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NOTES AND INTEREST RECEIVABLE (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |  |  |
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Total notes and interest receivable | $ 112,095 | $ 126,564 | $ 120,243 | $ 152,645
Junior Mortgage Loans [Member] |  |  |  |
Interest income | $ 12,400 |  |  |
Percentage on mortgage notes receivable | 88.20% |  |  |
Junior Mortgage Loans [Member] | Related Party [Member] |  |  |  |
Total notes and interest receivable | $ 118,400 |  |  |

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