Revenue Recognition (Revenue over time) (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Contract With Customer Liability [Abstract]
2020	$ 27,999
2021	14,626
2022	11,834
2023	8,920
2024	6,235
Thereafter	39,797
Self Moving Equipment [Member]
Contract With Customer Liability [Abstract]
2020	6,947
2021	0
2022	0
2023	0
2024	0
Thereafter	0
Property Lease Revenue [Member]
Contract With Customer Liability [Abstract]
2020	21,052
2021	14,626
2022	11,834
2023	8,920
2024	6,235
Thereafter	$ 39,797

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