Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Real estate investments, net of accumulated depreciation of $153,792 and $129,479 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	$ 809,271	$ 827,135
Loans receivable and other investments, net	46,123	12,017
Cash and cash equivalents	96,641	17,101
Restricted cash	6,809	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	44,194	29,613
Total assets	1,027,250	916,882
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Mortgage notes payable	142,241	152,322
Secured revolving credit facility	0	92,500
Senior unsecured notes payable	414,538	330,666
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	23,069	11,694
Tax liability	24,212	24,212
Total liabilities	604,060	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 September 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 September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	373	371
Additional paid-in capital	494,802	353,861
Cumulative distributions in excess of net income	(72,043)	(48,744)
Total stockholders’ equity	423,190	305,488
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 1,027,250	$ 916,882