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SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 30, 2015
Apr. 30, 2014
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 30, 2015
Apr. 30, 2014
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       $ 817,074    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       138,997    
Buildings & Improvements       1,382,158    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       232,936    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       161,153    
Buildings & Improvements       1,592,938    
Total $ 1,754,091     1,754,091    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (279,417) $ (273,934) $ (266,212) (312,889) $ (279,417) $ (273,934)
Maximum borrowing capacity       100,000    
Advances under the facility specified as percentage of value of properties provided as security (in hundredths) 60.00%          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Write down of asset and accumulated depreciation on impaired assets   (881) (6,291)      
Balance at close of year $ 1,754,091          
Reconciliations of accumulated depreciation/amortization [Abstract]            
Balance at beginning of year 279,417 273,934 266,212      
Additions during year [Abstract]            
Provisions for depreciation 47,064 40,078 35,391      
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Accumulated depreciation on real estate sold (9,957) (29,463) (19,413)      
Write down of asset and accumulated depreciation on impaired assets   (881) (6,291)      
Other (3,635) (4,251) (1,965)      
Balance at close of year 312,889 279,417 273,934      
Total real estate investments       1,441,202 1,236,091  
Net basis of real estate investments for federal income tax purposes       1,600 1,700 1,500
Discontinued Operations [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       68,824    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       14,717    
Buildings & Improvements       207,937    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       43,873    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       14,824    
Buildings & Improvements       251,703    
Total 266,527     266,527    
Accumulated Depreciation (59,137)     (59,137)    
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 266,527          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 59,137          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Casper 1930 E 12th Street (Park Place) - Casper, WY [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       439    
Buildings & Improvements       5,780    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,296    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       439    
Buildings & Improvements       7,076    
Total 7,515     7,515    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,374)     (1,374)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2009          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 7,515          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,374          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Casper 3955 E 12th Street (Meadow Wind) - Casper, WY [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       388    
Buildings & Improvements       10,494    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,700    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       459    
Buildings & Improvements       12,123    
Total 12,582     12,582    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,263)     (2,263)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2009          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 12,582          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,263          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Cheyenne 4010 N College Drive (Aspen Wind) - Cheyenne, WY [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       628    
Buildings & Improvements       10,272    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,243    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       629    
Buildings & Improvements       12,514    
Total 13,143     13,143    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,360)     (2,360)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2009          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 13,143          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,360          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Cheyenne 4606 N College Drive (Sierra Hills) - Cheyenne, WY [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       695    
Buildings & Improvements       7,455    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,468    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       695    
Buildings & Improvements       8,923    
Total 9,618     9,618    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,661)     (1,661)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2009          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 9,618          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,661          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Belgrade, MT [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       35    
Buildings & Improvements       779    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,129    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       35    
Buildings & Improvements       1,908    
Total 1,943     1,943    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (663)     (663)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,943          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 663          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Billings, MT [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       1,723    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       115    
Buildings & Improvements       1,767    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,033    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       115    
Buildings & Improvements       3,800    
Total 3,915     3,915    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,276)     (1,276)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 3,915          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,276          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Bismarck, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       511    
Buildings & Improvements       9,193    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,018    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       511    
Buildings & Improvements       10,211    
Total 10,722     10,722    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,829)     (2,829)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2005          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 10,722          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,829          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Brainerd, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       587    
Buildings & Improvements       8,999    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       916    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       587    
Buildings & Improvements       9,915    
Total 10,502     10,502    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,760)     (2,760)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2005          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 10,502          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,760          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Columbus, NE [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       43    
Buildings & Improvements       824    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       531    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       44    
Buildings & Improvements       1,354    
Total 1,398     1,398    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (404)     (404)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,398          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 404          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - East Grand Forks, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       2,625    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       290    
Buildings & Improvements       1,352    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,864    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       290    
Buildings & Improvements       4,216    
Total 4,506     4,506    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,557)     (1,557)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2000          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 4,506          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,557          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Fargo, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       11,297    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       775    
Buildings & Improvements       20,870    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,032    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       775    
Buildings & Improvements       24,902    
Total 25,677     25,677    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (5,964)     (5,964)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 25,677          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 5,964          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Fremont, NE [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       528    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       56    
Buildings & Improvements       490    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       59    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       56    
Buildings & Improvements       549    
Total 605     605    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (193)     (193)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 605          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 193          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Grand Island, NE [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       33    
Buildings & Improvements       773    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       540    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       39    
Buildings & Improvements       1,307    
Total 1,346     1,346    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (400)     (400)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,346          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 400          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Hastings, NE [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       544    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       49    
Buildings & Improvements       517    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       62    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       50    
Buildings & Improvements       578    
Total 628     628    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (213)     (213)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 628          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 213          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Hermantown I, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       14,576    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       288    
Buildings & Improvements       9,871    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       10,094    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       288    
Buildings & Improvements       19,965    
Total 20,253     20,253    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (7,931)     (7,931)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2000          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 20,253          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 7,931          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Hermantown II, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       719    
Buildings & Improvements       10,517    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       942    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       719    
Buildings & Improvements       11,459    
Total 12,178     12,178    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (3,168)     (3,168)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2005          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 12,178          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 3,168          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Kalispell, MT [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       545    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       70    
Buildings & Improvements       502    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       625    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       70    
Buildings & Improvements       1,127    
Total 1,197     1,197    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (442)     (442)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2001          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,197          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 442          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       8,768    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,045    
Buildings & Improvements       11,590    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,805    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,047    
Buildings & Improvements       14,393    
Total 15,440     15,440    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (3,000)     (3,000)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2010          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 15,440          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 3,000          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Missoula, MT [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       774    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       109    
Buildings & Improvements       854    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       72    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       116    
Buildings & Improvements       919    
Total 1,035     1,035    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (439)     (439)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1996          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,035          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 439          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Norfolk, NE [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       42    
Buildings & Improvements       722    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       494    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       42    
Buildings & Improvements       1,216    
Total 1,258     1,258    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (366)     (366)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,258          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 366          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Omaha, NE [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       345    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       89    
Buildings & Improvements       547    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       55    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       89    
Buildings & Improvements       602    
Total 691     691    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (218)     (218)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2001          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 691          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 218          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Sioux Falls, SD [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       987    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       314    
Buildings & Improvements       974    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,754    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       314    
Buildings & Improvements       2,728    
Total 3,042     3,042    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (993)     (993)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 3,042          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 993          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Spearfish, SD [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       315    
Buildings & Improvements       8,584    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       664    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       330    
Buildings & Improvements       9,233    
Total 9,563     9,563    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,144)     (2,144)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2005          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 9,563          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,144          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Edgewood Vista - Virginia, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       12,399    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       246    
Buildings & Improvements       11,823    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,581    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       246    
Buildings & Improvements       16,404    
Total 16,650     16,650    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (5,886)     (5,886)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2002          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 16,650          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 5,886          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Georgetown Square - Grand Chute, WI [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       250    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       250    
Total $ 250     250    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2006          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 250          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Laramie 1072 N 22nd Street (Spring Wind) - Laramie, WY [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       406    
Buildings & Improvements       10,151    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,296    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       406    
Buildings & Improvements       11,447    
Total 11,853     11,853    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,964)     (1,964)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2009          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 11,853          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,964          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Legends at Heritage Place - Sartell, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       970    
Buildings & Improvements       9,920    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       970    
Buildings & Improvements       9,920    
Total 10,890     10,890    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (630)     (630)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2013          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 10,890          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 630          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Legends at Heritage Place - Sartell, MN, Unimproved Land [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       537    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       537    
Total $ 537     537    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2013          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 537          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Pinecone Villas - Sartell, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       584    
Buildings & Improvements       2,191    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       47    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       587    
Buildings & Improvements       2,235    
Total 2,822     2,822    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (159)     (159)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2013          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 2,822          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 159          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Sartell 2000 23rd Street South - Sartell, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       662    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Buildings & Improvements       6,400    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Buildings & Improvements       6,400    
Total $ 6,400     6,400    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2002          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 6,400          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Spring Creek American Falls American Falls ID [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       1,955    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       145    
Buildings & Improvements       3,870    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       55    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       145    
Buildings & Improvements       3,925    
Total 4,070     4,070    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (542)     (542)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2011          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 4,070          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 542          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Spring Creek-Boise - Boise, ID [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       2,640    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       708    
Buildings & Improvements       4,296    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       71    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       708    
Buildings & Improvements       4,367    
Total 5,075     5,075    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (649)     (649)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2011          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 5,075          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 649          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Spring Creek-Eagle - Eagle, ID [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       1,799    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       263    
Buildings & Improvements       3,775    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       62    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       263    
Buildings & Improvements       3,837    
Total 4,100     4,100    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (534)     (534)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2011          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 4,100          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 534          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Spring Creek Fruitland - Fruitland, ID [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       550    
Buildings & Improvements       6,565    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       550    
Buildings & Improvements       6,565    
Total 7,115     7,115    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (462)     (462)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2014          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 7,115          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 462          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Spring Creek Fruitland - Fruitland, ID, Unimproved Land [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       339    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       339    
Total $ 339     339    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2014          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 339          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Spring Creek-Meridian - Meridian, ID [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       2,972    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       424    
Buildings & Improvements       6,724    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       102    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       424    
Buildings & Improvements       6,826    
Total 7,250     7,250    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (938)     (938)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2011          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 7,250          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 938          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Spring Creek-Overland - Overland, ID [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       2,981    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       687    
Buildings & Improvements       5,942    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       96    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       687    
Buildings & Improvements       6,038    
Total 6,725     6,725    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (867)     (867)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2011          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 6,725          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 867          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Spring Creek-Soda Springs - Soda Springs, ID [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       704    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       66    
Buildings & Improvements       2,124    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       63    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       66    
Buildings & Improvements       2,187    
Total 2,253     2,253    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (304)     (304)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2011          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 2,253          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 304          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Spring Creek-Ustick - Meridian, ID [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       467    
Buildings & Improvements       3,833    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       467    
Buildings & Improvements       3,833    
Total 4,300     4,300    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (473)     (473)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2011          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 4,300          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 473          
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Stone Container - Fargo, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       440    
Buildings & Improvements       6,597    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       104    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       440    
Buildings & Improvements       6,701    
Total 7,141     7,141    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (3,111)     (3,111)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2001          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 7,141          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 3,111          
Wholly Owned Properties [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Total 1,335,687 1,241,195 1,244,860 1,681,471 1,335,687 1,241,195
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at beginning of year 1,335,687 1,241,195 1,244,860      
Transfers (32,438) (97,824) (10,307)      
Improvements and Other 34,619 21,006 24,317      
Total Additions 1,718,991 1,457,538 1,353,294      
Cost of real estate sold (1,305) (17,904) (85,029)      
Impairment charge   (1,566) (8,323)      
Write down of asset and accumulated depreciation on impaired assets   (881) (6,291)      
Other (3,777) (3,676) (2,149)      
Balance at close of year 1,681,471 1,335,687 1,241,195      
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Write down of asset and accumulated depreciation on impaired assets   (881) (6,291)      
Development in Progress [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       3,235    
Buildings & Improvements       41,887    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,559    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       3,235    
Buildings & Improvements       48,446    
Total 153,994 104,609 46,782 51,681 153,994 104,609
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at beginning of year 153,994 104,609 46,782      
Acquisitions   12,647 2,079      
Transfers 1,734 7,015 2,870      
Improvements and Other 96,753 189,306 123,240      
Involuntary conversion     (7,052)      
Development placed in service (200,800) (159,578) (63,210)      
Other   (5) (100)      
Balance at close of year 51,681 153,994 104,609      
Development in Progress [Member] | 71 France - Edina, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,501    
Buildings & Improvements       28,100    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       814    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,501    
Buildings & Improvements       28,914    
Total $ 30,415     30,415    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 30,415          
Development in Progress [Member] | Other [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,759    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Buildings & Improvements       3,759    
Total 3,759     3,759    
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 3,759          
Development in Progress [Member] | Monticello 7th Addition - Monticello, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,734    
Buildings & Improvements       13,787    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,986    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,734    
Buildings & Improvements       15,773    
Total $ 17,507     17,507    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 17,507          
Unimproved Land [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       18,478    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,461    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       20,939    
Total 25,827 22,864 21,503 20,939 25,827 22,864
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at beginning of year 25,827 22,864 21,503      
Acquisitions   10,487 3,022      
Transfers (1,632) (79)        
Improvements and Other 205 1,533 1,209      
Cost of real estate sold (442) (670)        
Impairment charge (1,285) (1,293)        
Development placed in service (1,734) (7,015) (2,870)      
Balance at close of year 20,939 25,827 22,864      
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Total real estate investments       1,441,202 $ 1,236,091 $ 1,094,734
Unimproved Land [Member] | 288 unit - Renaissance Heights - Williston, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       2,229    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,701    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       3,930    
Total $ 3,930     3,930    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2012          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 3,930          
Unimproved Land [Member] | Badger Hills - Rochester, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,050    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,050    
Total $ 1,050     1,050    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2012          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,050          
Unimproved Land [Member] | Bismarck 4916 - Bismarck, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       3,250    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       17    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       3,267    
Total $ 3,267     3,267    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2013          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 3,267          
Unimproved Land [Member] | Bismarck 700 E Main - Bismarck, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       314    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       568    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       882    
Total $ 882     882    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 882          
Unimproved Land [Member] | Creekside Crossing - Bismarck, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       4,286    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       66    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       4,352    
Total $ 4,352     4,352    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 4,352          
Unimproved Land [Member] | Grand Forks Grand Forks, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       4,278    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       4,278    
Total $ 4,278     4,278    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2012          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 4,278          
Unimproved Land [Member] | Isanti Unimproved - Isanti, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       58    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       58    
Total $ 58     58    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2014          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 58          
Unimproved Land [Member] | Minot 1525 24th Ave SW - Minot, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,262    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,262    
Total $ 1,262     1,262    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,262          
Unimproved Land [Member] | Rapid City Unimproved- Rapid City, SD [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,376    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,376    
Total $ 1,376     1,376    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2014          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,376          
Unimproved Land [Member] | Urbandale - Urbandale, IA [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       5    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       109    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       114    
Total $ 114     114    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2009          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 114          
Unimproved Land [Member] | Weston - Weston, WI [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       370    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       370    
Total $ 370     370    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2006          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 370          
Multi-Family Residential [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       623,429    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       79,801    
Buildings & Improvements       1,013,203    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       150,905    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       98,012    
Buildings & Improvements       1,145,897    
Total 1,243,909     1,243,909    
Accumulated Depreciation (209,156)     (209,156)    
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,243,909          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 209,156          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | 71 France - Edina, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       3,220    
Buildings & Improvements       38,092    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       27    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       3,220    
Buildings & Improvements       38,119    
Total 41,339     41,339    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (611)     (611)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 41,339          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 611          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | 11th Street 3 Plex - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       81    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       11    
Buildings & Improvements       53    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       20    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       20    
Buildings & Improvements       64    
Total 84     84    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (15)     (15)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 84          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 15          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | 4th Street 4 Plex - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       94    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       15    
Buildings & Improvements       74    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       37    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       26    
Buildings & Improvements       100    
Total 126     126    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (23)     (23)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 126          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 23          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Alps Park - Rapid City, SD [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       3,833    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       287    
Buildings & Improvements       5,551    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       243    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       308    
Buildings & Improvements       5,773    
Total 6,081     6,081    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (466)     (466)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2013          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 6,081          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 466          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Apartments on Main - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       618    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       158    
Buildings & Improvements       1,123    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       59    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       195    
Buildings & Improvements       1,145    
Total 1,340     1,340    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (275)     (275)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1987          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,340          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 275          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Apartments on Main - Minot, ND [Member] | Minimum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 24 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Apartments on Main - Minot, ND [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Arbors - S Sioux City, NE [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       3,753    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       350    
Buildings & Improvements       6,625    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,119    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       985    
Buildings & Improvements       8,109    
Total $ 9,094     9,094    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,432)     (2,432)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2006          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 9,094          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,432          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Arcata - Golden Valley, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       23,321    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       2,088    
Buildings & Improvements       30,613    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       58    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       2,089    
Buildings & Improvements       30,670    
Total 32,759     32,759    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,438)     (1,438)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 32,759          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,438          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Ashland - Grand Forks, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       5,414    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       741    
Buildings & Improvements       7,569    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       202    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       783    
Buildings & Improvements       7,729    
Total 8,512     8,512    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (902)     (902)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2012          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 8,512          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 902          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Avalon Cove - Rochester, MN            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       25,900    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,616    
Buildings & Improvements       34,074    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       9    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,616    
Buildings & Improvements       34,083    
Total 35,699     35,699    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (109)     (109)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2016          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 35,699          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 109          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Boulder Court - Eagan, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       2,468    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,067    
Buildings & Improvements       5,498    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,008    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,391    
Buildings & Improvements       8,182    
Total 9,573     9,573    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,713)     (2,713)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2003          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 9,573          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,713          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Brookfield Village - Topeka, KS [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       5,124    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       509    
Buildings & Improvements       6,698    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,618    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       773    
Buildings & Improvements       8,052    
Total 8,825     8,825    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,531)     (2,531)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2003          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 8,825          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,531          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Brooklyn Heights - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       636    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       145    
Buildings & Improvements       1,450    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       979    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       235    
Buildings & Improvements       2,339    
Total 2,574     2,574    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,012)     (1,012)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1997          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 2,574          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,012          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Brooklyn Heights - Minot, ND [Member] | Minimum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 12 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Brooklyn Heights - Minot, ND [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Canyon Lake - Rapid City, SD [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       2,791    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       305    
Buildings & Improvements       3,958    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,748    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       397    
Buildings & Improvements       5,614    
Total $ 6,011     6,011    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,943)     (1,943)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2001          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 6,011          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,943          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Cardinal Point - Grand Forks, ND            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,600    
Buildings & Improvements       47,334    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       838    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,600    
Buildings & Improvements       48,172    
Total 49,772     49,772    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (587)     (587)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2013          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 49,772          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 587          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Cascade Shores - Rochester, MN            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       11,400    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,585    
Buildings & Improvements       16,710    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,585    
Buildings & Improvements       16,710    
Total 18,295     18,295    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (149)     (149)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2016          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 18,295          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 149          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Castlerock - Billings, MT [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       6,465    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       736    
Buildings & Improvements       4,864    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,281    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,011    
Buildings & Improvements       6,870    
Total 7,881     7,881    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,963)     (2,963)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1998          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 7,881          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,963          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Chateau I & II - Minot, ND            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       301    
Buildings & Improvements       20,065    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       760    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       317    
Buildings & Improvements       20,809    
Total 21,126     21,126    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,364)     (1,364)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2013          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 21,126          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,364          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Cimarron Hills - Omaha, NE [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       4,648    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       706    
Buildings & Improvements       9,588    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,466    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,376    
Buildings & Improvements       13,384    
Total 14,760     14,760    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (5,139)     (5,139)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2001          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 14,760          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 5,139          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Colonial Villa - Burnsville, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       4,937    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       2,401    
Buildings & Improvements       11,515    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       8,191    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       2,878    
Buildings & Improvements       19,229    
Total 22,107     22,107    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (5,958)     (5,958)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2003          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 22,107          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 5,958          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Colony - Lincoln, NE [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       13,032    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,515    
Buildings & Improvements       15,730    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       941    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,609    
Buildings & Improvements       16,577    
Total 18,186     18,186    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,826)     (1,826)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2012          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 18,186          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,826          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Colton Heights - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       358    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       80    
Buildings & Improvements       672    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       441    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       123    
Buildings & Improvements       1,070    
Total 1,193     1,193    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (808)     (808)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1984          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,193          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 808          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Commons at Southgate - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       21,760    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       3,691    
Buildings & Improvements       32,572    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       360    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       3,796    
Buildings & Improvements       32,827    
Total 36,623     36,623    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,914)     (1,914)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 36,623          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,914          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Cottage West Twin Homes - Sioux Falls, SD [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       3,523    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       968    
Buildings & Improvements       3,762    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       495    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,041    
Buildings & Improvements       4,184    
Total 5,225     5,225    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (496)     (496)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2011          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 5,225          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 496          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Cottonwood - Bismarck, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       15,358    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,056    
Buildings & Improvements       17,372    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,851    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,460    
Buildings & Improvements       20,819    
Total 22,279     22,279    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (7,469)     (7,469)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1997          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 22,279          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 7,469          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Country Meadows - Billings, MT [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       6,436    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       491    
Buildings & Improvements       7,809    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,653    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       543    
Buildings & Improvements       9,410    
Total 9,953     9,953    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (4,086)     (4,086)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1995          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 9,953          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 4,086          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Country Meadows - Billings, MT [Member] | Minimum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 33 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Country Meadows - Billings, MT [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Crestview - Bismarck, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       3,757    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       235    
Buildings & Improvements       4,290    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,853    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       536    
Buildings & Improvements       5,842    
Total $ 6,378     6,378    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (3,081)     (3,081)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1994          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 6,378          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 3,081          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Crestview - Bismarck, ND [Member] | Minimum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 24 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Crestview - Bismarck, ND [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Crown - Rochester, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       2,509    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       261    
Buildings & Improvements       3,289    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       275    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       269    
Buildings & Improvements       3,556    
Total $ 3,825     3,825    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (575)     (575)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2010          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 3,825          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 575          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Crown Colony - Topeka, KS [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       7,936    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       620    
Buildings & Improvements       9,956    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,630    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       954    
Buildings & Improvements       12,252    
Total 13,206     13,206    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (4,868)     (4,868)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1999          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 13,206          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 4,868          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Crystal Bay - Rochester, MN            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       8,000    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       433    
Buildings & Improvements       11,425    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       433    
Buildings & Improvements       11,425    
Total 11,858     11,858    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (54)     (54)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2016          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 11,858          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 54          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Cypress Court - St. Cloud, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       12,922    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,583    
Buildings & Improvements       18,879    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       162    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,591    
Buildings & Improvements       19,033    
Total 20,624     20,624    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,280)     (1,280)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2012          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 20,624          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,280          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Dakota Commons - Williston, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       823    
Buildings & Improvements       9,597    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       97    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       871    
Buildings & Improvements       9,646    
Total 10,517     10,517    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (571)     (571)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 10,517          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 571          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | 163 unit - Deer Ridge - Jamestown, ND            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       11,673    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       711    
Buildings & Improvements       24,117    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       69    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       711    
Buildings & Improvements       24,186    
Total 24,897     24,897    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (440)     (440)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2013          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 24,897          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 440          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Evergreen - Isanti, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       1,951    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       380    
Buildings & Improvements       2,740    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       142    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       385    
Buildings & Improvements       2,877    
Total 3,262     3,262    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (552)     (552)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 3,262          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 552          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Evergreen II - Isanti, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       2,020    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       691    
Buildings & Improvements       2,784    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       92    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       698    
Buildings & Improvements       2,869    
Total 3,567     3,567    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (361)     (361)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2011          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 3,567          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 361          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Fairmont - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       319    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       28    
Buildings & Improvements       337    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       116    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       56    
Buildings & Improvements       425    
Total 481     481    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (93)     (93)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 481          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 93          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | First Avenue - Minot ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Buildings & Improvements       3,046    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       21    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Buildings & Improvements       3,067    
Total 3,067     3,067    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (234)     (234)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2013          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 3,067          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 234          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Forest Park - Grand Forks, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       7,422    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       810    
Buildings & Improvements       5,579    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       7,746    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,439    
Buildings & Improvements       12,696    
Total 14,135     14,135    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (5,776)     (5,776)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1993          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 14,135          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 5,776          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Forest Park - Grand Forks, ND [Member] | Minimum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 24 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Forest Park - Grand Forks, ND [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | French Creek - Rochester, MN            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       3,100    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       201    
Buildings & Improvements       4,735    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       201    
Buildings & Improvements       4,735    
Total $ 4,936     4,936    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (28)     (28)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2016          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 4,936          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 28          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Gables Townhomes - Sioux Falls, SD [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       1,426    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       349    
Buildings & Improvements       1,921    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       193    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       377    
Buildings & Improvements       2,086    
Total 2,463     2,463    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (246)     (246)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2011          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 2,463          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 246          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Gardens - Grand Forks, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       518    
Buildings & Improvements       8,702    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       71    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       519    
Buildings & Improvements       8,772    
Total 9,291     9,291    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (155)     (155)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 9,291          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 155          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Grand Gateway - St. Cloud, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       814    
Buildings & Improvements       7,086    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,119    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       935    
Buildings & Improvements       8,084    
Total 9,019     9,019    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,027)     (1,027)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2012          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 9,019          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,027          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | GrandeVille at Cascade Lake - Rochester, MN            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       36,000    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       5,003    
Buildings & Improvements       50,363    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       220    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       5,027    
Buildings & Improvements       50,559    
Total 55,586     55,586    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (673)     (673)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 55,586          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 673          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Greenfield - Omaha, NE [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       3,503    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       578    
Buildings & Improvements       4,122    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       935    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       824    
Buildings & Improvements       4,811    
Total 5,635     5,635    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,092)     (1,092)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2007          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 5,635          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,092          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Heritage Manor - Rochester, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       3,731    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       403    
Buildings & Improvements       6,968    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,915    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       582    
Buildings & Improvements       9,704    
Total 10,286     10,286    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (4,039)     (4,039)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1998          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 10,286          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 4,039          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Homestead Garden - Rapid City, SD [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       9,585    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       655    
Buildings & Improvements       14,139    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       282    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       694    
Buildings & Improvements       14,382    
Total 15,076     15,076    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (737)     (737)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 15,076          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 737          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Indian Hills - Sioux City, IA [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       294    
Buildings & Improvements       2,921    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,933    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       410    
Buildings & Improvements       6,738    
Total 7,148     7,148    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,574)     (1,574)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2007          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 7,148          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,574          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Kirkwood Manor - Bismarck, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       3,204    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       449    
Buildings & Improvements       2,725    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,767    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       577    
Buildings & Improvements       4,364    
Total 4,941     4,941    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,907)     (1,907)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1997          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 4,941          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,907          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Kirkwood Manor - Bismarck, ND [Member] | Minimum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 12 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Kirkwood Manor - Bismarck, ND [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Lakeside Village Lincoln, NE [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       12,867    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,215    
Buildings & Improvements       15,837    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       620    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,280    
Buildings & Improvements       16,392    
Total $ 17,672     17,672    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,785)     (1,785)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2012          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 17,672          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,785          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Landing at Southgate - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       10,240    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       2,254    
Buildings & Improvements       14,958    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       187    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       2,319    
Buildings & Improvements       15,080    
Total 17,399     17,399    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (916)     (916)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2013          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 17,399          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 916          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Landmark - Grand Forks, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       184    
Buildings & Improvements       1,514    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,154    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       353    
Buildings & Improvements       2,499    
Total 2,852     2,852    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,150)     (1,150)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1997          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 2,852          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,150          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Legacy - Grand Forks, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       15,151    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,362    
Buildings & Improvements       21,727    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       7,505    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       2,227    
Buildings & Improvements       28,367    
Total 30,594     30,594    
Accumulated Depreciation (11,020)     (11,020)    
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 30,594          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 11,020          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Legacy - Grand Forks, ND [Member] | Minimum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1995          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 24 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Legacy - Grand Forks, ND [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2005          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Legacy Heights - Bismarck, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,207    
Buildings & Improvements       13,742    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       225    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,229    
Buildings & Improvements       13,945    
Total $ 15,174     15,174    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (412)     (412)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 15,174          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 412          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Mariposa - Topeka, KS [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       2,872    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       399    
Buildings & Improvements       5,110    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       565    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       428    
Buildings & Improvements       5,646    
Total 6,074     6,074    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,627)     (1,627)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2004          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 6,074          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,627          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Meadows - Jamestown, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       590    
Buildings & Improvements       4,519    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,520    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       678    
Buildings & Improvements       5,951    
Total 6,629     6,629    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,297)     (2,297)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1998          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 6,629          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,297          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Monticello Village - Monticello, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       2,901    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       490    
Buildings & Improvements       3,756    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       603    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       625    
Buildings & Improvements       4,224    
Total 4,849     4,849    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,371)     (1,371)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2004          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 4,849          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,371          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Northern Valley - Rochester, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       110    
Buildings & Improvements       610    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       140    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       122    
Buildings & Improvements       738    
Total 860     860    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (126)     (126)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2010          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 860          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 126          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | North Pointe - Bismarck, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       3,330    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       303    
Buildings & Improvements       3,957    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       808    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       357    
Buildings & Improvements       4,711    
Total 5,068     5,068    
Accumulated Depreciation (1,579)     (1,579)    
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 5,068          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,579          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | North Pointe - Bismarck, ND [Member] | Minimum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1995          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 24 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | North Pointe - Bismarck, ND [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2011          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Northridge - Bismarck, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       6,146    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       884    
Buildings & Improvements       7,516    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       96    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       946    
Buildings & Improvements       7,550    
Total $ 8,496     8,496    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (334)     (334)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 8,496          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 334          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Oakmont Estates - Sioux Falls, SD [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       2,361    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       422    
Buildings & Improvements       4,838    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       721    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       639    
Buildings & Improvements       5,342    
Total 5,981     5,981    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,910)     (1,910)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2002          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 5,981          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,910          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Oakwood Estates - Sioux Falls, SD [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       3,847    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       543    
Buildings & Improvements       2,784    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,470    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       837    
Buildings & Improvements       6,960    
Total 7,797     7,797    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (3,422)     (3,422)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1993          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 7,797          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 3,422          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Olympic Village - Billings, MT [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       10,372    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,164    
Buildings & Improvements       10,441    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,312    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,799    
Buildings & Improvements       13,118    
Total 14,917     14,917    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (5,266)     (5,266)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2000          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 14,917          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 5,266          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Olympik Village - Rochester, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       4,259    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,034    
Buildings & Improvements       6,109    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,315    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,187    
Buildings & Improvements       8,271    
Total 9,458     9,458    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,346)     (2,346)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2005          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 9,458          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,346          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Oxbow Park - Sioux Falls, SD [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       3,757    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       404    
Buildings & Improvements       3,152    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,178    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       957    
Buildings & Improvements       5,777    
Total 6,734     6,734    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,987)     (2,987)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1994          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 6,734          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 2,987          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Oxbow Park - Sioux Falls, SD [Member] | Minimum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 24 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Oxbow Park - Sioux Falls, SD [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Park Meadows - Waite Park, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       8,342    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,143    
Buildings & Improvements       9,099    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       7,594    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,766    
Buildings & Improvements       16,070    
Total $ 17,836     17,836    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (6,454)     (6,454)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1997          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 17,836          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 6,454          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Pebble Springs - Bismarck, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       738    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       7    
Buildings & Improvements       748    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       182    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       55    
Buildings & Improvements       882    
Total 937     937    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (373)     (373)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1999          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 937          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 373          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Pinehurst - Billings, MT [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       164    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       72    
Buildings & Improvements       687    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       360    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       112    
Buildings & Improvements       1,007    
Total 1,119     1,119    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (332)     (332)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2002          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,119          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 332          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Pines - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       102    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       35    
Buildings & Improvements       215    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       187    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       49    
Buildings & Improvements       388    
Total 437     437    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (148)     (148)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1997          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 437          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 148          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Plaza - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       5,212    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       867    
Buildings & Improvements       12,784    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,617    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       998    
Buildings & Improvements       15,270    
Total 16,268     16,268    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,851)     (2,851)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2009          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 16,268          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,851          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Pointe West - Rapid City, SD [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       2,566    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       240    
Buildings & Improvements       3,538    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,674    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       388    
Buildings & Improvements       5,064    
Total 5,452     5,452    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,522)     (2,522)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1994          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 5,452          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 2,522          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Pointe West - Rapid City, SD [Member] | Minimum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 24 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Pointe West - Rapid City, SD [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Ponds at Heritage Place - Sartell, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       3,749    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       395    
Buildings & Improvements       4,564    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       400    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       410    
Buildings & Improvements       4,949    
Total $ 5,359     5,359    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (517)     (517)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2012          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 5,359          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 517          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Prairie Winds - Sioux Falls, SD [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       1,381    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       144    
Buildings & Improvements       1,816    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       575    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       297    
Buildings & Improvements       2,238    
Total 2,535     2,535    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,296)     (1,296)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1993          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 2,535          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,296          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Prairie Winds - Sioux Falls, SD [Member] | Minimum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 24 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Prairie Winds - Sioux Falls, SD [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Quarry Ridge - Rochester, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       26,755    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       2,254    
Buildings & Improvements       30,024    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,690    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       2,363    
Buildings & Improvements       31,605    
Total $ 33,968     33,968    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (5,450)     (5,450)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2006          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 33,968          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 5,450          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | RED 20 - Minneapolis, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       23,200    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,900    
Buildings & Improvements       26,641    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       65    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,900    
Buildings & Improvements       26,706    
Total 28,606     28,606    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,349)     (1,349)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 28,606          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,349          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Regency Park Estates - St. Cloud, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       8,368    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       702    
Buildings & Improvements       10,198    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,760    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       873    
Buildings & Improvements       11,787    
Total 12,660     12,660    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,539)     (1,539)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2011          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 12,660          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,539          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | 288 unit - Renaissance Heights - Williston, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       42,221    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       3,080    
Buildings & Improvements       59,434    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       286    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       3,089    
Buildings & Improvements       59,711    
Total 62,800     62,800    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,956)     (2,956)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2013          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 62,800          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,956          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Ridge Oaks - Sioux City, IA [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       3,301    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       178    
Buildings & Improvements       4,073    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,532    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       307    
Buildings & Improvements       6,476    
Total 6,783     6,783    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,394)     (2,394)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2001          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 6,783          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,394          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Rimrock West - Billings, MT [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       3,223    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       330    
Buildings & Improvements       3,489    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,706    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       447    
Buildings & Improvements       5,078    
Total 5,525     5,525    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,902)     (1,902)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1999          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 5,525          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,902          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | River Ridge - Bismarck, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       13,000    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       576    
Buildings & Improvements       24,695    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       435    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       662    
Buildings & Improvements       25,044    
Total 25,706     25,706    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,167)     (2,167)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 25,706          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,167          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Rocky Meadows - Billings, MT [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       4,997    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       656    
Buildings & Improvements       5,726    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,437    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       775    
Buildings & Improvements       7,044    
Total 7,819     7,819    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (3,316)     (3,316)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1995          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 7,819          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 3,316          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Rum River - Isanti, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       3,461    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       843    
Buildings & Improvements       4,823    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       269    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       864    
Buildings & Improvements       5,071    
Total 5,935     5,935    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,164)     (1,164)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2007          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 5,935          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,164          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Sherwood - Topeka, KS [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       11,918    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,142    
Buildings & Improvements       14,684    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,405    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,745    
Buildings & Improvements       17,486    
Total 19,231     19,231    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (7,099)     (7,099)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1999          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 19,231          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 7,099          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Sierra Vista - Sioux Falls, SD [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       1,358    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       241    
Buildings & Improvements       2,097    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       477    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       276    
Buildings & Improvements       2,539    
Total 2,815     2,815    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (350)     (350)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2011          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 2,815          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 350          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Silver Springs - Rapid City, SD [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       2,194    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       215    
Buildings & Improvements       3,006    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       351    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       237    
Buildings & Improvements       3,335    
Total 3,572     3,572    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (161)     (161)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 3,572          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 161          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | South Pointe - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       8,428    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       550    
Buildings & Improvements       9,548    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,836    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,362    
Buildings & Improvements       12,572    
Total 13,934     13,934    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (5,881)     (5,881)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1995          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 13,934          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 5,881          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | South Pointe - Minot, ND [Member] | Minimum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 24 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | South Pointe - Minot, ND [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Southpoint - Grand Forks, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       576    
Buildings & Improvements       9,893    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       95    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       605    
Buildings & Improvements       9,959    
Total $ 10,564     10,564    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (672)     (672)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2013          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 10,564          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 672          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Southview - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       1,009    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       185    
Buildings & Improvements       469    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       435    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       251    
Buildings & Improvements       838    
Total 1,089     1,089    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (401)     (401)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1994          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,089          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 401          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Southwind - Grand Forks, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       5,385    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       400    
Buildings & Improvements       5,034    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,290    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       796    
Buildings & Improvements       7,928    
Total 8,724     8,724    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (3,754)     (3,754)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1995          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 8,724          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 3,754          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Southwind - Grand Forks, ND [Member] | Minimum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 24 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Southwind - Grand Forks, ND [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Summit Park - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       882    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       161    
Buildings & Improvements       1,898    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,847    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       795    
Buildings & Improvements       3,111    
Total $ 3,906     3,906    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,347)     (1,347)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1997          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 3,906          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,347          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Summit Park - Minot, ND [Member] | Minimum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 24 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Summit Park - Minot, ND [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Sunset Trail - Rochester, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       7,875    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       336    
Buildings & Improvements       12,814    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,926    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       662    
Buildings & Improvements       15,414    
Total $ 16,076     16,076    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (5,937)     (5,937)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1999          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 16,076          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 5,937          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Temple - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       72    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       234    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Buildings & Improvements       234    
Total 234     234    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (64)     (64)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2006          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 234          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 64          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Terrace Heights - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       147    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       29    
Buildings & Improvements       312    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       148    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       40    
Buildings & Improvements       449    
Total 489     489    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (184)     (184)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2006          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 489          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 184          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Thomasbrook - Lincoln, NE [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       5,793    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       600    
Buildings & Improvements       10,306    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,578    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,421    
Buildings & Improvements       13,063    
Total 14,484     14,484    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (4,967)     (4,967)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1999          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 14,484          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 4,967          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Valley Park - Grand Forks, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       3,755    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       294    
Buildings & Improvements       4,137    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,667    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,177    
Buildings & Improvements       6,921    
Total 8,098     8,098    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,827)     (2,827)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1999          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 8,098          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,827          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Villa West - Topeka, KS [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       11,923    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,590    
Buildings & Improvements       15,760    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,152    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,942    
Buildings & Improvements       16,560    
Total 18,502     18,502    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,839)     (1,839)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2012          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 18,502          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,839          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Village Green - Rochester, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       945    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       234    
Buildings & Improvements       2,296    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,009    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       359    
Buildings & Improvements       3,180    
Total 3,539     3,539    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,011)     (1,011)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2003          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 3,539          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,011          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | West Stonehill - Waite Park, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       8,267    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       939    
Buildings & Improvements       10,167    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,436    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,673    
Buildings & Improvements       15,869    
Total 17,542     17,542    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (7,323)     (7,323)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1995          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 17,542          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 7,323          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Westridge - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       1,543    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       68    
Buildings & Improvements       1,887    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       309    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       79    
Buildings & Improvements       2,185    
Total 2,264     2,264    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (454)     (454)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 2,264          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 454          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Westwood Park - Bismarck, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       1,916    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       116    
Buildings & Improvements       1,909    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,975    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       284    
Buildings & Improvements       3,716    
Total 4,000     4,000    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,546)     (1,546)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1998          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 4,000          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,546          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Whispering Ridge - Omaha, NE [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       21,653    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       2,139    
Buildings & Improvements       25,424    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,025    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       2,316    
Buildings & Improvements       26,272    
Total 28,588     28,588    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,349)     (2,349)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2012          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 28,588          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,349          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Williston Garden - Williston, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       10,070    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,400    
Buildings & Improvements       17,696    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       215    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,431    
Buildings & Improvements       17,880    
Total 19,311     19,311    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,853)     (2,853)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2012          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 19,311          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,853          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Winchester - Rochester, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       2,313    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       748    
Buildings & Improvements       5,622    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,877    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,016    
Buildings & Improvements       7,231    
Total 8,247     8,247    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,457)     (2,457)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2003          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 8,247          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,457          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Woodridge - Rochester, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       6,092    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       370    
Buildings & Improvements       6,028    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,388    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       741    
Buildings & Improvements       8,045    
Total 8,786     8,786    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (3,810)     (3,810)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1997          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 8,786          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 3,810          
Multi-Family Residential [Member] | Wholly Owned Properties [Member]            
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Additions 282,457 183,114 $ 84,117      
Commercial Healthcare [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       171,332    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       24,479    
Buildings & Improvements       264,856    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       48,585    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       25,262    
Buildings & Improvements       312,658    
Total 337,920     337,920    
Accumulated Depreciation (83,558)     (83,558)    
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 337,920          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 83,558          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | 2800 Medical Building - Minneapolis, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       7,552    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       204    
Buildings & Improvements       7,135    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,547    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       229    
Buildings & Improvements       9,657    
Total 9,886     9,886    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (3,386)     (3,386)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2005          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 9,886          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 3,386          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | 2828 Chicago Avenue - Minneapolis, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       11,813    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       726    
Buildings & Improvements       11,319    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,280    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       729    
Buildings & Improvements       16,596    
Total 17,325     17,325    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (4,614)     (4,614)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2007          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 17,325          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 4,614          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Airport Medical - Bloomington, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Buildings & Improvements       4,678    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       51    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       11    
Buildings & Improvements       4,718    
Total 4,729     4,729    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,848)     (1,848)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2002          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 4,729          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,848          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Billings 2300 Grant Road - Billings, MT [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       980    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       649    
Buildings & Improvements       1,216    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       649    
Buildings & Improvements       1,216    
Total 1,865     1,865    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (176)     (176)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2010          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,865          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 176          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Burnsville 303 Nicollet Medical (Ridgeview) - Burnsville, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       7,903    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,071    
Buildings & Improvements       6,842    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,137    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,160    
Buildings & Improvements       8,890    
Total 10,050     10,050    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,904)     (1,904)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 10,050          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,904          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Burnsville 305 Nicollet Medical (Ridgeview South) - Burnsville, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       4,947    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       189    
Buildings & Improvements       5,127    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,221    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       248    
Buildings & Improvements       6,289    
Total 6,537     6,537    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,261)     (1,261)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 6,537          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,261          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Denfeld Clinic - Duluth, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       1,308    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       501    
Buildings & Improvements       2,597    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       501    
Buildings & Improvements       2,598    
Total 3,099     3,099    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (783)     (783)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2004          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 3,099          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 783          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Eagan 1440 Duckwood Medical - Eagan, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       521    
Buildings & Improvements       1,547    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       556    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       521    
Buildings & Improvements       2,103    
Total 2,624     2,624    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (730)     (730)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 2,624          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 730          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Edina 6363 France Medical - Edina, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       11,228    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Buildings & Improvements       12,675    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,319    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Buildings & Improvements       15,994    
Total 15,994     15,994    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (4,455)     (4,455)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 15,994          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 4,455          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Edina 6405 France Medical - Edina, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       8,568    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Buildings & Improvements       12,201    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       257    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Buildings & Improvements       12,458    
Total 12,458     12,458    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (3,407)     (3,407)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 12,458          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 3,407          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Edina 6517 Drew Avenue - Edina, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       353    
Buildings & Improvements       660    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       27    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       372    
Buildings & Improvements       668    
Total 1,040     1,040    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (239)     (239)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2002          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,040          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 239          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Edina 6525 Drew Avenue - Edina, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       388    
Buildings & Improvements       117    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       388    
Buildings & Improvements       117    
Total 505     505    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (13)     (13)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2011          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 505          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 13          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Edina 6525 France SMC II - Edina, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       9,604    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       755    
Buildings & Improvements       8,054    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,156    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,040    
Buildings & Improvements       13,925    
Total 14,965     14,965    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (6,345)     (6,345)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2003          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 14,965          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 6,345          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Edina 6545 France SMC I - Edina MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       28,993    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       3,480    
Buildings & Improvements       30,192    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       14,383    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       3,480    
Buildings & Improvements       44,575    
Total 48,055     48,055    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (18,379)     (18,379)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2001          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 48,055          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 18,379          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Edina 6565 France SMC III - Edina, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Buildings & Improvements       33,032    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,201    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Buildings & Improvements       34,233    
Total 34,233     34,233    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (701)     (701)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 34,233          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 701          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Fresenius - Duluth, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       500    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       50    
Buildings & Improvements       1,520    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       50    
Buildings & Improvements       1,522    
Total 1,572     1,572    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (458)     (458)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2004          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,572          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 458          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Garden View - St. Paul, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       6,890    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Buildings & Improvements       7,408    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,072    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       26    
Buildings & Improvements       8,454    
Total 8,480     8,480    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (3,001)     (3,001)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2002          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 8,480          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 3,001          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Gateway Clinic - Sandstone, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       757    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       77    
Buildings & Improvements       1,699    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       77    
Buildings & Improvements       1,699    
Total 1,776     1,776    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (512)     (512)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2004          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,776          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 512          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Healtheast St John & Woodwinds - Maplewood & Woodbury, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       5,654    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       3,239    
Buildings & Improvements       18,362    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       3,239    
Buildings & Improvements       18,362    
Total 21,601     21,601    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (7,326)     (7,326)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2000          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 21,601          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 7,326          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | High Pointe Health Campus - Lake Elmo, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       7,500    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,305    
Buildings & Improvements       10,528    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,174    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,398    
Buildings & Improvements       12,609    
Total 14,007     14,007    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (4,226)     (4,226)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2004          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 14,007          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 4,226          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Lakeside Medical Plaza - Omaha, NE [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       4,294    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       903    
Buildings & Improvements       5,210    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       903    
Buildings & Improvements       5,210    
Total 6,113     6,113    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (92)     (92)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 6,113          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 92          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Mariner Clinic - Superior, WI            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       1,657    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Buildings & Improvements       3,781    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       275    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       20    
Buildings & Improvements       4,036    
Total 4,056     4,056    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,182)     (1,182)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2004          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 4,056          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,182          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Minneapolis 701 25th Avenue Medical - Minneapolis, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       7,016    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Buildings & Improvements       7,873    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,566    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Buildings & Improvements       9,439    
Total 9,439     9,439    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,205)     (2,205)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 9,439          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,205          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Missoula 3050 Great Northern - Missoula, MT [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       997    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       640    
Buildings & Improvements       1,331    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       640    
Buildings & Improvements       1,331    
Total 1,971     1,971    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (193)     (193)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2010          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 1,971          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 193          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Park Dental - Brooklyn Center, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       185    
Buildings & Improvements       2,767    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       15    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       200    
Buildings & Improvements       2,767    
Total 2,967     2,967    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (943)     (943)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2002          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 2,967          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 943          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Pavilion I - Duluth, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       4,366    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,245    
Buildings & Improvements       8,898    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       31    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,245    
Buildings & Improvements       8,929    
Total 10,174     10,174    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,670)     (2,670)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2004          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 10,174          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,670          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Pavilion II - Duluth, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       8,034    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       2,715    
Buildings & Improvements       14,673    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,937    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       2,715    
Buildings & Improvements       16,610    
Total 19,325     19,325    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (6,306)     (6,306)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2004          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 19,325          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 6,306          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | PrairieCare Medical - Brooklyn Park, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       14,982    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       2,610    
Buildings & Improvements       21,798    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       32    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       2,610    
Buildings & Improvements       21,830    
Total 24,440     24,440    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (407)     (407)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 24,440          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 407          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Ritchie Medical Plaza - St Paul, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       8,320    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,615    
Buildings & Improvements       7,851    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,063    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,647    
Buildings & Improvements       11,882    
Total 13,529     13,529    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (3,422)     (3,422)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2005          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 13,529          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 3,422          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | St Michael Clinic - St Michael, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       1,736    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       328    
Buildings & Improvements       2,259    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       264    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       328    
Buildings & Improvements       2,523    
Total 2,851     2,851    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (573)     (573)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2007          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 2,851          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 573          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Trinity at Plaza 16 - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       4,577    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       568    
Buildings & Improvements       9,009    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       16    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       674    
Buildings & Improvements       8,919    
Total 9,593     9,593    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,049)     (1,049)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2011          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 9,593          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,049          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Wells Clinic - Hibbing, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       1,156    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       162    
Buildings & Improvements       2,497    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       162    
Buildings & Improvements       2,499    
Total 2,661     2,661    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (752)     (752)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2004          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 2,661          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 752          
Commercial Healthcare [Member] | Wholly Owned Properties [Member]            
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Additions 63,605          
Other Segments [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       22,313    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       13,004    
Buildings & Improvements       62,212    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       24,426    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       13,705    
Buildings & Improvements       85,937    
Total 99,642     99,642    
Accumulated Depreciation (20,175)     (20,175)    
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 99,642          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 20,175          
Other Segments [Member] | 1st Avenue Building - Minot, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       30    
Buildings & Improvements       337    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       30    
Buildings & Improvements       337    
Total 367     367    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (49)     (49)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1981          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 367          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 49          
Other Segments [Member] | 1st Avenue Building - Minot, ND [Member] | Minimum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 33 years          
Other Segments [Member] | 1st Avenue Building - Minot, ND [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Other Segments [Member] | 17 South Main - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       72    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       15    
Buildings & Improvements       75    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       197    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       17    
Buildings & Improvements       270    
Total $ 287     287    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (205)     (205)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2000          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 287          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 205          
Other Segments [Member] | Bismarck 715 East Broadway - Bismarck, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       2,041    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       389    
Buildings & Improvements       1,283    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,126    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       443    
Buildings & Improvements       2,355    
Total 2,798     2,798    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (544)     (544)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2008          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 2,798          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 544          
Other Segments [Member] | Bloomington 2000 W 94th Street - Bloomington, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       0    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       2,133    
Buildings & Improvements       4,097    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,243    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       2,230    
Buildings & Improvements       5,243    
Total 7,473     7,473    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,649)     (1,649)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2006          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 7,473          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,649          
Other Segments [Member] | Dakota West Plaza - Minot , ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       338    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       92    
Buildings & Improvements       493    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       30    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       106    
Buildings & Improvements       509    
Total 615     615    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (135)     (135)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2006          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 615          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 135          
Other Segments [Member] | Grand Forks Carmike - Grand Forks, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       1,176    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       184    
Buildings & Improvements       2,360    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       184    
Buildings & Improvements       2,362    
Total 2,546     2,546    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,270)     (1,270)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1994          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 2,546          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,270          
Other Segments [Member] | Lexington Commerce Center - Eagan, MN [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       1,504    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       453    
Buildings & Improvements       4,352    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,077    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       492    
Buildings & Improvements       6,390    
Total 6,882     6,882    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (3,013)     (3,013)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1999          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 6,882          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 3,013          
Other Segments [Member] | Minot 1400 31st Ave - Minot, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,026    
Buildings & Improvements       6,143    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,404    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,038    
Buildings & Improvements       10,535    
Total 11,573     11,573    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,904)     (2,904)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2010          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 11,573          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,904          
Other Segments [Member] | Minot 2505 16th Street SW - Minot, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       298    
Buildings & Improvements       1,724    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       296    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       298    
Buildings & Improvements       2,020    
Total 2,318     2,318    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (351)     (351)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2009          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 2,318          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 351          
Other Segments [Member] | Minot Arrowhead - Minot, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       100    
Buildings & Improvements       3,216    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,554    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       176    
Buildings & Improvements       8,694    
Total 8,870     8,870    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,402)     (2,402)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 1973          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 8,870          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,402          
Other Segments [Member] | Minot IPS - Minot, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       416    
Buildings & Improvements       5,952    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       416    
Buildings & Improvements       5,952    
Total 6,368     6,368    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (537)     (537)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2012          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 6,368          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 537          
Other Segments [Member] | Minot Southgate Wells Fargo Bank - Minot, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       992    
Buildings & Improvements       2,237    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       992    
Buildings & Improvements       2,237    
Total 3,229     3,229    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (81)     (81)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2014          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 3,229          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 81          
Other Segments [Member] | Minot Southgate Retail - Minot, ND [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       889    
Buildings & Improvements       1,734    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       889    
Buildings & Improvements       1,734    
Total 2,623     2,623    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (24)     (24)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2015          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 2,623          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 24          
Other Segments [Member] | Plaza 16 - Minot, ND [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       6,916    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       389    
Buildings & Improvements       5,444    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,860    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       598    
Buildings & Improvements       9,095    
Total 9,693     9,693    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,410)     (2,410)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2009          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 9,693          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,410          
Other Segments [Member] | Roseville 3075 Long Lake Road - Roseville, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       810    
Buildings & Improvements       10,244    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,771    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       810    
Buildings & Improvements       12,015    
Total 12,825     12,825    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (507)     (507)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2001          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 12,825          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 507          
Other Segments [Member] | Urbandale 3900 106th Street - Urbandale, IA [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       10,266    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       3,680    
Buildings & Improvements       9,893    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,982    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       3,863    
Buildings & Improvements       11,692    
Total 15,555     15,555    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,955)     (2,955)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2007          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 15,555          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 2,955          
Other Segments [Member] | Woodbury 1865 Woodlane - Woodbury, MN [Member]            
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       1,108    
Buildings & Improvements       2,628    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,884    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       1,123    
Buildings & Improvements       4,497    
Total 5,620     5,620    
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,139)     (1,139)    
Date of Construction or Acquisition 2007          
Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed 40 years          
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 5,620          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,139          
Other Segments [Member] | Wholly Owned Properties [Member]            
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Additions 2,623 $ 12,223        
Subtotal [Member]            
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]            
Encumbrances       817,074    
Initial Cost to Company [Abstract]            
Land       117,284    
Buildings & Improvements       1,340,271    
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       223,916    
Gross amount at which carried at close of period [Abstract]            
Land       136,979    
Buildings & Improvements       1,544,492    
Total 1,681,471     1,681,471    
Accumulated Depreciation (312,889)     $ (312,889)    
Reconciliations of total real estate carrying value [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year 1,681,471          
Deductions during year [Abstract]            
Balance at close of year $ 312,889