Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 708,950	$ (617,908)	$ 16,489	$ (714,487)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation gains (losses), net	15,123	(34,417)	25,588	(41,009)
Unrealized gain on derivatives	172,012	0	20,757	0
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives from unconsolidated entities	55,020	42,882	(2,211)	26,882
Other comprehensive income (loss)	242,155	8,465	44,134	(14,127)
Comprehensive income (loss)	951,105	(609,443)	60,623	(728,614)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests in third party joint ventures	30,734	37,284	136,955	81,539
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests in BREIT OP unit holders	(28,943)	11,614	(8,014)	12,270
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to BREIT stockholders	$ 952,896	$ (560,545)	$ 189,564	$ (634,805)