Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Real estate investments, net of accumulated depreciation of $145,674 and $129,479 as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	$ 817,228	$ 827,135
Loans receivable and other investments, net	43,069	12,017
Cash and cash equivalents	92,770	17,101
Restricted cash	5,737	4,589
Deferred tax assets	24,212	24,212
Assets held for sale, net	0	2,215
Prepaid expenses, deferred financing costs and other assets	39,083	29,613
Total assets	1,022,099	916,882
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Mortgage notes payable	143,129	152,322
Secured revolving credit facility	0	92,500
Senior unsecured notes payable	414,672	330,666
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	14,519	11,694
Tax liability	24,212	24,212
Total liabilities	596,532	611,394
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, 5,750,000 and zero shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	58	0
Common stock, $.01 par value; 125,000,000 shares authorized, 37,333,943 and 37,099,209 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	373	371
Additional paid-in capital	493,479	353,861
Cumulative distributions in excess of net income	(68,343)	(48,744)
Total stockholders’ equity	425,567	305,488
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 1,022,099	$ 916,882