Investments in Real Estate - Schedule of Future Impact Related to Amortization of Above-Market, Below-Market and in-place Lease Intangibles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025
Increase to amortization expense
Total lease intangible assets, net	$ 5,616,706	$ 5,717,241
Above and below market leases
Net increase (decrease) to rental revenue
2026	(21,066)
2027	(40,628)
2028	(32,435)
2029	(29,335)
2030	(17,337)
Thereafter	333,708
Total	192,907
In-place leases
Increase to amortization expense
2026	382,061
2027	676,275
2028	577,552
2029	497,831
2030	418,795
Thereafter	1,797,923
Total lease intangible assets, net	$ 4,350,437

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Represents the amount of increase (decrease) in rental income expected to be recognized in the remainder of the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year from assets, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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