Consolidated Statements of Equity (UNAUDITED) (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Distribution per share
Distributions declared per share (usd per share)	$ 0.1625	$ 0.1625	$ 0.4875	$ 0.4875

Distribution of earnings in the form of cash, property or capital stock declared by the board of directors to be distributed to shareholders.

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