Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016
Condensed Balance Sheets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 103,517	$ 130,794
Inventory	1,134,699	1,074,888
Loans receivable, net	23,853	0
Rental properties	952,289	621,615
Rental properties under development	169,631	302,632
Real estate owned ("REO")	55,970	87,226
Other assets	162,055	180,103
Total assets	2,602,014	2,397,258
Debt	1,146,833	1,164,883
Other liabilities	127,374	152,881
Member's equity	1,298,996	980,354
Noncontrolling interest	28,811	99,140
Total liabilities and equity	2,602,014	2,397,258
Investments in unconsolidated entities	$ 514,265	$ 496,411