RENTAL PROPERTIES (Captain Parker) (Details) - Residences at CaptainParkers LLC Residential Apartments Lexington, Massachusetts	May 31, 2019 USD ($)
RENTAL PROPERTIES
Loan amount	$ 20,750,000
Interest rate (as a percent)	4.05%
Loan balance	$ 20,071,000
Mortgage prepayment penalties	$ 202,000

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