Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Consolidated net income	$ 62,253	$ 23,952
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Gain on sale of property, net of tax	(958)	0
Depreciation expense	57,210	53,235
Amortization of in-place leases	318	36,766
Amortization of loan costs	2,749	2,788
Debt premium amortization	(2,895)	(3,435)
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures	(1,185)	(1,838)
Distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures	1,099	1,107
Amortization of stock-related compensation	2,716	3,285
Revenue recognized from right-to-use contract upfront payments	(3,602)	(3,295)
Commission expense recognized related to right-to-use contracts	1,275	1,113
Accrued long term incentive plan compensation	956	390
Provision for uncollectible rents receivable	187	(29)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Notes receivable activity, net	306	268
Rent and other customer receivables, net	(28)	257
Inventory - Retail	(714)	(86)
Deferred commission expense	(2,393)	(2,010)
Escrow deposits and other assets	(5,427)	(1,919)
Accrued payroll and other operating expenses, net	8,966	4,249
Deferred revenue - upfront payments from right-to-use contracts	6,192	5,186
Deferred revenue - right-to-use annual payments	3,861	4,146
Rents received in advance and security deposits	7,186	4,896
Net cash provided by operating activities	138,072	129,026
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture	(1,120)	0
Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable	6,494	6,592
Issuance of Notes Receivable	(4,431)	(2,911)
Capital improvements	(35,850)	(30,560)
Net cash used in investing activities	(34,907)	(26,879)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net proceeds from stock options and employee stock purchase plan	578	696
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock	(16,692)	(33,280)
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest	(3,728)	(3,462)
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock	(4,640)	(8,069)
Stock repurchase and Unit redemption	0	43
Principal payments and mortgage debt payoff	(45,925)	(78,297)
New mortgage notes payable financing proceeds	110,000	85,500
Debt issuance costs	(1,510)	(667)
Equity issuance costs	(479)	(18)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	37,604	(37,640)
Cash, Period Increase (Decrease)	140,769	64,507
Cash	177,895	134,967
Supplemental Information:
Cash paid during the period for interest	59,210	58,672
Non-cash activities (increase/(decrease)):
Capital improvements - used homes acquired by repossessions	1,186	3,993
Net repayments of notes receivable - used homes acquired by repossessions	(1,186)	(3,993)
Building and other depreciable property - reclassification of rental homes	5,823	3,091
Escrow deposits and other assets - reclassification of rental homes	$ (5,823)	$ (3,091)