Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Schedule III - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Acquired intangible assets	$ 523,400
Cost for income tax purposes	4,300,000
Accumulated Amortization	$ 265,832	$ 317,924
Useful life, buildings	40 years
Useful life, land and building improvements	15 years
Useful life, fixtures	5 years
Mortgage Notes Payable
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Mortgage discount	$ 47,807	73,542
Deferred financing costs	8,481	11,471
Term loan	1,320,892	2,323,621
Mortgage Notes Payable \| USD
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Term loan	1,234,014	2,246,755
Mortgage Notes Payable \| Finland Properties \| USD
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Term loan	86,900
Mortgage Notes Payable \| Multi-Tenant Mortgage Loan I \| USD
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Term loan	129,949	162,580
Mortgage Notes Payable \| Multi-Tenant Mortgage Loan II \| USD
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Term loan	32,750	32,750
Mortgage Notes Payable \| Multi-Tenant Mortgage Loan III \| USD
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Term loan	98,500	98,500
Mortgage Notes Payable \| Multi-Tenant Mortgage Loan IV \| USD
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Term loan	77,798	90,111
Mortgage Notes Payable \| Multi-Tenant Mortgage Loan V \| USD
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Term loan	128,780	139,771
Mortgage Notes Payable \| Net Lease Mortgage Notes \| USD
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Term loan	425,800
Mortgage Notes Payable \| Mortgage Loan III \| USD
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Term loan	33,400	33,400
Mortgage Notes Payable \| CMBS Loan II \| USD
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Term loan	$ 237,000	$ 237,000

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