Investments in SFR Properties - Summary of Net Carrying Amount of SFR Properties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Investments in single-family residential real estate:
Land	$ 13,646	$ 10,128
Buildings and improvements	68,573	51,060
Investments in single-family residential real estate, at cost	82,219	61,188
Less: accumulated depreciation	(977)	(299)
Investments in single-family residential real estate, net	81,242	60,889
Single Family properties
Investments in single-family residential real estate:
Investments in single-family residential real estate, at cost	82,219	61,188
Single-family Residential Real Estate
Investments in single-family residential real estate:
Less: accumulated depreciation	$ (977)	$ (299)

Amount of accumulated depreciation pertaining to real estate investments for entities with a substantial portion of business acquiring and holding investment real estate.

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Amount of land for entities with a substantial portion of business acquiring and holding investment real estate. Excludes real estate not held as an investment or interest.

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