Note 2 - Real Estate Investments (Details) - Purchase Price Allocation of Properties Acquired $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
ASSETS
Land	$ 61,688
Building and improvements	174,928
Acquired lease intangible assets	10,764
Deferred charges	4,015
Assets acquired	251,395
LIABILITIES
Acquired lease intangible liabilities	15,609
Liabilities assumed	$ 15,609

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Amount of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, that lack physical substance, acquired at the acquisition date.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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