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Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - Taxable REIT Subsidiaries $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
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Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Net operating loss carryforwards | $ 8.3
Capital losses | $ 2.9

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