Schedule of notes and other receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total notes and other receivables, net	$ 81,179	$ 47,972
Other receivables, net [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total notes and other receivables, net	21,859	27,554
Total notes and other receivables [Domain]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total notes and other receivables, net	81,179	47,972
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Installment notes receivable on manufactured homes, net [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total notes and other receivables, net	$ 59,320	$ 20,418