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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Jun. 09, 2015 property
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Insurance recovery receivable | $ 248,969 | $ 345,645 |
Westgate Apartments LLC |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of apartments damaged | property |  |  | 10
Proceeds from Insurance | 714,000 |  |
Insurance recovery receivable | $ 155,000 |  |

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