Investments - Summary of Projected Amortization Expenses for Next Five Years (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
In-place leases \| Amortization Expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
July 1 - December 31, 2020	$ 1,661
2021	3,197
2022	3,095
2023	2,987
2024	2,736
Adjustment to amortization expense \| Amortization Expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
July 1 - December 31, 2020	1,661
2021	3,197
2022	3,095
2023	2,987
2024	2,736
Above-market lease assets \| Rental Revenue
Rental Revenue Adjustment [Roll Forward]
July 1 - December 31, 2020	(402)
2021	(796)
2022	(795)
2023	(764)
2024	(731)
Below-market lease liabilities \| Rental Revenue
Below Market Lease, Net, Amortization Income, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
July 1 - December 31, 2020	264
2021	530
2022	531
2023	485
2024	483
Net adjustment to rental revenue \| Rental Revenue
Above Below Market Lease Assets Liabilities Net Adjustment To Rental Revenue [Roll Forward]
July 1 - December 31, 2020	(138)
2021	(266)
2022	(264)
2023	(279)
2024	$ (248)

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-Paragraph 2
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