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Real Estate Investments Real Estate Investments - Summary of Properties Acquired (Details) $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended
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Feb. 27, 2020 USD ($) a | Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Real Estate [Line Items] |  |  |
Purchase price |  | $ 11,432 | $ 0
Land | 145 King of Prussia Road |  |  |
Real Estate [Line Items] |  |  |
Area of land (in acres) | a | 7.75 |  |
Purchase price | $ 11,250 |  |

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