Real Estate Investments - Operating Results Included For Property Assets Acquired (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024
Real Estate [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 1,658	$ 3,230
Net income attributable to Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.	$ 312	$ 503

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