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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Nov. 19, 2016 property
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Insurance recovery receivable | $ 205,137 | $ 700,931 |
62 Boylston Street in Boston, MA |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of apartments damaged | property |  |  | 24
Proceeds from Insurance | 150,000 |  |
Insurance recovery receivable | $ 194,000 |  |

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