Equity Investment in Real Estate and the Managed REITs (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments
Income from equity method investments	$ 52,731	$ 62,392	$ 51,228
Distributions of Available Cash (Note 4)	10,177	17,271	(310)
Managed REITs
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments
Income from equity method investments	7,057	8,867	19,912
Amortization of basis differences on equity investments	(5,115)	(4,302)	(3,613)
Other-than-temporary impairment charges on the Special Member Interest in CPA®:16 – Global’s operating partnership	(15,383)	(9,910)	0
Distributions of Available Cash (Note 4)	34,121	30,009	15,535
Deferred revenue earned (Note 4)	9,436	9,436	6,291
Total equity earnings from the Managed REITs	30,116	34,100	38,125
Other Jointly Owned Investments
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments
Income from equity method investments	26,928	29,864	13,602
Amortization of basis differences on equity investments	$ (4,313)	$ (1,572)	$ (499)