Real Estate Investments (Purchase Price Allocation of Properties Acquired) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
ASSETS
Land	$ 42,225
Building and improvements	132,473
Acquired lease intangible assets	8,480
Deferred charges	3,395
Assets acquired	186,573
LIABILITIES
Acquired lease intangible liabilities	14,355
Liabilities assumed	$ 14,355

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