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NOTES AND INTEREST RECEIVABLE (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |  |  |
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Notes and interest receivable | $ 126,058 | $ 112,095 | $ 126,564 | $ 137,280
Percentage on mortgage notes receivable | 75.50% |  |  |
Related Party [Member] |  |  |  |
Notes and interest receivable | $ 103,000 |  |  |

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