Real Estate Investments - Operating Results Included For Property Assets Acquired (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Statement of operations:
Revenues	$ 2,211
Net income attributable to Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.	$ 587

Asset Acquisition, Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Total

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