Dispositions, Real Property Held for Sale and Impairment - Dispositions and Assets Held for Sale (Details) - Disposal group, disposed of by sale, not discontinued operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 4,958	$ 30,414
Expenses:
Interest expense	871	1,115
Property operating expenses	1,971	3,576
Provision for depreciation	13	6,368
Total expenses	2,855	11,059
Income (loss) from real estate dispositions, net	$ 2,103	$ 19,355

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