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Revolving Credit Facility
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Security interests as a percent of properties				90.00%
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Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate margin in effect during period						1.25%
Revolving Credit Facility \| Base Rate \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate margin in effect during period						2.25%