SEGMENT REPORTING - Summary of Segment Assets and Accumulated Depreciation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2023
SEGMENT REPORTING
Real estate investments	$ 1,092,640	$ 970,804
Accumulated depreciation	(231,131)	(214,584)
Total real estate investments, net	861,509	756,220
Lease intangible assets, less accumulated amortization	3,127	2,983
Cash and cash equivalents	11,145	26,919	$ 17,896
Restricted deposits	9,781	10,142	$ 9,294
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	28,775	26,601
Assets held for sale		1,568
Other assets, net	21,189	21,515
Total Assets	944,921	854,833
Non affiliates
SEGMENT REPORTING
Notes receivable	1,527	64
Affiliates
SEGMENT REPORTING
Notes receivable	7,868	8,821
Residential
SEGMENT REPORTING
Real estate investments	914,116	789,249
Accumulated depreciation	(178,633)	(164,793)
Total real estate investments, net	735,483	624,456
Lease intangible assets, less accumulated amortization	624
Commercial
SEGMENT REPORTING
Real estate investments	178,524	181,555
Accumulated depreciation	(52,498)	(49,791)
Total real estate investments, net	126,026	131,764
Lease intangible assets, less accumulated amortization	$ 2,503	$ 2,983