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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Nov. 19, 2016 item | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Insurance recovery receivable | $ 700,931 |  | $ 345,645
62 Boylston Street in Boston, MA |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of apartments damaged | item |  | 24 |
Insurance recovery receivable | $ 701,000 |  |

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