Real Estate Investments (Purchase Price Allocation of Properties Acquired) (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
ASSETS
Land	$ 18,467
Building and improvements	73,367
Acquired lease intangible assets	476
Deferred charges	540
Assets acquired	92,850
LIABILITIES
Acquired lease intangible liabilities	1,118
Liabilities assumed	$ 1,118

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