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Real Estate Investments - Summary of Land Parcels Sold (Parenthetical) (Details) | Dec. 31, 2017 Parcel
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Garza Ranch - Office [Member] | Land [Member] |
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Number of Parcels | 2

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