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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) - Kaupulehu Developments $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) lot | Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($) lot
Related party transactions |  |
Proceeds received from percentage of sales payments | $ | $ 2,255 | $ 3,772
KD Kaupulehu, LLLP | Investment in land development partnerships |  |
Related party transactions |  |
Ownership interest acquired | 19.60% |
Proceeds received from percentage of sales payments | $ | $ 2,255 | $ 3,772
Increment I [Member] | Phase I | KD Kaupulehu, LLLP | Investment in land development partnerships |  |
Related party transactions |  |
Number of lots sold |  | 6
Increment I [Member] | Phase II | KD Kaupulehu, LLLP | Investment in land development partnerships |  |
Related party transactions |  |
Number of lots sold | 3 | 11
Increment II [Member] | KD Kaupulehu, LLLP | Investment in land development partnerships |  |
Related party transactions |  |
Number of lots sold | 1 |

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