Transactions with Related Parties - Summary of Transactions Between Borrowers of Partnership's MRBs and Affiliates (Parenthetical) (Details)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Rate for administration fees receivable	0.45%	0.45%

Rate for administration fees - rate charged on the bonds and loans collateralized by the underlying properties for administration of the assets

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