Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016
Condensed Balance Sheets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 108,560	$ 130,794
Inventory	1,146,487	1,074,888
Loans receivable, net	27,900	0
Non-performing loan portfolio	1,698	4,298
Rental properties	911,344	621,615
Rental properties under development	186,558	302,632
Real estate owned ("REO")	60,137	87,226
Other assets	168,913	175,805
Total assets	2,611,597	2,397,258
Debt	1,093,498	1,164,883
Other liabilities	125,239	152,881
Member's equity	1,362,679	980,354
Noncontrolling interest	30,181	99,140
Total liabilities and equity	2,611,597	2,397,258
Investments in unconsolidated entities	$ 540,215	$ 496,411