Investment in Real Estate (Details) $ in Millions		9 Months Ended
Mar. 28, 2022 USD ($) site	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Impairment		$ 3.6
Red Oak Shores Campground
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of sites acquired \| site	223
Purchase price	$ 9.5

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