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Basis of Presentation (Details) - partnership | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |
Number of partnerships consolidated | 2 | 2
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary |  |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |
VIE, ownership interest rate | 80.00% |

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