Entity Central Index Key Recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed land. Recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed buildings. Recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed construction in progress. Recognized identifiable assets acquired leasehold improvement. Recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed intangible lease assets. Recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed intangible lease liabilities. Recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed assets. Recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed liabilities. Net book value of of real estate investment property which may include the following: (1) investments in land and site improvements; (2) investments in building and building improvements; (3) lease incentives; (4) tenant allowances; (5) leasehold improvements (6) developments in-process; (7) acquired in-place leases; (8) above market lease assets (9) rental properties; and (10) other real estate investments and (11) loans and direct financing receivables and (12) real estate investments held for sale. Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of investments in land, buildings, improvements, intangible assets held for sale, excluding real estate considered to be inventory of the entity. Accumulated depreciation and amortization on real estate investment assets. Finite lived intangible liabilities gross. Finite lived intangible liabilities accumulated amortization. Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Small Business Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Ex Transition Period Entity Ex Transition Period Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding Aggregate of amounts before depreciation, as of the balance sheet date of investments in land and site improvements. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, walkways, driveways, fences, and parking lots. Excludes land held for sale. Aggregate of amounts before depreciation, as of the balance sheet date of investments in building and building improvements. Amount before amortization, of value allocated by a lessor (acquirer) to lease agreements which exist at acquisition of a leased property and identifiable intangible asset established upon acquisition based on a favorable difference between the terms of an acquired lease and the current market terms for that lease at the acquisition date. Gross amount of real estate investment property which may include the following: (1) investments in land and site improvements; (2) investments in building and building improvements; (3) lease incentives; (4) tenant allowances; (5) leasehold improvements (6) developments in-process; (7) acquired in-place leases; (8) above market lease assets (9) rental properties; and (10) other real estate investments. Net investments in real estate related assets. Straight-line rent receivable, net. Secured borrowings, net of deferred financing costs. Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Investments: Investments [Abstract] Real estate investments, at cost: Real Estate Investment Property At Cost [Abstract] Land and improvements Land And Improvements Building and improvements Building And Improvements Lease incentives Lease Incentive Receivable Construction in progress Construction In Progress Gross Intangible lease assets Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross Excluding Real Estate Held For Sale Total real estate investments, at cost Real Estate Investments At Cost Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization Real Estate Investment Property Accumulated Depreciation And Amortization Total real estate investments, net Real Estate Investments Net Loans and direct financing lease receivables, net Loans Receivable Net Real estate investments held for sale, net Real Estate Investments Held For Sale Net Net investments Net Investments In Real Estate Related Assets Cash and cash equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Restricted cash Restricted Cash Straight-line rent receivable, net Straight Line Rent Receivable Net Prepaid expenses and other assets, net Prepaid Expense And Other Assets Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities And Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Secured borrowings, net of deferred financing costs Secured Borrowings Net Of Deferred Financing Costs Revolving credit facility Line Of Credit Intangible lease liabilities, net Below Market Lease Net Dividend payable Dividends Payable Current And Noncurrent Accrued liabilities and other payables Accrued Liabilities And Other Liabilities Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (see Note 11) Commitments And Contingencies Stockholders' equity: Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 150,000,000 authorized; none issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 Preferred Stock Value Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000,000 authorized; 57,825,460 and 43,749,092 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively Common Stock Value Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid In Capital Distributions in excess of cumulative earnings Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit Total stockholders' equity Stockholders Equity Non-controlling interests Minority Interest Total equity Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and equity Liabilities And Stockholders Equity Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Variable Interest Entities Variable Interest Entities By Classification Of Entity [Axis] Variable Interest Entity, Classification Classification Of Variable Interest Entity [Domain] Assets and liabilities not held by variable interest entity. Assets and Liabilities Not Held by Variable Interest Entities ("VIEs") Assets And Liabilities Not Held By Variable Interest Entity [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Preferred shares, par value per share Preferred Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Preferred shares, authorized shares Preferred Stock Shares Authorized Preferred shares, issued shares Preferred Stock Shares Issued Preferred shares, outstanding shares Preferred Stock Shares Outstanding Common shares, par value per share Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Common shares, authorized shares Common Stock Shares Authorized Common shares, issued shares Common Stock Shares Issued Common shares, outstanding shares Common Stock Shares Outstanding Dividends payable Interest income on loans and direct financing lease receivables. Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues: Revenues [Abstract] Rental revenue Operating Leases Income Statement Lease Revenue Interest on loans and direct financing lease receivables Interest Income On Loans And Direct Financing Lease Receivables Other revenue Other Income Total revenues Revenues Expenses: Costs And Expenses [Abstract] Interest (including $2,079 to related parties during the three months ended March 31, 2018) Interest Expense General and administrative General And Administrative Expense Property expenses Cost Of Property Repairs And Maintenance Depreciation and amortization Depreciation And Amortization Provision for impairment of real estate Asset Impairment Charges Total expenses Costs And Expenses Other operating income: Other Income [Abstract] Gain on dispositions of real estate, net Gains Losses On Sales Of Investment Real Estate Income from operations Operating Income Loss Other income: Nonoperating Income Expense [Abstract] Interest Interest Income Other Income before income tax expense Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Minority Interest And Income Loss From Equity Method Investments Income tax expense Income Tax Expense Benefit Net income Profit Loss Net income attributable to non-controlling interests Net Income Loss Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to stockholders and members Net Income Loss Comprehensive income attributable to stockholders and members Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Basic weighted average shares outstanding Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic Basic net income per share Earnings Per Share Basic Diluted weighted average shares outstanding Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding Diluted net income per share Earnings Per Share Diluted Interest expense related parties Interest Expense Related Party Capital account contributions. Members account unit based compensation. Dividends declared on common stock and operating partners units. Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Equity Components Statement Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Distributions in Excess of Retained Earnings Accumulated Distributions In Excess Of Net Income [Member] Total Stockholders' / Members' Equity Parent [Member] Non-Controlling Interests Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Capital Units by Class Capital Units By Class [Axis] Capital Unit, Class Capital Unit Class [Domain] Class A Units Capital Unit Class A [Member] Class B Units Capital Unit Class B [Member] Capital unit Class C. Class C Units Capital Unit Class C [Member] Capital unit Class D. Class D Units Capital Unit Class D [Member] Balance Balance, shares Common stock issued Stock Issued During Period Value New Issues Common stock issued, shares Stock Issued During Period Shares New Issues Costs related to issuance of common stock Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Stock Issued Issuance Costs Share-based compensation expense Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation Requisite Service Period Recognition Value Share-based compensation expense, shares Stock Issued During Period Shares Share Based Compensation Contributions Capital Account Contributions Unit-based compensation expense Members Account Unit Based Compensation Dividends declared on common stock and OP Units Dividends Declared On Common Stock And Operating Partners Units Net income Balance Balance, shares Amortization of above/below market leases and right of use assets, net. Amortization of deferred financing costs and other assets. Equity​ based​ compensation. Adjustment to rental revenue for tenant credit / allowance for doubtful accounts. Proceeds from collection of loans and direct finance lease receivables. Payments​ for​​ investment ​in construction ​in progress.​ Payments for lease incentives. Proceeds ​from ​notes​ payable to related parties. Repayments​ of notes​ payable to related parties. Payments for (proceeds from) debt issuance costs and refunds. Contributions from member in predecessor. Reclassification from construction in progress upon project completion. Non cash lease liabilities arising from recognition of right of use assets. Non-cash payable and accrued follow-on offering costs. Underwriters discount on capital raised through issuance of common stock. Noncash payable and accrued deferred financing costs. n/a Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Amortization of lease incentive Amortization Of Lease Incentives Amortization of above/below market leases and right of use assets, net Amortization Of Above Or Below Market Leases And Right Of Use Assets Net Amortization of deferred financing costs and other assets Amortization Of Deferred Financing Costs And Other Assets Gain on dispositions of real estate, net Straight-line rent receivable Straight Line Rent Equity-based compensation expense Equity Based Compensation Adjustment to rental revenue for tenant credit/allowance for doubtful accounts Adjustment To Rental Revenue For Tenant Credit Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Changes in other assets and liabilities: Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract] Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase Decrease In Prepaid Deferred Expense And Other Assets Accrued liabilities and other payables Increase Decrease In Other Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from sales of investments, net Proceeds From Sale Of Real Estate Heldforinvestment Principal collections on loans and direct financing lease receivables Proceeds From Collection Of Loans And Direct Finance Lease Receivables Investments in loans receivable Payments To Acquire Loans Receivable Deposits for prospective real estate investments Payments For Proceeds From Deposits On Real Estate Acquisitions Investment in real estate Payments To Acquire Real Estate Held For Investment Investment in construction in progress Payments For Investment In Construction In Progress Lease incentives paid Payments For Lease Incentives Capital expenditures Payments To Acquire Productive Assets Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from issuance of notes payable to related parties Proceeds From Notes Payable To Related Parties Payments of principal on notes payable to related parties Repayments Of Notes Payable To Related Parties Repayments of secured borrowings Repayments Of Secured Debt Borrowings under revolving credit facility Proceeds From Lines Of Credit Repayments under revolving credit facility Repayments Of Lines Of Credit Deferred financing costs Payments For Proceeds From Debt Issuance Costs And Refunds Capital contributions by members in Predecessor Contributions From Members In Predecessor Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock Dividends paid Payments Of Dividends Net cash provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Including Exchange Rate Effect Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash: Cash Cash Equivalents And Restricted Cash [Abstract] Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized Interest Paid Net Cash paid for income taxes Income Taxes Paid Net Non-cash investing and financing activities: Noncash Investing And Financing Items [Abstract] Reclassification from construction in progress upon project completion Reclassification From Construction In Progress Upon Project Completion Non-cash investments in real estate and loan receivable activity Transfer To Investments Lease liabilities arising from the recognition of right of use assets Non Cash Lease Liabilities Arising From Recognition Of Right Of Use Assets Payable and accrued offering costs Non Cash Payable And Accrued Follow On Offering Costs Underwriters discount on capital raised through issuance of common stock Underwriters Discount On Capital Raised Through Issuance Of Common Stock Payable and accrued deferred financing costs Noncash Payable And Accrued Deferred Financing Costs Dividends declared No definition available. Organization And Formation Activities [Abstract] Organization Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Investments Investment [Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility Long Term Debt [Text Block] Secured Borrowings Debt Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure for notes payable to related parties. Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Notes Payable to Related Parties Notes Payable To Related Party Disclosure [Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Equity Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Non-controlling Interests Minority Interest Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure of compensation related costs equity based payments. Disclosure of compensation related costs equity based payments. Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Equity Based Payments [Abstract] Equity Based Compensation Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Equity Based Payments [Text Block] Leases of lessor and lessee disclosure. Leases [Abstract] Leases Leases Of Lessor And Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Related-Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Basis of Accounting Basis Of Accounting Policy Policy [Text Block] Reclassification Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment Description Principles of Consolidation Consolidation Policy [Text Block] Use of Estimates Use Of Estimates Real Estate Investments Real Estate Policy [Text Block] Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Policy [Text Block] Loans Receivable Policy Loans Receivable Policy Direct Financing Lease Receivables Loans And Leases Receivable Lease Financing Policy Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Impairment Or Disposal Of Long Lived Assets Policy [Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents Unrestricted Cash And Cash Equivalents Policy Restricted Cash Cash And Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Cash Equivalents Policy Adjustment to Rental Revenue for Tenant Credit/Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivables Trade And Other Accounts Receivable Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Policy Deferred Financing Costs Deferred Charges Policy [Text Block] Fair Value Measurement Fair Value Measurement Policy Policy [Text Block] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition Policy [Text Block] Organizational costs. Organizational Costs Organizational Costs Policy [Text Block] Offering costs. Offering Costs Offering Costs Policy [Text Block] Gains and Losses on Dispositions of Real Estate Revenue Recognition Real Estate Transactions Policy Income Taxes Income Tax Policy [Text Block] Equity Based Compensation Share Based Compensation Option And Incentive Plans Policy Variable Interest Entities Consolidation Variable Interest Entity Policy Reportable Segments Segment Reporting Policy Policy [Text Block] Net Income Per Common Share Earnings Per Share Policy [Text Block] Recent Accounting Developments New Accounting Pronouncements Policy Policy [Text Block] Reconciliation of Numerator and Denominator used in Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted Table [Text Block] Schedule of information about investment acquisition activity. Schedule of Information about Acquisition Activity Schedule Of Information About Investment Acquisition Activity Table [Text Block] Schedule of gross investment activity. Schedule of Gross Investment Activity Schedule Of Gross Investment Activity Table [Text Block] Schedule of Loans Receivable Schedule Of Accounts Notes Loans And Financing Receivable [Text Block] Scheduled Principal Payments Due to be Received under Loans Receivable Schedule Of Financing Receivables Minimum Payments Table [Text Block] Direct financing lease net investment in leases. Schedule of Direct Financing Lease Receivables Direct Financing Lease Net Investment In Leases Table [Text Block] Scheduled Future Minimum Non-cancelable Base Rental Payments Under Direct Financing Lease Receivables Sales Type And Direct Financing Leases Lease Receivable Maturity Table [Text Block] Schedule of real estate investments and intangible lease liabilities held for sale. Activity in Real Estate Investments and Intangible Lease Liabilities Held for Sale Schedule Of Real Estate Investments And Intangible Lease Liabilities Held For Sale Table [Text Block] Schedule of External Customers by Geographic Areas Schedule Of Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets By Geographical Areas Table [Text Block] Schedule of Intangible Assets and Liabilities Schedule Of Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Text Block] Schedule of remaining weighted average amortization period for intangible assets and liabilities. Summary of Remaining Weighted Average Amortization Period for Intangible Assets and Liabilities Schedule Of Remaining Weighted Average Amortization Period For Intangible Assets And Liabilities Table [Text Block] Summary of Amortization and Accretion Recognized Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets Table [Text Block] Summary of Projected Amortization Expenses for Next Five Years Scheduleof Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense Table [Text Block] Summary of Scheduled Principal Payments Schedule Of Maturities Of Long Term Debt Table [Text Block] Summary of Quarterly Cash Dividends Dividends Declared Table [Text Block] Schedule of share based payment award restricted stock units valuation assumptions. Schedule of Assumptions Used in Measurement of Grant Date Fair Value of Total Shareholder Return RSUs Using Monte Carlo Simulation Model Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Restricted Stock Units Valuation Assumptions Table [Text Block] Schedule of Information about Equity Incentive Plan Activity Schedule Of Unvested Restricted Stock Units Roll Forward Table [Text Block] Schedule of Information about Unvested Class B and Class D Units Schedule Of Nonvested Share Activity Table [Text Block] Schedule of Per Unit Fair Value of Unvested Class D Units Estimated Using Assumptions as of Valuation Dates Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Stock Options Valuation Assumptions Table [Text Block] Scheduled Future Minimum Base Rental Payments due to be Received Under Remaining Non-Cancelable Term of Operating Leases (ASC 842) Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Maturity Table [Text Block] Tabular disclosure of future minimum base rental payments due to be received under remaining non-cancelable term of operating leases. Scheduled Future Minimum Base Rental Payments due to be Received Under Remaining Non-Cancelable Term of Operating Leases (ASC 840) Scheduled Future Minimum Base Rental Payments Due To Be Received Under Remaining Non Cancelable Term Of Operating Leases Table [Text Block] Components of Fixed and Variable Lease Revenues Operating Lease Lease Income Table [Text Block] Information related to measurement of lease liabilities. Information Related to Measurement of Lease Liabilities Information Related To Measurement Of Lease Liabilities Table [Text Block] Details of Rent Expense Lease Cost Table [Text Block] Summary of Future Lease Payments due from Company Under Ground, Office and Equipment Operating Leases (ASC 842) Lessee Operating Lease Liability Maturity Table [Text Block] Summary of Future Lease Payments due from Company Under Ground, Office and Equipment Operating Leases (ASC 840) Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Operating Leases Table [Text Block] Summary of Fair Values of Real Estate Investments Measured at Nonrecurring Basis Fair Value Assets Measured On Nonrecurring Basis [Text Block] Summary of Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques Table [Text Block] Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] Organization consolidation and presentation of financial statements. Organization consolidation and presentation of financial statements. Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Table] Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Table] Sale of Stock Subsidiary Sale Of Stock [Axis] Sale of Stock Sale Of Stock Name Of Transaction [Domain] Initial Public Offering I P O [Member] Consolidated Entities Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities Consolidated Entities [Domain] Essential Properties Realty Trust Limited Liability Company. EPRT Holdings LLC Essential Properties Realty Trust Holding Limited Liability Company [Member] Counterparty Name Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name Repurchase Agreement Counterparty Name [Domain] Eldridge Industries, Limited Liability Company. Eldridge Industries, LLC Eldridge Industries Limited Liability Company [Member] Legal Entity Legal Entity [Axis] Entity Entity [Domain] Essential Properties, L.P. Operating Partnership Essential Properties Limited Partnership [Member] Private Placement Private Placement [Member] Follow on public offering. Follow-On Offering Follow On Public Offering [Member] Stonebriar Holdings LLC. Stonebriar Holdings Stonebriar Holdings Limited Liability Company [Member] Essential properties realty trust LLC's management. EPRT Management Essential Properties Realty Trust Limited Liability Company Management [Member] Scenario Statement Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified Scenario Unspecified [Domain] Predecessor Predecessor [Member] Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items] Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items] Common stock, price per share Shares Issued Price Per Share Proceeds from issuance of shares, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and other expenses Number of units received by holding limited liability company. Interest received in Operating Partnership Number Of Units Received By Holding Limited Liability Company Private placement, shares. Number of OP units issued during the period. Proceeds from concurrent private placement Proceeds From Issuance Of Private Placement Concurrent private placement of common stock, shares Private Placement Shares Operating partnership units issued Number Of Operating Partnership Units Issued During Period Common stock, issued shares Underwriter option​ to purchase ​number ​of additional​ shares. Common stock to purchase number of additional shares Underwriter Option To Purchase Number Of Additional Shares Number of classes of equity units issued. Percentage of ownership. Number of classes of equity units issued Number Of Classes Of Equity Units Issued Sale of stock, percentage of ownership after transaction Sale Of Stock Percentage Of Ownership After Transaction Percentage of ownership Percentage Of Ownership Percentage of change in ownership. Change in ownership percentages Percentage Of Change In Ownership Percentage of ownership interest in operating partnership. Summary of significant accounting policies. Summary of significant accounting policies. Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type Property Plant And Equipment By Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type Property Plant And Equipment Type [Domain] Buildings Building [Member] Site Improvements Land Improvements [Member] Investment Type Investment Type [Axis] Investments Investment Type Categorization [Member] Real Estate Investments Real Estate Investment [Member] Range Range [Axis] Range Range [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Variable Rate Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate Variable Rate [Domain] Base rent. Base Rent Base Rent [Member] Straight-line rent. Straight-line Rent Straight Line Rent [Member] Income Tax Authority Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority Income Tax Authority [Domain] Federal Domestic Country [Member] State State And Local Jurisdiction [Member] Variable Interest Entities ("VIEs") Variable Interest Entity Primary Beneficiary [Member] Receivable Type Accounts Notes Loans And Financing Receivable By Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Receivable Type [Domain] Mortgage Loan Receivable Mortgage Receivables [Member] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements Adjustments For New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption Type Of Adoption [Member] ASU 2016-02 Accounting Standards Update201602 [Member] Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Percentage of ownership interests in operating partnership Percentage Of Ownership Interest In Operating Partnership Estimated useful life Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life Depreciation Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Allowance for loan losses Loans And Leases Receivable Allowance Provision for impairment Deposits Deposits in excess of amount insured by FDIC Cash Uninsured Amount Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Adjustment to rental revenue Straight Line Rent Adjustments Contingent rent Operating Leases Rent Expense Contingent Rentals Capitalized offering costs. Capitalized offering costs Capitalized Offering Costs Percentage of taxable income require to REIT. Provision for income tax. Percentage of taxable income require to REIT Percentage Of Taxable Income Require To R E I T Provision for income tax Provision For Income Tax Uncertain tax positions, interest or penalties Income Tax Examination Penalties And Interest Expense Uncertain tax position, interest or penalties accrued Income Tax Examination Penalties And Interest Accrued Open tax year Open Tax Year Number of loan receivable agreements secured. Loans receivable gross carrying amount. Mortgage loan receivable Loans Receivable Gross Carrying Amount Mortgage loan receivable, maximum loss exposure Variable Interest Entity Entity Maximum Loss Exposure Amount Liabilities associated with investment Variable Interest Entity Consolidated Carrying Amount Liabilities Number of loan receivable agreements secured Number Of Loan Receivable Agreements Secured Number of reportable segments Number Of Reportable Segments Common stock, conversion basis Common Stock Conversion Basis Earnings per share. Earnings per share. Earnings Per Share [Table] Earnings Per Share [Table] Award Type Award Type [Axis] Equity Award Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain] Unvested restricted common stock and restricted stock units. Unvested Restricted Common Stock and RSUs Unvested Restricted Common Stock And Restricted Stock Units [Member] Partner Capital Components Partner Capital Components [Axis] Partner Capital Components Partner Capital Components [Domain] Operating partnership unit. Operating Partnership Unit Operating Partnership Unit [Member] Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share: Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted [Abstract] Less: net income allocated to unvested restricted common stock Undistributed Earnings Loss Allocated To Participating Securities Basic Net income available for common stockholders: basic Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Basic Net income attributable to non-controlling interests Net income available for common stockholders: diluted Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Diluted Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share: Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Diluted Disclosure Items [Abstract] Weighted average common shares outstanding Weighted Average Number Of Shares Issued Basic Less: weighted average number of shares of unvested restricted common stock Weighted Average Number Of Shares Restricted Stock Weighted average shares outstanding used in basic net income per share Effects of dilutive securities: Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment [Abstract] Dilutive securities Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Weighted average shares outstanding used in diluted net income per share Right-of-use asset Operating Lease Right Of Use Asset Lease liability Operating Lease Liability Number of property development in progress. Number of real estate properties undeveloped land parcels. Number of mortgage loans receivable. Number of additional properties secured for mortgage loan receivable. The number of real estate properties owned as direct financing receivables. The number of the entity's property investments that are ground lease interests. Number of real estate subject to direct financing leases. Aggregate carrying amount of loans and direct financing lease receivable. Number of investments. Investment [Table] Investment [Table] Subsequent Event Type Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Member] Investment [Line Items] Investment [Line Items] Number of property locations of investments Number Of Real Estate Properties Number of property development in progress Number Of Property Development In Progress Number of real estate properties undeveloped land parcels Number Of Real Estate Properties Undeveloped Land Parcels Number of mortgage loans receivable Number Of Mortgage Loans Receivable Number of additional properties secured for mortgage loan receivable Number Of Additional Properties Secured For Mortgage Loan Receivable Number of owned properties Number Of Real Estate Properties Fee Simple Number of properties owned as direct financing receivables Number Of Real Estate Properties Direct Financing Receivables Number of ground lease interests Number Of Ground Lease Interests Number of real estate subject to direct financing leases Number Of Real Estate Subject To Direct Financing Leases Gross acquisition cost of real estate investments Real Estate Investment Property At Cost Real estate investments, at cost Aggregate carrying amount of loans and direct financing lease receivable Aggregate Carrying Amount Of Loans And Direct Financing Lease Receivable Real estate investments held for sale, net Real Estate Investment Property Net Number of investments Number Of Investments Net investments Investments Number of acquisitions represented more than five percentage of investment activity. Number of acquisitions represented more than five percentage of total investment activity Number Of Acquisitions Represented More Than Five Percentage Of Investment Activity Investments fee interest ownership. Number of properties acquired. Recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed net. Recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed net. Ownership type Investments Fee Interest Ownership Number of properties acquired Number Of Properties Acquired Allocation of Purchase Price: Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Net [Abstract] Land and improvements Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Land Building and improvements Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Buildings Construction in progress Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Construction In Progress Leasehold improvement Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired Leasehold Improvement Intangible lease assets Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangible Lease Assets Assets acquired Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Assets Intangible lease liabilities Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangible Lease Liabilities Liabilities assumed Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Liabilities Purchase price (including acquisition costs) Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Net Capitalized interest expense. Capitalized interest expense Capitalized Interest Expense Number of acquisitions and additions to real investment locations. Number of investment locations sold in real estate. Number of investment locations. Number of investment locations, relinquishment of properties at end of ground lease term. Number of investment locations principal collections on and settlements of loans and direct financing lease receivables. Real Estate Investments [Abstract] Number of Investment Locations Number Of Investment Locations Number of Investment Locations, Acquisitions of and additions to real estate investments Number Of Acquisitions And Additions To Real Investment Locations Number of Investment Locations, Sales of investments in real estate Number Of Investment Locations Sold In Real Estate Number of Investment Locations, Relinquishment of properties at end of ground lease term Number Of Investment Locations Relinquishment Of Properties At End Of Ground Lease Term Number of Investment Locations, Principal collections on and settlements of loans and direct financing lease receivables Number Of Investment Locations Principal Collections On And Settlements Of Loans And Direct Financing Lease Receivables Number of Investment Locations Acquisitions and additions to real estate investments. Sales of investments in real estate. Principal collections on loans and direct financing lease receivables. Investments in relinquishment of properties at end of ground lease term. Investments in loans receivable. Principal collections on and settlements of loans and direct financing lease receivables. Other real estate investments adjustments. Gross investments Acquisitions of and additions to real estate investments Acquisitions And Additions To Real Estate Investments Sales of investments in real estate Sales Of Investments In Real Estate Relinquishment of properties at end of ground lease term Investments In Relinquishment Of Properties At End Of Ground Lease Term Provisions for impairment of real estate Impairment Of Real Estate Investments in loans receivable Investments In Loans Receivable Principal collections on loans and direct financing lease receivables Principal Collections On Loans And Direct Financing Lease Receivables Principal collections on and settlements of loans and direct financing lease receivables Principal Collections On And Settlements Of Loans And Direct Financing Lease Receivables Other Other Real Estate Investments Adjustments Gross investments Intangible lease liability. Number of real estate properties acquired. Loans receivable to purchaser of real estate property. Property securitized by loan receivable carrying value. Property securitized by loan receivable. Schedule Of Real Estate Properties [Table] Schedule Of Real Estate Properties [Table] Real Estate Property Ownership Real Estate Properties [Axis] Real Estate Properties Real Estate Properties [Domain] Vacant property. Vacant Properties Vacant Property [Member] Tenant property. Tenanted Properties Tenant Property [Member] Real Estate Properties [Line Items] Real Estate Properties [Line Items] Intangible lease liabilities Intangible Lease Liability Accumulated depreciation Real Estate Investment Property Accumulated Depreciation Number of real estate properties acquired Number Of Real Estate Properties Acquired Loans receivable to purchaser of real estate property Loans Receivable To Purchaser Of Real Estate Property Property securitized by loan receivable carrying value Property Securitized By Loan Receivable Carrying Value Property securitized by loan receivable Property Securitized By Loan Receivable Aggregate carrying value of loans receivable Loans And Leases Receivable Gross Carrying Amount Proceeds from loans receivable Proceeds From Collection Of Loans Receivable Loans receivable monthly level of payment. Loans receivable number of secured properties. Loans receivable, interest rate. Loans receivable, maturity period. Loans And Leases Receivable Disclosure [Abstract] Loans And Leases Receivable Disclosure [Table] Loans And Leases Receivable Disclosure [Table] Mortgage receivables due two thousand and twenty one. Mortgage Loan Receivable 10 % Due at 2021 Mortgage Receivables Due Two Thousand And Twenty One [Member] Mortgage receivables seven point fifty five percent due two thousand and nineteen. Mortgage Loan Receivable 7.55% Due at 2019 Mortgage Receivables Seven Point Fifty Five Due Two Thousand And Nineteen [Member] Mortgage receivables five point two five interest due two thousand and nineteen. Mortgage Loan Receivable 5.25% Due at 2019 Mortgage Receivables Five Point Two Five Percent Due Two Thousand And Nineteen [Member] Development construction loan receivable. Development Construction Loan Receivable 8.00% Due at 2058 Development Construction Loan Receivable [Member] Loans Receivable Disclosure [Line Items] Loans And Leases Receivable Disclosure [Line Items] Monthly Payment Loans Receivable Monthly Level Of Payment Number of Secured Properties Loans Receivable Number Of Secured Properties Interest Rate Loans Receivable Interest Rate Maturity Date Loans Receivable Maturity Period Principal Outstanding Mortgage property ground lease agreement renewal term. Amortization schedule of loan receivable under development construction agreement. Mortgage property ground lease agreement renewal term Mortgage Property Ground Lease Agreement Renewal Term Amortization schedule of loan receivable under development construction agreement Amortization Schedule Of Loan Receivable Under Development Construction Agreement Loans principal payments due remainder of fiscal year. Loans receivable principal payments due year two. Loans receivable principal payments due year three. Loans receivable principal payments due year four. Loans receivable principal payments due year five. Loans receivable principal payments due year thereafter. Loans receivable scheduled principal payments due to be received. Loans Receivable Scheduled Principal Payments Due To Be Received [Abstract] April 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 Loans Principal Payments Due Remainder Of Fiscal Year 2020 Loans Receivable Principal Payments Due Year Two 2021 Loans Receivable Principal Payments Due Year Three 2022 Loans Receivable Principal Payments Due Year Four 2023 Loans Receivable Principal Payments Due Year Five Thereafter Loans Receivable Principal Payments Due Year Thereafter Total Aggregate carrying amount of direct financing lease receivable. Aggregate carrying amount of direct financing lease receivable Aggregate Carrying Amount Of Direct Financing Lease Receivable Net Investment In Leases [Abstract] Minimum lease payments receivable Direct Financing Lease Lease Receivable Estimated unguaranteed residual value of leased assets Direct Financing Lease Unguaranteed Residual Asset Unearned income from leased assets Direct Financing Lease Deferred Selling Profit Net investment Direct Financing Lease Net Investment In Lease April 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 Sales Type And Direct Financing Leases Lease Receivable Payments To Be Received Remainder Of Fiscal Year 2020 Sales Type And Direct Financing Leases Lease Receivable Payments To Be Received Two Years 2021 Sales Type And Direct Financing Leases Lease Receivable Payments To Be Received Three Years 2022 Sales Type And Direct Financing Leases Lease Receivable Payments To Be Received Four Years 2023 Sales Type And Direct Financing Leases Lease Receivable Payments To Be Received Five Years Thereafter Sales Type And Direct Financing Leases Lease Receivable Payments To Be Received Thereafter Total Sales Type And Direct Financing Leases Lease Receivable Payments To Be Received Number of real estate properties held for sale. Number of real estate properties transfers to held for sale. Number of real estate properties held for sale sold. Number of real estate properties transfers to held and used. Number of Properties, Held for sale balance Number Of Real Estate Properties Held For Sale Number of Properties, Transfers to held for sale classification Number Of Real Estate Properties Transfers To Held For Sale Number of Properties, Sales Number Of Real Estate Properties Held For Sale Sold Number of Properties, Transfers to held and used classification Number Of Real Estate Properties Transfers To Held And Used Number of Properties, Held for sale balance Real estate investments transfers to held for sale. Real estate cost of real estate properties held for sale sold. Real estate investments transfers to held and used. Real Estate Investments, Held for sale balance Real Estate Heldforsale Real Estate Investments, Transfers to held for sale classification Real Estate Investments Transfers To Held For Sale Real Estate Investments, Sales Real Estate Cost Of Real Estate Properties Held For Sale Sold Real Estate Investments, Transfers to held and used classification Real Estate Investments Transfers To Held And Used Real Estate Investments, Held for sale balance Intangible lease liabilities transfers to held for sale. Intangible lease liabilities held for sale sold. Intangible lease liabilities transfers to held and used. Intangible lease liabilities held for sale, net. Intangible Lease Liabilities, Held for sale balance Intangible Lease Liabilities Held For Sale Net Intangible Lease Liabilities, Transfers to held for sale classification Intangible Lease Liabilities Transfers To Held For Sale Intangible Lease Liabilities, Sales Intangible Lease Liabilities Held For Sale Sold Intangible Lease Liabilities, Transfers to held and used classification Intangible Lease Liabilities Transfers To Held And Used Intangible Lease Liabilities, Held for sale balance Real estate held for sale net. Real estate investments transfers to held for sale net. Real estate cost of real estate properties held for sale sold net. Real estate investments transfers to held and used net. Net Carrying Value, Held for sale balance, Real Estate Held For Sale Net Net Carrying Value, Transfers to held for sale classification Real Estate Investments Transfers To Held For Sale Net Net Carrying Value, Sales Real Estate Cost Of Real Estate Properties Held For Sale Sold Net Net Carrying Value, Transfers to held and used classification Real Estate Investments Transfers To Held And Used Net Net Carrying Value, Held for sale balance Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk [Table] Rental Revenue Concentration Risk By Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Rental Revenue Sales Revenue Net [Member] Geographical Statement Geographical [Axis] Geographical Segment Geographical [Domain] Texas TEXAS Georgia GEORGIA Geographic Concentration Risk Concentration Risk By Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Geographic Concentration Risk Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] Concentration Risk [Line Items] Concentration Risk [Line Items] Concentration risk percentage Concentration Risk Percentage1 Finite lived intangible liabilities net. Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain] In-place Leases Leases Acquired In Place [Member] Intangible market lease assets. Intangible Market Lease Assets Intangible Market Lease Assets [Member] Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross Intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization Intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill Intangible market lease liabilities, Gross Carrying Amount Finite Lived Intangible Liabilities Gross Intangible market lease liabilities, Accumulated Amortization Finite Lived Intangible Liabilities Accumulated Amortization Intangible market lease liabilities, Net Carrying Amount Finite Lived Intangible Liabilities Net In-place leases remaining amortization period. Finite-lived intangible liabilities remaining amortization period. Remaining weighted average amortization period, In-place leases In Place Leases Remaining Amortization Period Total intangible assets Finite Lived Intangible Assets Remaining Amortization Period1 Remaining weighted average amortization period, Intangible market lease liabilities Finite Lived Intangible Liabilities Remaining Amortization Period Amortization (accretion) of market lease assets net. Amortization (accretion) of market ground lease liabilities net. Line items represent amortization of in-place leases, amortization and accretion of above- and below-market lease assets and liabilities. Schedule of amortization of in-place leases, amortization and accretion of above- and below-market lease assets and liabilities. Amortization Of In Place Leases Amortization And Accretion Of Above And Below Market Lease Assets And Liabilities [Table] Amortization Of In Place Leases Amortization And Accretion Of Above And Below Market Lease Assets And Liabilities [Table] Market lease intangibles. Market Lease Intangibles Market Lease Intangibles [Member] Above and below-market ground lease intangibles. Above and Below Market Ground Lease Intangibles Above And Below Market Ground Lease Intangibles [Member] Income Statement Location Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location Income Statement Location [Domain] Rental revenue. Rental Revenue Rental Revenue [Member] Property expenses. Property Expenses Property Expenses [Member] Amortization of In-Place Leases, Amortization and Accretion of Above- and Below-Market Lease Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] Amortization Of In Place Leases Amortization And Accretion Of Above And Below Market Lease Assets And Liabilities [Line Items] Amortization of in-place leases Amortization Of Intangible Assets Amortization (accretion) of market lease intangibles, net Amortization Accretion Of Market Lease Assets Net Amortization (accretion) of above- and below-market ground lease intangibles, net Amortization Accretion Of Market Ground Lease Liabilities Net Leases acquired in place adjustment. Adjustment in-place Lease Leases Acquired In Place Adjustment [Member] Above-Market Lease Assets Above Market Leases [Member] Amortization expense. Amortization Expense Amortization Expense [Member] Below market lease. Below-Market Lease Liabilities Below Market Lease [Member] Net Adjustment in-place Lease Leases Acquired In Place Market Adjustment [Member] Finite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense, April 1 - December 31, 2019 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Remainder Of Fiscal Year Finite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense, 2020 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Two Finite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense, 2021 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Three Finite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense, 2022 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Four Finite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense, 2023 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Five Below market leases, amortization income, April 1 - December 31, 2019 Below Market Lease Amortization Income Remainder Of Fiscal Year Below market leases, amortization income, 2020 Below Market Lease Amortization Income Year Two Below market leases, amortization income, 2021 Below Market Lease Amortization Income Year Three Below market leases, amortization income, 2022 Below Market Lease Amortization Income Year Four Below market leases, amortization income, 2023 Below Market Lease Amortization Income Year Five Finite lived intangible liabilities amortization net adjustment to property expense remainder of fiscal year. Finite lived intangible liability amortization net adjustment to property expense year two. Finite lived intangible liability amortization net adjustment to property expense year three. Finite lived intangible liability amortization net adjustment to property expense year four. Finite lived intangible liability amortization net adjustment to property expense year five. Finite-lived intangible liability, amortization income, April 1 - December 31, 2019 Finite Lived Intangible Liabilities Amortization Adjustment To Property Expense Remainder Of Fiscal Year Finite-lived intangible liability, amortization income, 2020 Finite Lived Intangible Liability Amortization Adjustment To Property Expense Year Two Finite-lived intangible liability, amortization income, 2021 Finite Lived Intangible Liability Amortization Adjustment To Property Expense Year Three Finite-lived intangible liability, amortization income, 2022 Finite Lived Intangible Liability Amortization Adjustment To Property Expense Year Four Finite-lived intangible liability, amortization income, 2023 Finite Lived Intangible Liability Amortization Adjustment To Property Expense Year Five Finite lived intangible assets adjustment to property expense remainder of fiscal year. Finite lived intangible assets adjustment to property expense year two. Finite lived intangible assets adjustment to property expense year three. Finite lived intangible assets adjustment to property expense year four. Finite lived intangible assets adjustment to property expense year five. Finite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense, April 1 - December 31, 2019 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Adjustment To Property Expense Remainder Of Fiscal Year Finite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense, 2020 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Adjustment To Property Expense Year Two Finite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense, 2021 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Adjustment To Property Expense Year Three Finite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense, 2022 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Adjustment To Property Expense Year Four Finite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense, 2023 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Adjustment To Property Expense Year Five Rental revenue adjustment remainder of fiscal year. Rental revenue adjustment year two. Rental revenue adjustment year three. Rental revenue adjustment year four. Rental revenue adjustment year five. Finite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense, Above and below market lease (assets) liabilities net adjustment to rental revenue, April 1 - December 31, 2019 Rental Revenue Adjustment Remainder Of Fiscal Year Finite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense, 2020 Rental Revenue Adjustment Year Two Finite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense, 2021 Rental Revenue Adjustment Year Three Finite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense, 2022 Rental Revenue Adjustment Year Four Finite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense, 2023 Rental Revenue Adjustment Year Five Above and below market lease (assets) liabilities net adjustment to rental revenue remainder of fiscal year net. Above and below market lease (assets) liabilities net adjustment to rental revenue year two. Above and below market lease (assets) liabilities net adjustment to rental revenue year three. Above and below market lease (assets) liabilities net adjustment to rental revenue year four. Above and below market lease (assets) liabilities net adjustment to rental revenue year five. Above and below market lease (assets) liabilities net adjustment to rental revenue, April 1 - December 31, 2019 Above Below Market Lease Assets Liabilities Net Adjustment To Rental Revenue Remainder Of Fiscal Year Net Above and below market lease (assets) liabilities net adjustment to rental revenue, 2020 Above Below Market Lease Assets Liabilities Net Adjustment To Rental Revenue Year Two Above and below market lease (assets) liabilities net adjustment to rental revenue, 2021 Above Below Market Lease Assets Liabilities Net Adjustment To Rental Revenue Year Three Above and below market lease (assets) liabilities net adjustment to rental revenue, 2022 Above Below Market Lease Assets Liabilities Net Adjustment To Rental Revenue Year Four Above and below market lease (assets) liabilities net adjustment to rental revenue, 2023 Above Below Market Lease Assets Liabilities Net Adjustment To Rental Revenue Year Five Number of real estate investment properties acquired. Real estate investment including acquisition related cost. Real estate investment in new and ongoing construction in progress. Number of real estate investment properties acquired Number Of Real Estate Investment Properties Acquired Aggregate investment (including acquisition-related costs) Real Estate Investment Including Acquisition Related Cost Investment in new and ongoing construction in progress Real Estate Investment In New And Ongoing Construction In Progress Number of real estate investment properties sold or transferred. Costs incurred in disposal of assets. Number of investment properties sold or transferred Number Of Real Estate Investment Properties Sold Or Transferred Investment, aggregate gross sales price Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Consideration Investment, disposition costs Costs Incurred In Disposal Of Assets Line of credit facility, extension term. Line of credit facility additional maximum borrowing capacity. Line Of Credit Facility [Table] Line Of Credit Facility [Table] Credit Facility Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility Credit Facility [Domain] Senior unsecured revolving credit facility. Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility [Member] LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate L I B O R [Member] Prime Rate Prime Rate [Member] Balance Sheet Location Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets, Net Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member] Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items] Aggregate total revolving credit commitments Line Of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity Credit facility term Line Of Credit Facility Expiration Period Annual interest rate Debt Instrument Basis Spread On Variable Rate1 Credit facility extension term Line Of Credit Facility Extension Term Maximum additional availability of the facility Line Of Credit Facility Additional Maximum Borrowing Capacity Borrowings or repayments under facility Proceeds From Repayments Of Lines Of Credit Line of credit facility, unused borrowing capacity Line Of Credit Facility Remaining Borrowing Capacity Principal balance outstanding under the facility Total deferred finance costs, net Deferred Finance Costs Net Interest expense recorded from amortization of deferred financing costs Amortization Of Financing Costs Interest expense including unused facility fees. Interest expense including unused facility fees Interest Expense Including Unused Facility Fees Number of special purpose entities formed to hold assets and issue secured borrowings. Debt Instrument [Table] Debt Instrument [Table] Debt Instrument Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name Debt Instrument Name [Domain] Series two thousand sixteen one class A notes. Series 2016-1 Class A Notes Series Two Thousand Sixteen One Class A Notes [Member] Series two thousand sixteen one class B notes. Series 2016-1 Class B Notes Series Two Thousand Sixteen One Class B Notes [Member] Related Party Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Axis] Related Party Related Party [Domain] Series two thousand seventeen one class A notes. Series 2017-1 Class A Notes Series Two Thousand Seventeen One Class A Notes [Member] Series two thousand seventeen one class B notes. Series 2017-1 Class B Notes Series Two Thousand Seventeen One Class B Notes [Member] Series two thousand sixteen one notes. Series 2016-1 Notes Series Two Thousand Sixteen One Notes [Member] Financial Instrument Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instruments Transfers And Servicing Of Financial Instruments Types Of Financial Instruments [Domain] U.S. Treasury Securities U S Treasury Securities [Member] Series two thousand seventeen one notes. Series 2017-1 Notes Series Two Thousand Seventeen One Notes [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Notes issued Debt Instrument Face Amount Number of special purpose entities formed to hold assets and issue secured borrowings Number Of Special Purpose Entities Formed To Hold Assets And Issue Secured Borrowings Principal outstanding Debt Instrument Carrying Amount Percentage of increase in base interest rate upon non repayment of schedules. Debt instrument maturity term upon exceeding base interest rate. Debt instrument maturity month year. Debt instrument, payment terms description Debt Instrument Payment Terms Debt instrument maturity month year Debt Instrument Maturity Month Year Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment Debt Instrument Frequency Of Periodic Payment Debt instrument, interest rate terms description Debt Instrument Interest Rate Terms Percentage of increase in base interest rate upon non repayment of schedules Percentage Of Increase In Base Interest Rate Upon Non Repayment Of Schedules Debt instrument maturity term upon exceeding base interest rate Debt Instrument Maturity Term Upon Exceeding Base Interest Rate Debt instrument, base interest rates Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage Weighted-average interest rate Debt Weighted Average Interest Rate Interest expense Interest Expense Debt April 1 - December 31, 2019 Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal Remainder Of Fiscal Year 2020 Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Two 2021 Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Three 2022 Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Four 2023 Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Five Thereafter Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal After Year Five Total Long Term Debt Debt instrument maturity period. Schedule Of Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Table] Schedule Of Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Table] Warehouse notes. Warehouse Notes Warehouse Notes [Member] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Accrued interest rate maturity period Debt Instrument Maturity Period Number of notes issued. Number of notes repaid in full. Number of notes repaid in part. Number of notes repaid. Number of notes issued Number Of Short Notes Issued Notes issued during the year Proceeds From Notes Payable Repayment on notes Repayments Of Notes Payable Number of notes repaid in full Number Of Notes Repaid In Full Number of notes repaid in part Number Of Notes Repaid In Part Number of notes outstanding Number Of Notes Repaid Notes issued outstanding amount Notes Payable Related Parties Classified Current Class Of Stock Disclosures [Abstract] Schedule Of Stock By Class [Table] Schedule Of Stock By Class [Table] Operating Partnership Unit Over-allotment Option Over Allotment Option [Member] Plan Name Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name Plan Name [Domain] Two thousand eighteen equity incentive plan. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan Two Thousand Eighteen Equity Incentive Plan [Member] Title of Individual Title Of Individual [Axis] Relationship to Entity Title Of Individual With Relationship To Entity [Domain] Directors, executive officers and other employees. Directors, Executive Officers and Other Employees Directors Executive Officers And Other Employees [Member] EPRT management and EPRT LLC's board of managers. EPRT Management and Certain Members of EPRT LLC's Board of Managers E P R T Management And E P R T L L C S Board Of Managers [Member] Class Of Stock [Line Items] Class Of Stock [Line Items] Shares issued Concurrent private placement shares Underwriting discounts or commissions Payments For Underwriting Expense Proceeds from issuance of private placement and initial public offering net. Net proceeds from IPO and concurrent private placement Proceeds From Issuance Of Private Placement And Initial Public Offering Net Restricted shares issued Stock Issued During Period Shares Restricted Stock Award Gross Dividends Payable [Table] Dividends Payable [Table] Dividends Payable [Line Items] Dividends Payable [Line Items] Date Declared Dividends Payable Date Declared Day Month And Year Record Date Dividends Payable Date Of Record Day Month And Year Date Paid Dividend Payable Date To Be Paid Day Month And Year Dividend Amount Per Common Share Common Stock Dividends Per Share Declared Total Dividend Dividends Common Stock Cash Direct capital contributions. Indirect capital contributions. Additional indirect capital contributions. Direct capital contributions Direct Capital Contributions Indirect capital contributions Indirect Capital Contributions Additional indirect capital contributions Additional Indirect Capital Contributions Retention of equity investment in subsidiary. Compound interest rate percentage liquidation preference. Direct equity contribution Members Equity Retention of equity investment in subsidiary Retention Of Equity Investment In Subsidiary Price per unit Share Price Compound interest rate percentage Compound Interest Rate Percentage Liquidation Preference Issuance of new grant of unvested shares Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Gross Proceeds to repay of outstanding principal Proceeds From Repayments Of Debt Operating partnership units received. Percentage of ownership interest in operating partnership, excluding general partner interest. Minority Interest [Table] Minority Interest [Table] Minority Interest [Line Items] Minority Interest [Line Items] Operating partnership units received Operating Partnership Units Received Number of unvested shares issued Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period Percentage of ownership interest, excluding general partner ownership interest Percentage Of Ownership Interest In Operating Partnership Excluding General Partner Interest Total cash dividends per share, common stock Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table] Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table] Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] Maximum number of shares issuable under plan Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Shares Authorized Shares of common stock, reserved for issuance Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Shares Available For Grant Restricted Stock Awards Restricted Stock [Member] Vesting Vesting [Axis] Vesting Vesting [Domain] First Anniversary Share Based Compensation Award Tranche One [Member] First, Second and Third Anniversaries Share Based Compensation Award Tranche Two [Member] Stock awards expected to vest Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested And Expected To Vest Outstanding Number Dividends declared on unvested restricted common stock Dividends Share Based Compensation Cash Unrecognized compensation cost Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Share Based Awards Other Than Options Unrecognized compensation cost, weighted average recognition period Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition1 Executive Officers Executive Officer [Member] Restricted Stock Units Restricted Stock Units R S U [Member] Number of peer companies. Share based payment award based on TSR nonvested share awards percentage. Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award total shareholder return calculation description. Nonvested share awards percentage Share Based Payment Award Based On T S R Nonvested Share Awards Percentage Number of peer companies returns compared for calculation of vesting percentages and vesting number of units Number Of Peer Companies Vesting percentage payout schedule can produce Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Award Vesting Rights Percentage Total Shareholder return calculation basis description Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Total Shareholder Return Calculation Description Volatility Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Volatility Rate Risk free rate Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Risk Free Interest Rate Share based payment award subjective nonvested share awards percentage. Nonvested share awards remaining percentage Share Based Payment Award Subjective Nonvested Share Awards Percentage Compensation expense Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense Unvested restricted common stock outstanding, Beginning Balance Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Number Unvested restricted common stock, Granted Unvested restricted common stock, Vested Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Unvested restricted common stock, Forfeited Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Forfeited In Period Unvested restricted common stock outstanding, Ending Balance Unvested restricted common stock outstanding, Weighted average grant date fair value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Unvested restricted common stock outstanding, Granted, Weighted average grant date fair value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Unvested restricted common stock outstanding, Vested, Weighted average grant date fair value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Unvested restricted common stock outstanding, Forfeited, Weighted average grant date fair value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Forfeitures Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Unvested restricted common stock outstanding, Weighted average grant date fair value Restricted stock awards and restricted stock units. Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units Restricted Stock Awards And Restricted Stock Units [Member] General and Administrative Expense General And Administrative Expense [Member] Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award vesting period start date. Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award, number of vesting installments. Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award vesting period end date. Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award issuance beginning date. Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc management and Essential Properties Realty Trust LLC board of managers. Members of EPRT Management and EPRT LLC's Board of Managers Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc Management And Essential Properties Realty Trust Limited Liability Company Board Of Managers [Member] Essential Properties Realty Trust LLC board of mangers and external unitholders. Members of EPRT LLC's Board of Managers and External Unitholders Essential Properties Realty Trust Limited Liability Company Board Of Mangers And External Unitholders [Member] Additional Member of EPRT Management Management [Member] Capital unit class B and class D. Class B and Class D Units Capital Unit Class B And Class D [Member] Non-employees. Non-employees Non Employees [Member] Number of unvested units issued Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Shares Issued In Period Number of vesting installments Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Vesting Installments Vesting period start date Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Vesting Period Start Date Vesting period end date Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Vesting Period End Date Issuance beginning date of vested units Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Issuance Beginning Date Unvested units outstanding, Beginning balance Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Options Nonvested Number Of Shares Unvested units, Vested Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Options Vested Number Of Shares Unvested units, Forfeited Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Options Nonvested Options Forfeited Number Of Shares Unvested units outstanding, Ending balance Grant date fair value of common stock awards per share Fair value of vested units Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Options Vested In Period Fair Value1 Unrecognized compensation cost Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Marketability discount Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Discount For Postvesting Restrictions Lessor Operating Lease Payments Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] April 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Remainder Of Fiscal Year 2020 Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Two Years 2021 Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Three Years 2022 Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Four Years 2023 Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Five Years Thereafter Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Thereafter Total Lessor Operating Lease Payments To Be Received Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Abstract] 2019 Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable Current 2020 Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable In Two Years 2021 Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable In Three Years 2022 Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable In Four Years 2023 Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable In Five Years Thereafter Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable Thereafter Total Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable Operating lease lease income fixed. Operating Leases Lease Income [Abstract] Fixed lease revenues Operating Lease Lease Income Fixed Variable lease revenues (1) Operating Lease Variable Lease Income Total lease revenues (2) Operating Lease Lease Income Lessee Lease Description [Table] Lessee Lease Description [Table] Accrued rent expense reclassified from accrued liabilities and other payables. Accrued Rent Expense Reclassified from Accrued Liabilities and Other Payables Accrued Rent Expense Reclassified From Accrued Liabilities And Other Payables [Member] Acquired above-market lease liabilities, net, reclassified from intangible lease liabilities, net. Acquired Above-Market Lease Liabilities, Net, Reclassified from Intangible Lease Liabilities, Net Acquired Above Market Lease Liabilities Net Reclassified From Intangible Lease Liabilities Net [Member] Acquired below-market lease assets, net, reclassified from intangible lease assets, net. Acquired Below-Market Lease Assets, Net, Reclassified from Intangible Lease Assets, Net Acquired Below Market Lease Assets Net Reclassified From Intangible Lease Assets Net [Member] Prepaid lease payments. Prepaid Lease Payments Prepaid Lease Payments [Member] Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions Type Of Arrangement [Axis] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions Arrangements And Nonarrangement Transactions [Member] Ground rent expense within property expenses. Ground Rent Expense within Property Expenses Ground Rent Expense Within Property Expenses [Member] Office and equipment leases within general and administrative expense. Office and Equipment Leases within General and Administrative Expense Office And Equipment Leases Within General And Administrative Expense [Member] Ground operating leases. Ground Operating Leases Ground Operating Leases [Member] Lessee Lease Description [Line Items] Lessee Lease Description [Line Items] Lease liabilities Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) Operating Lease Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term1 Weighted average discount rate Operating Lease Weighted Average Discount Rate Percent Fixed rent expense Operating Lease Cost Variable rent expense Variable Lease Cost Total rent expense Lease Cost Rent expense Office and ground leases to be paid by the company. Office and Ground Leases to be Paid by the Company Office And Ground Leases To Be Paid By Company [Member] Ground leases to be paid directly by the company's tenants. Ground Leases to be Paid Directly by the Company's Tenants Ground Leases To Be Paid Directly By Company S Tenants [Member] April 1 - December 31, 2019 Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Remainder Of Fiscal Year 2020 Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Two 2021 Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Three 2022 Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Four 2023 Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Five Thereafter Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Five Total Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Present value discount Lessee Operating Lease Liability Undiscounted Excess Amount Schedule Of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Schedule Of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Lease Arrangement, Type Lease Arrangement Type [Axis] Lease Arrangement, Type Lease Arrangement Type [Domain] Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] 2019 Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Current 2020 Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Two Years 2021 Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Three Years 2022 Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Four Years 2023 Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Five Years Thereafter Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter Total Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Reimbursement to tenants for construction finance. Commitments and Contingencies. Commitments and Contingencies. Commitments And Contingencies [Table] Commitments And Contingencies [Table] Retirement Plan Name Retirement Plan Name [Axis] Retirement Plan Name Retirement Plan Name [Domain] Member stands for 401(k) plan. 401(k) Plan Four Zero One K Plan [Member] Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] Reimbursement to tenants Reimbursement To Tenants For Construction Finance Defined contribution plan name Defined Contribution Plan Plan Name Employer matching contribution, percent of match Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Contribution Percent Of Match Employer matching contribution, percent of eligible compensation Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Contribution Percent Employer matching contribution Defined Contribution Plan Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount Employment agreement initial term. Employment agreement automatic extension period upon non-renewal notice not provided. Employment agreement initial term Employment Agreement Initial Term Employment agreement automatic extension period upon non-renewal notice not provided Employment Agreement Automatic Extension Period Upon Non Renewal Notice Not Provided Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV Fair Value By Fair Value Hierarchy Level [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 3 Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member] Measurement Basis Fair Value By Measurement Basis [Axis] Fair Value Disclosure Item Amounts [Default] Portion At Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member] Fair Value Measurement Fair Value Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain] Carrying Value Carrying Reported Amount Fair Value Disclosure [Member] Estimated Fair Value Estimate Of Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Secured borrowings Notes Payable Fair Value Disclosure Net deferred financing costs Measurement Frequency Fair Value By Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency Fair Value Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] Net Carrying Value Fair Value Level 1 Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member] Non-financial long-lived assets Property Plant And Equipment Fair Value Disclosure Asset Class Fair Value By Asset Class [Axis] Asset Class Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation By Asset Class [Domain] Automotive Services. Automotive Service Automotive Services [Member] Quick service restaurants. Quick service restaurant Quick Service Restaurants [Member] Vacant property Capitol Heights, MD. Capitol Heights, MD Capitol Heights M D [Member] Mansfield, OH. Mansfield, OH Mansfield O H [Member] Baden, PA. Baden, PA Baden P A [Member] St. Louis, MO. St. Louis, MO St Louis M O [Member] Fair Value Alternative Investment, Valuation Technique [Extensible List] Alternative Investment Valuation Technique Extensible List Alternative Investment, Measurement Input [Extensible List] Alternative Investment Measurement Input Extensible List Significant unobservable inputs non-financial assets fair value disclosure. Significant Unobservable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs Non Financial Assets Fair Value Disclosure Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Amended credit facility. Amended Credit Facility Amended Credit Facility [Member] Term loan facility. Term Loan Facility Term Loan Facility [Member] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Additional available amount under the facility