Investments - Schedule of Loans Receivable, Footnotes (Details)	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020 Land
Investments [Abstract]
Number of land lease have option for lessee to purchase leased assets	2

Number of land lease have option for lessee to purchase leased assets.

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