Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Manufactured homes, net	$ (19,574)	$ (1,378)
Other assets, net	5,856	1,857
Net cash provided by operating activities	158,980	154,642
Capital improvements	(60,974)	(60,958)
Net cash used in investing activities	(66,447)	(82,493)
Cash and restricted cash, end of year	$ 30,661	$ 38,120	$ 22,347	$ 123,398

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