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Related Party Transactions and Investments in Non-Consolidated Entities - Investment in Sponsored REITs (Details) - entity | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Related Party Transactions and Investments in Non-Consolidated Entities |  |  |
Number of REITs in which the entity holds non-controlling common stock interest | 6 | 7 | 9
Number of REITs in which the entity holds non-controlling preferred stock interest | 2 |  |
Number of properties sold | 1 | 2 | 1

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- Definition Represents the number of properties owned by sponsored REITs which were sold during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the number of entities in which the reporting entity has a non-controlling common stock interest. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the number of entities in which the reporting entity has a non-controlling preferred stock interest. + References No definition available. + Details
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