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15. Related Party Transactions (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Drive Shack, Inc. [Member] |  |
Purchase of investment shares | $ 2,400 |
Sidus Investment Management [Member] |  |
Reimbursement of expenses |  | $ 976

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