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Consolidated Statements Of Operations (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
Consolidated Statements Of Operations [Abstract] |  |  |
Rental and other property revenues, from affiliates and related parties | $ 223 | $ 955 | $ 1,118
Property operating expenses, from affiliates and related parties | 1,252 | 1,026 | 1,634
General and administrative, from affiliates and related parties | 2,429 | 4,517 | 5,867
Interest income, from affiliates and related parties | 9,989 | 7,363 | 8,886
Mortgage and loan interest, from affiliates and related parties | $ 1,710 | $ 3,374 | $ 2,595

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