COMMON STOCK ACTIVITY (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares outstanding at beginning of year (in shares)	41,268,846	39,676,828	38,925,953
Common stock offerings (in shares)	393,406	1,551,181	709,924
Common stock issuance in the purchase of real estate	1,868,809	0	0
Incentive restricted stock granted (in shares)	71,217	66,623	69,446
Incentive restricted stock forfeited (in shares)	0	0	(440)
Director common stock awarded (in shares)	161	4,466	8,182
Director restricted stock granted (in shares)	5,696	0	208
Employee common stock awarded	2,425	0	0
Stock withheld for tax obligations (in shares)	(35,021)	(30,252)	(36,445)
Shares outstanding at end of year (in shares)	43,575,539	41,268,846	39,676,828
Common shares, issued	393,406	1,551,181	709,924
Net proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock	$ 75,375	$ 271,155	$ 92,663
At-the-market program, aggregate gross sales price	$ 750,000