LOANS RECEIVABLE AND INVESTMENTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Loans Receivable And Investments [Abstract]
Net loans receivable and investments relating to properties	$ 561,413	$ 549,150

Secured Loans, Unsecured Loans, And Other Available-For-Sale Securities

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