loans in default, aggregate outstanding balance | $ 689,695,000 | 689,695,000 |
Asheville Mall and Park Plaza |  |  |
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Long-lived assets | $ 0 | 0 |
Gain on deconsolidation |  | $ 55,131,000 |
Minimum |  |  |
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership interest in joint venture (as a percent) | 20.00% | 20.00% |
Ownership in variable interest entity (as a percent) |  | 50.00% |
Maximum |  |  |
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership interest in joint venture (as a percent) | 65.00% | 65.00% |
Ownership in variable interest entity (as a percent) |  | 92.00% |

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