Segment and Geographic Information - Schedule of Income and Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Property expenses (excluding reimbursements)	$ 106,621	$ 92,154	$ 320,724	$ 281,366
Cash G&A expenses	55,039	41,869	148,412	127,781
Reportable Segment
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Property expenses (excluding reimbursements)	24,104	17,806	63,405	53,736
Cash G&A expenses	$ 47,320	$ 35,468	$ 126,684	$ 104,861

Amount of expense incurred and directly related to generating revenue by lessor from operating lease of rented property and equipment.

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