Related Party Transactions and Investments in Non-Consolidated Entities - Investment in Sponsored REITs - Property Sold (Details)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
FSP 385 Interlocken Development Corp.
Investment in Sponsored REITs
Repayment of principal	$ 37,541,000

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