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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) - Subsequent Event - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Jan. 22, 2024	Jan. 24, 2024
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends (in usd per share)		$ 0.63
I-45 SLF LLC
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Initial equity capital commitment	$ 37.6
I-45 SLF LLC
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Initial equity capital commitment	$ 47.0
Regular Dividends
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends (in usd per share)		0.57
Supplemental Dividends
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends (in usd per share)		$ 0.06