Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Components of Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued property taxes	$ 93,653	$ 40,566
Resident security deposits	86,220	83,406
Accrued distribution payable	26,780	12,809
Accrued interest	24,208	16,413
Prepaid rent	23,382	22,506
Accrued construction and maintenance liabilities	15,737	18,371
Accounts payable	1,750	195
Other accrued liabilities	29,489	24,963
Total	$ 301,219	$ 219,229