Basis of Presentation (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)					0 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014 investment	Jun. 30, 2014 CWI 2	Sep. 30, 2014 Carey Credit Income Funds 2015 A	Sep. 30, 2014 Carey Credit Income Fund 2015 T	Jan. 31, 2014 CPA: 16 - Global entity	Sep. 30, 2014 Consolidated investment
Basis of Consolidation
Tenancy in common	6					5
Variable interest entities acquired					12
Maximum offering amount, value		$ 1,000,000,000	$ 50,000,000	$ 21,000,000
Stock authorized during period, share value dividend reinvestment plan		$ 400,000,000