Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Consolidated net income	$ 73,930	$ 62,253
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Gain on sale of property, net of tax	0	(958)
Depreciation expense	55,790	57,210
Amortization of in-place leases	2,716	318
Amortization of loan costs	2,480	2,749
Debt premium amortization	(2,640)	(2,895)
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures	(2,532)	(1,185)
Distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures	1,669	1,099
Amortization of stock-related compensation	2,431	2,716
Revenue recognized from right-to-use contract upfront payments	(3,697)	(3,602)
Commission expense recognized related to right-to-use contracts	1,318	1,275
Accrued Long Term Incentive Plan Compensation	950	956
Provision for uncollectible rents receivable	(529)	187
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Notes receivable activity, net	(1,152)	306
Deferred commission expense	(2,652)	(2,393)
Escrow deposits and other assets	6,403	(6,169)
Accrued payroll and other operating expenses, net	10,799	8,966
Deferred revenue - upfront payments from right-to-use contracts	6,012	6,192
Deferred revenue - right-to-use annual payments	3,042	3,861
Rents received in advance and security deposits	7,073	7,186
Net cash provided by operating activities	161,411	138,072
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Real estate acquisition	(44,225)	0
Payments for (Proceeds from) Delayed Tax Exempt Exchange	10,576	0
Cash Received from Joint Venture	116	0
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture	(2,485)	(1,120)
Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable	9,878	6,494
Issuance of Notes Receivable	(4,592)	(4,431)
Capital improvements	(26,534)	(35,850)
Net cash used in investing activities	(57,266)	(34,907)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net proceeds from stock options and employee stock purchase plan	496	578
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock	(47,843)	(16,692)
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest	(4,391)	(3,728)
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock	(4,638)	(4,640)
Principal payments and mortgage debt payoff	(73,566)	(45,925)
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt	54,000	110,000
Debt issuance costs	(1,720)	(1,510)
Equity issuance costs	(99)	(479)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(77,761)	37,604
Cash, Period Increase (Decrease)	26,384	140,769
Cash	84,811	177,895
Supplemental Information:
Cash paid during the period for interest	56,583	61,495
Non-cash activities (increase/(decrease)):
Capital improvements - used homes acquired by repossessions	648	1,186
Net repayments of notes receivable - used homes acquired by repossessions	648	1,186
Building and other depreciable property - reclassification of rental homes	9,640	5,823
Escrow deposits and other assets - reclassification of rental homes	(9,640)	(5,823)
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Fixed Assets Acquired	61,781	0
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Deferred Finance Costs	(180)	0
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Other Liabilities Assumed	1,817	0
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Payables Assumed	841	0
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Other Assets Acquired	412	0
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed	$ 14,564	$ 0