INCOME TAXES (Details)	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
INCOME TAXES
Required minimum percentage distribution of ordinary taxable income to stockholders to qualify as a REIT	90.00%
Period of disqualification of REIT status (in years)	4 years

Represents the required minimum percentage of distribution of ordinary taxable income by the entity to it's stockholders in order to qualify as a REIT (real estate investment trust).

No definition available.

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