Real Estate Investments - Operating Results Included For Property Assets Acquired (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022
Statement of operations:
Revenues	$ 1,105	$ 1,105
Net income attributable to Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.	$ 412	$ 412

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