RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS - Due to Related Parties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total due to related parties	$ 14,068	$ 3,463
Affiliated Entity
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total due to related parties	14,068	3,463
Asset management fees | Affiliated Entity
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total due to related parties	1,403	555
Property management fees and reimbursements | Affiliated Entity | C I M Management Entities
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total due to related parties	8,237	1,505
Expense reimbursements | Affiliated Entity | Corporate
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total due to related parties	1,676	613
Expense reimbursements | Affiliated Entity | Lending Segment
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total due to related parties	1,994	156
Upfront dealer manager and trailing dealer manager fees | Affiliated Entity
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total due to related parties	186	283
Non-issuance specific offering costs | Affiliated Entity
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total due to related parties	289	61
Other amounts due to the CIM Management Entities and certain of its affiliates | Affiliated Entity | C I M Management Entities and Related Parties
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total due to related parties	$ 283	$ 290