Real Estate Investments (Purchase Price Allocation of Properties Acquired) (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
ASSETS
Land	$ 49,277
Building and improvements	156,513
Acquired lease intangible assets	14,040
Deferred charges	4,423
Assets acquired	224,253
LIABILITIES
Acquired lease intangible liabilities	21,871
Liabilities assumed	$ 21,871

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