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Schedule III Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 180,979,000      
Initial Cost Land 1,920,889,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,100,835,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,927,085,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 11,729,722,000      
Total 13,656,807,000 $ 13,292,039,000 $ 12,972,170,000 $ 8,215,768,000
Accumulated Depreciation (2,549,287,000) $ (2,075,071,000) $ (1,674,801,000) $ (1,499,213,000)
Net 11,107,520,000      
Land        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 6,196,000      
Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,628,409,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 180,979,000      
Initial Cost Land 1,816,760,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 9,932,878,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,822,039,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 11,488,753,000      
Total 13,310,792,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,512,538,000)      
Net 10,798,254,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Quarterdeck [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0      
Initial Cost Land 920,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 24,097,000      
Gross Amount, Land 920,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 29,943,000      
Total 30,863,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,799,000)      
Net $ 24,064,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Westchase [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,571,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 20,091,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,571,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 23,548,000      
Total 28,119,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,236,000)      
Net $ 21,883,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | River's Walk [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 8,831,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 39,430,000      
Gross Amount, Land 8,831,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 41,074,000      
Total 49,905,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,579,000)      
Net $ 45,326,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | 1201 Midtown [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 11,929,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 57,885,000      
Gross Amount, Land 11,929,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 58,499,000      
Total 70,428,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,592,000)      
Net $ 66,836,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Fairways [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 910,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,207,000      
Gross Amount, Land 910,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 11,642,000      
Total 12,552,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,718,000)      
Net $ 3,834,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1992      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Paddock Club Columbia [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,840,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 16,560,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,840,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 21,703,000      
Total 23,543,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,550,000)      
Net $ 8,993,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1991      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Windsor Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,321,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,163,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,321,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 17,082,000      
Total 18,403,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,520,000)      
Net $ 13,883,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Highland Ridge [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 482,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,337,000      
Gross Amount, Land 482,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 7,127,000      
Total 7,609,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,803,000)      
Net $ 2,806,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1984      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Howell Commons [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,304,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 11,740,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,304,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 15,640,000      
Total 16,944,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,801,000)      
Net $ 6,143,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Paddock Club Greenville [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,200,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,800,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,200,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 13,227,000      
Total 14,427,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,894,000)      
Net $ 5,533,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Park Haywood [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 325,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 2,925,000      
Gross Amount, Land 360,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 7,565,000      
Total 7,925,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,558,000)      
Net $ 2,367,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1983      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1993      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Spring Creek [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 597,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 5,374,000      
Gross Amount, Land 583,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 8,417,000      
Total 9,000,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,995,000)      
Net $ 3,005,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Innovation Apartment Homes [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,437,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 52,026,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,437,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 53,252,000      
Total 57,689,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,168,000)      
Net $ 53,521,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Runaway Bay [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,085,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,269,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,097,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 13,889,000      
Total 14,986,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,420,000)      
Net $ 5,566,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1988      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Acklen West End [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 12,761,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 58,906,000      
Gross Amount, Land 12,761,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 59,355,000      
Total 72,116,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,159,000)      
Net $ 69,957,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2017      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Tanglewood [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 427,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 3,853,000      
Gross Amount, Land 427,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 6,973,000      
Total 7,400,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,346,000)      
Net $ 2,054,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1980      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Birchall at Ross Bridge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,640,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,842,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,640,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,463,000      
Total 33,103,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,815,000)      
Net $ 25,288,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Riverchase Trails        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,761,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 22,079,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,761,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 25,954,000      
Total 29,715,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,747,000)      
Net $ 22,968,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Trussville        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,402,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 31,813,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,402,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 34,691,000      
Total 38,093,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,256,000)      
Net $ 29,837,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Eagle Ridge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 851,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,667,000      
Gross Amount, Land 851,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 12,134,000      
Total 12,985,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,908,000)      
Net $ 5,077,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Traditions        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,211,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 25,162,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,211,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 27,751,000      
Total 30,962,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,063,000)      
Net $ 23,899,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Edgewater [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,943,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 38,673,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,943,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 43,047,000      
Total 47,990,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,439,000)      
Net $ 38,551,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1990      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Paddock Club Huntsville        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 909,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,152,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,739,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 24,421,000      
Total 26,160,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,497,000)      
Net $ 11,663,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1993      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Madison        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,601,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,934,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,601,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,587,000      
Total 34,188,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,467,000)      
Net $ 26,721,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Cypress Village at Cypress Village        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,290,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 12,238,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,290,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 14,028,000      
Total 15,318,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,117,000)      
Net $ 12,201,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Liberty Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,922,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 30,977,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,922,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 36,364,000      
Total 40,286,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,819,000)      
Net $ 31,467,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at OldTown Scottsdale [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 7,820,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 51,627,000      
Gross Amount, Land 7,820,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 56,470,000      
Total 64,290,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,886,000)      
Net $ 51,404,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Calais Forest [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,026,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 9,244,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,026,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 17,138,000      
Total 18,164,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,927,000)      
Net $ 6,237,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | SkySong [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 0      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 55,748,000      
Gross Amount, Land 0      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 57,350,000      
Total 57,350,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,419,000)      
Net $ 51,931,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2014      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Napa Valley [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 960,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,642,000      
Gross Amount, Land 960,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 14,344,000      
Total 15,304,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,664,000)      
Net $ 5,640,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1984      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1996      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Palisades At Chenal Valley [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,560,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 25,234,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,560,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 29,038,000      
Total 31,598,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,613,000)      
Net $ 23,985,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2006      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Ridge at Chenal Valley        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,626,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 2,626,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 28,104,000      
Total 30,730,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,795,000)      
Net $ 25,935,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Westside Creek I & II        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,271,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 11,463,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,271,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 20,068,000      
Total 21,339,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,058,000)      
Net $ 8,281,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Edge at Lyon's Gate        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 7,901,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 27,182,000      
Gross Amount, Land 7,901,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,112,000      
Total 38,013,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,854,000)      
Net $ 27,159,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2008      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Residences at Fountainhead [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 12,212,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 56,705,000      
Gross Amount, Land 12,212,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 57,626,000      
Total 69,838,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,515,000)      
Net $ 65,323,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Sky View Ranch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,668,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,577,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,668,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 16,913,000      
Total 19,581,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,888,000)      
Net $ 13,693,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2009      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Talus Ranch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 12,741,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 47,701,000      
Gross Amount, Land 12,741,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 51,580,000      
Total 64,321,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,278,000)      
Net $ 43,043,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2005      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2006      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Inverness Commons        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,219,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 26,255,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,219,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 28,010,000      
Total 32,229,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,523,000)      
Net $ 25,706,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2002      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Scottsdale        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,612,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 20,273,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,612,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 22,465,000      
Total 26,077,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,301,000)      
Net $ 20,776,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Tiffany Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,024,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 9,219,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,024,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 14,827,000      
Total 15,851,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,235,000)      
Net $ 5,616,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1996      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Indigo Point        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,167,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,500,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,167,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 14,485,000      
Total 15,652,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,125,000)      
Net $ 6,527,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1989      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Paddock Club Brandon        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,896,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 26,111,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,896,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,801,000      
Total 35,697,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,855,000)      
Net $ 14,842,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Lakewood Ranch [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,980,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 40,230,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,980,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 43,848,000      
Total 46,828,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,961,000)      
Net $ 36,867,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Preserve at Coral Square        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 9,600,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 40,004,000      
Gross Amount, Land 9,600,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 51,093,000      
Total 60,693,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (24,698,000)      
Net $ 35,995,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2004      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Paddock Club Gainesville        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,800,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 15,879,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,800,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 20,960,000      
Total 22,760,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,315,000)      
Net $ 12,445,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | The Retreat at Magnolia Parke        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,040,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 16,338,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,040,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 17,214,000      
Total 19,254,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,568,000)      
Net $ 14,686,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Heathrow        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,101,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 35,684,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,101,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 38,980,000      
Total 43,081,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,198,000)      
Net $ 33,883,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Atlantic Crossing        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,000,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 19,495,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,000,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 21,254,000      
Total 25,254,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,820,000)      
Net $ 19,434,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Cooper's Hawk        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 854,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,500,000      
Gross Amount, Land 854,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 11,390,000      
Total 12,244,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,391,000)      
Net $ 3,853,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Hunter's Ridge at Deerwood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,533,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 13,835,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,533,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 19,792,000      
Total 21,325,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,275,000)      
Net $ 8,050,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Lakeside        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,430,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 12,883,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,430,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 21,328,000      
Total 22,758,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,455,000)      
Net $ 7,303,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1996      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Lighthouse at Fleming Island        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,047,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 35,052,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,047,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 40,567,000      
Total 44,614,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,171,000)      
Net $ 23,443,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2003      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2003      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Paddock Club Mandarin        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,411,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,967,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,411,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 18,157,000      
Total 19,568,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,523,000)      
Net $ 10,045,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | St Augustine        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,857,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 6,475,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,857,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 26,412,000      
Total 29,269,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,080,000)      
Net $ 16,189,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Tattersall at Tapestry Park        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 6,417,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 36,069,000      
Gross Amount, Land 6,417,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 37,405,000      
Total 43,822,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,701,000)      
Net $ 34,121,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Woodhollow        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,686,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 15,179,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,678,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 24,228,000      
Total 25,906,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,118,000)      
Net $ 8,788,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Lake Mary        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 6,346,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 41,539,000      
Gross Amount, Land 6,346,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 64,829,000      
Total 71,175,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,864,000)      
Net $ 59,311,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Town Park        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,742,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 56,562,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,742,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 60,770,000      
Total 66,512,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,774,000)      
Net $ 51,738,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2005      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Town Park Reserve        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,481,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,311,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,481,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 10,726,000      
Total 14,207,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,657,000)      
Net $ 11,550,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2004      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Retreat at Lake Nona        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 7,880,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 41,175,000      
Gross Amount, Land 7,880,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 45,895,000      
Total 53,775,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,388,000)      
Net $ 43,387,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2006      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2012      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Heather Glen        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,662,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 56,988,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,662,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 62,535,000      
Total 67,197,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,061,000)      
Net $ 53,136,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | The Club at Panama Beach        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 898,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,276,000      
Gross Amount, Land 893,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 18,272,000      
Total 19,165,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,384,000)      
Net $ 8,781,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Twin Lakes        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 22,778,000      
Initial Cost Land 3,091,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 47,793,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,091,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 50,122,000      
Total 53,213,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,617,000)      
Net $ 41,596,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2005      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Paddock Club Tallahassee        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 530,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,805,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,480,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 19,588,000      
Total 21,068,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,247,000)      
Net $ 7,821,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1992      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Verandas at Southwood [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,600,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 25,914,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,600,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 27,022,000      
Total 30,622,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,260,000)      
Net $ 26,362,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2003      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Belmere        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 852,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,667,000      
Gross Amount, Land 852,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 14,839,000      
Total 15,691,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,394,000)      
Net $ 5,297,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1984      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Links at Carrollwood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 817,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,355,000      
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,753,000      
Gross Amount, Land 927,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 13,108,000      
Total 14,035,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,528,000)      
Net $ 5,507,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1980      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Bay at Rocky Point [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,541,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,381,000      
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,017,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,541,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 29,398,000      
Total 33,939,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,378,000)      
Net $ 31,561,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Harbour Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 16,296,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 116,193,000      
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,422,000      
Gross Amount, Land 16,296,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 121,615,000      
Total 137,911,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,385,000)      
Net $ 127,526,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Hyde Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 16,891,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 95,259,000      
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,230,000      
Gross Amount, Land 16,891,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 98,489,000      
Total 115,380,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,415,000)      
Net $ 106,965,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1994      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Rocky Point [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 35,260,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 153,102,000      
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 6,858,000      
Gross Amount, Land 35,260,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 159,960,000      
Total 195,220,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,220,000)      
Net $ 182,000,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Soho Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,190,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 56,296,000      
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 204,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,190,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 56,500,000      
Total 61,690,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,290,000)      
Net $ 57,400,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Village Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,738,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 19,055,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,891,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 21,674,000      
Total 24,565,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,809,000)      
Net $ 16,756,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2005      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2008      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Hampton Preserve        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 6,233,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 69,535,000      
Gross Amount, Land 6,233,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 71,130,000      
Total 77,363,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,289,000)      
Net $ 62,074,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Seven Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,051,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 42,768,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,051,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 45,379,000      
Total 48,430,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,952,000)      
Net $ 38,478,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2004      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Windermere        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,711,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 36,710,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,711,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 37,907,000      
Total 40,618,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,096,000)      
Net $ 32,522,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Park Crest At Innisbrook        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 26,483,000      
Initial Cost Land 6,900,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 26,613,000      
Gross Amount, Land 6,900,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 29,471,000      
Total 36,371,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,455,000)      
Net $ 25,916,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2009      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Allure at Brookwood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 11,168,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 52,758,000      
Gross Amount, Land 11,168,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 57,558,000      
Total 68,726,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,286,000)      
Net $ 55,440,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2012      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Allure in Buckhead Village Residential        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 8,633,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 19,844,000      
Gross Amount, Land 8,633,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 26,133,000      
Total 34,766,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,187,000)      
Net $ 27,579,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2002      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2012      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | The High Rise at Post Alexander [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 8,435,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 92,294,000      
Gross Amount, Land 8,435,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 92,446,000      
Total 100,881,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,258,000)      
Net $ 90,623,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Alexander [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 15,440,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 73,278,000      
Gross Amount, Land 15,440,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 74,906,000      
Total 90,346,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,920,000)      
Net $ 85,426,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2006      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Briarcliff [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 24,645,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 114,921,000      
Gross Amount, Land 24,645,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 117,704,000      
Total 142,349,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,380,000)      
Net $ 132,969,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Brookhaven [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 29,048,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 106,463,000      
Gross Amount, Land 29,048,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 111,747,000      
Total 140,795,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,425,000)      
Net $ 131,370,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Chastain [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 30,223,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 82,964,000      
Gross Amount, Land 30,223,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 84,602,000      
Total 114,825,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,721,000)      
Net $ 108,104,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1990      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Crossing [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 15,799,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 48,054,000      
Gross Amount, Land 15,799,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 49,792,000      
Total 65,591,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,113,000)      
Net $ 61,478,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1995      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Gardens [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 17,907,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 56,093,000      
Gross Amount, Land 17,907,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 58,478,000      
Total 76,385,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,019,000)      
Net $ 71,366,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Glen [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 13,878,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 51,079,000      
Gross Amount, Land 13,878,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 53,736,000      
Total 67,614,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,328,000)      
Net $ 63,286,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Sanctuary At Oglethorpe [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 6,875,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 31,441,000      
Gross Amount, Land 6,875,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 36,953,000      
Total 43,828,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,085,000)      
Net $ 30,743,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1994      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2008      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Centennial Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 13,650,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,950,000      
Gross Amount, Land 13,650,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 72,070,000      
Total 85,720,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,344,000)      
Net $ 84,376,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2018      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Prescott        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,840,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 24,011,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,840,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 28,576,000      
Total 32,416,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,745,000)      
Net $ 18,671,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2004      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Berkeley Lake        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,960,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 15,707,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,960,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 17,787,000      
Total 19,747,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,889,000)      
Net $ 14,858,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Lake Lanier Club [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 6,710,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 40,994,000      
Gross Amount, Land 6,710,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 49,413,000      
Total 56,123,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (23,407,000)      
Net $ 32,716,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2005      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at River Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,360,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 13,579,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,360,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 15,531,000      
Total 19,891,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,275,000)      
Net $ 14,616,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1992      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at River Plantation        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,059,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 19,158,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,059,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 21,209,000      
Total 23,268,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,773,000)      
Net $ 17,495,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1994      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at McDaniel Farm        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,985,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 32,206,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,985,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 36,157,000      
Total 40,142,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,744,000)      
Net $ 30,398,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Pleasant Hill        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 6,753,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 32,202,000      
Gross Amount, Land 6,753,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 36,506,000      
Total 43,259,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,415,000)      
Net $ 33,844,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [2] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 6,861,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 23,748,000      
Gross Amount, Land 6,861,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 27,090,000      
Total 33,951,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,144,000)      
Net $ 27,807,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Shiloh        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,864,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 45,893,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,864,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 49,991,000      
Total 54,855,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,220,000)      
Net $ 42,635,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2002      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Milstead Village        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,100,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 29,240,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,100,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,503,000      
Total 33,603,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,527,000)      
Net $ 27,076,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2008      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Barrett Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,661,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 26,186,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,661,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 29,118,000      
Total 34,779,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,050,000)      
Net $ 26,729,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Godley Station        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 9,028,000      
Initial Cost Land 1,800,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 35,454,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,800,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 38,938,000      
Total 40,738,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,635,000)      
Net $ 32,103,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Godley Lake        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,750,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 30,893,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,750,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,142,000      
Total 33,892,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,473,000)      
Net $ 26,419,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Avala at Savannah Quarters        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [2] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,500,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 24,862,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,500,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 26,908,000      
Total 28,408,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,972,000)      
Net $ 21,436,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Georgetown Grove        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,288,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 11,579,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,288,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 15,272,000      
Total 16,560,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,078,000)      
Net $ 6,482,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Hammocks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,441,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 36,863,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,441,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 41,201,000      
Total 43,642,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,202,000)      
Net $ 34,440,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Haven at Prairie Trace [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,500,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 40,614,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,500,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 41,842,000      
Total 45,342,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,862,000)      
Net $ 41,480,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Greentree        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,710,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,494,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,710,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 12,233,000      
Total 13,943,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,430,000)      
Net $ 10,513,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1984      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Grand Reserve at Pinnacle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,024,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 31,525,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,024,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 37,400,000      
Total 39,424,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,490,000)      
Net $ 20,934,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Huntington        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,521,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,223,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,521,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 9,499,000      
Total 12,020,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,374,000)      
Net $ 9,646,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Marsh Cove        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,231,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,555,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,231,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 9,928,000      
Total 15,159,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,876,000)      
Net $ 12,283,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1983      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Oaks at Wilmington Island        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,910,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 25,315,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,864,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,048,000      
Total 32,912,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,626,000)      
Net $ 20,286,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2006      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Highlands of West Village I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 14,410,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 73,733,000      
Gross Amount, Land 14,410,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 80,789,000      
Total 95,199,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,206,000)      
Net $ 82,993,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | The Denton III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,000,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 42,144,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,000,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 43,516,000      
Total 47,516,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,530,000)      
Net $ 42,986,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Lakepointe [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 411,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 3,699,000      
Gross Amount, Land 411,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 6,406,000      
Total 6,817,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,737,000)      
Net $ 2,080,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | The Denton [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 750,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,795,000      
Gross Amount, Land 750,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 9,629,000      
Total 10,379,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (716,000)      
Net $ 9,663,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2014      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Mansion [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 694,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 6,242,000      
Gross Amount, Land 694,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 10,129,000      
Total 10,823,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,501,000)      
Net $ 3,322,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1989      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 900,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,097,000      
Gross Amount, Land 900,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 12,873,000      
Total 13,773,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,579,000)      
Net $ 4,194,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1989      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Stonemill Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,169,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,518,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,169,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 20,348,000      
Total 21,517,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,568,000)      
Net $ 6,949,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Crosswinds [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,535,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 13,826,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,535,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 19,561,000      
Total 21,096,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,735,000)      
Net $ 7,361,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1989      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1996      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Pear Orchard [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,351,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 12,168,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,351,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 21,023,000      
Total 22,374,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,488,000)      
Net $ 6,886,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Reflection Pointe [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 710,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,770,000      
Gross Amount, Land 848,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 17,513,000      
Total 18,361,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,444,000)      
Net $ 5,917,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1988      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Lakeshore Landing [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 676,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 6,284,000      
Gross Amount, Land 676,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 9,931,000      
Total 10,607,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,141,000)      
Net $ 5,466,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1974      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Market Station [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,814,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 46,241,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,814,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 48,550,000      
Total 54,364,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,451,000)      
Net $ 43,913,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2012      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Desert Vista [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,091,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 29,826,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,091,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 31,360,000      
Total 35,451,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,505,000)      
Net $ 27,946,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Palm Vista [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,909,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 25,643,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,909,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 28,472,000      
Total 33,381,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,116,000)      
Net $ 26,265,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Beaver Creek (Raleigh, NC) [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 7,491,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 34,863,000      
Gross Amount, Land 7,491,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 37,023,000      
Total 44,514,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,248,000)      
Net $ 36,266,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Hermitage at Beechtree        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 900,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,099,000      
Gross Amount, Land 900,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 13,185,000      
Total 14,085,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,663,000)      
Net $ 5,422,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1988      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Waterford Forest        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,000,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 20,250,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,000,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 24,143,000      
Total 28,143,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,450,000)      
Net $ 16,693,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2005      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | 1225 South Church I        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 9,612,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 22,342,000      
Gross Amount, Land 9,612,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 50,274,000      
Total 59,886,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,111,000)      
Net $ 50,775,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Ayrsley [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,481,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 52,119,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,481,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 66,105,000      
Total 68,586,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,604,000)      
Net $ 54,982,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Beverly Crest [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Gross Amount, Land $ 3,161,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 26,932,000      
Total 30,093,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,125,000)      
Net $ 23,968,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Legacy Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,891,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,272,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,891,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,539,000      
Total 33,430,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,185,000)      
Net $ 26,245,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Mallard Creek [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,591,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 27,713,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,591,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 29,526,000      
Total 34,117,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,969,000)      
Net $ 27,148,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2005      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at South Tryon        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,260,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 19,489,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,260,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 21,442,000      
Total 23,702,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,998,000)      
Net $ 18,704,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2002      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Timber Crest [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,901,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 17,192,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,901,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 19,608,000      
Total 22,509,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,294,000)      
Net $ 18,215,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Enclave [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,461,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 18,984,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,461,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 20,098,000      
Total 21,559,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,988,000)      
Net $ 17,571,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Ballantyne [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 16,216,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 44,817,000      
Gross Amount, Land 16,216,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 46,880,000      
Total 63,096,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,760,000)      
Net $ 59,336,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2004      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Gateway Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 17,528,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 57,444,000      
Gross Amount, Land 17,528,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 60,345,000      
Total 77,873,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,223,000)      
Net $ 72,650,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Park at Phillips Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 20,869,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 65,517,000      
Gross Amount, Land 20,869,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 68,821,000      
Total 89,690,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,683,000)      
Net $ 84,007,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Parkside at Wade [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 7,196,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 51,972,000      
Gross Amount, Land 7,196,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 52,645,000      
Total 59,841,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,150,000)      
Net $ 55,691,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2011      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Parkside Orlando [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,669,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 49,754,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,669,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 52,153,000      
Total 57,822,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,332,000)      
Net $ 53,490,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post South End [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 18,835,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 58,795,000      
Gross Amount, Land 18,835,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 60,283,000      
Total 79,118,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,505,000)      
Net $ 74,613,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Uptown [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 10,888,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 30,078,000      
Gross Amount, Land 10,888,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 31,565,000      
Total 42,453,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,630,000)      
Net $ 39,823,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Cornelius [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,571,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 29,151,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,571,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,606,000      
Total 35,177,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,365,000)      
Net $ 27,812,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Patterson Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,590,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 27,126,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,590,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,170,000      
Total 32,760,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,840,000)      
Net $ 25,920,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Deerfield [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,271,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 15,609,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,271,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 17,119,000      
Total 20,390,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,695,000)      
Net $ 15,695,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Research Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,201,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 37,682,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,201,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 40,603,000      
Total 44,804,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,458,000)      
Net $ 35,346,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2002      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Huntersville [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,251,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 31,948,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,251,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 34,557,000      
Total 38,808,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,033,000)      
Net $ 30,775,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Matthews [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,071,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 21,830,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,071,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 26,460,000      
Total 29,531,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,991,000)      
Net $ 22,540,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Matthews Commons [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,690,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,536,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,690,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,683,000      
Total 34,373,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,088,000)      
Net $ 27,285,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Arringdon [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 6,401,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 31,134,000      
Gross Amount, Land 6,401,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 34,082,000      
Total 40,483,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,917,000)      
Net $ 32,566,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2003      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Brier Creek (Raleigh, NC) [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 7,372,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 50,202,000      
Gross Amount, Land 7,372,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 52,480,000      
Total 59,852,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,622,000)      
Net $ 48,230,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Brier Falls (Raleigh, NC) [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 6,572,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 48,910,000      
Gross Amount, Land 6,572,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 50,718,000      
Total 57,290,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,066,000)      
Net $ 46,224,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Crabtree Valley [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,241,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 18,434,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,241,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 20,083,000      
Total 22,324,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,336,000)      
Net $ 17,988,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Hue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,690,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 29,910,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,690,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,449,000      
Total 36,139,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,630,000)      
Net $ 28,509,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Trinity Commons [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,232,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 45,138,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,232,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 48,378,000      
Total 53,610,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,612,000)      
Net $ 41,998,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Preserve At Brier Creek [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,850,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 21,980,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,831,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 47,450,000      
Total 53,281,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,903,000)      
Net $ 35,378,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2004      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2006      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Providence At Brier Creek [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,695,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 29,007,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,695,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,904,000      
Total 35,599,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,254,000)      
Net $ 24,345,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2008      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Woodwinds [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,968,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 19,928,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,968,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 23,858,000      
Total 25,826,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,313,000)      
Net $ 15,513,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2006      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | 535 Brookwood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 12,011,000      
Initial Cost Land 1,216,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 18,666,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,216,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 20,231,000      
Total 21,447,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,068,000)      
Net $ 15,379,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Park Place        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 723,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 6,504,000      
Gross Amount, Land 723,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 9,681,000      
Total 10,404,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,721,000)      
Net $ 3,683,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Charlotte at MIdtown [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 7,898,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 54,480,000      
Gross Amount, Land 7,898,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 55,305,000      
Total 63,203,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,791,000)      
Net $ 60,412,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2016      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2017      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Farmington Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,800,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 26,295,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,800,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 28,760,000      
Total 31,560,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,008,000)      
Net $ 20,552,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2007      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Waters Edge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,103,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 9,187,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,103,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 12,974,000      
Total 15,077,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,937,000)      
Net $ 11,140,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Hamilton Pointe        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,131,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,632,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,131,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 15,584,000      
Total 16,715,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,171,000)      
Net $ 8,544,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1989      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1992      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Hidden Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 972,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,954,000      
Gross Amount, Land 972,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 14,932,000      
Total 15,904,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,635,000)      
Net $ 9,269,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1988      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Steeplechase        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 217,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 1,957,000      
Gross Amount, Land 217,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 5,297,000      
Total 5,514,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,748,000)      
Net $ 1,766,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1991      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Windridge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 817,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,416,000      
Gross Amount, Land 817,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 11,880,000      
Total 12,697,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,087,000)      
Net $ 4,610,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1984      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Kirby Station        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,148,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,337,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,148,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 21,022,000      
Total 22,170,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,339,000)      
Net $ 7,831,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1978      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Lincoln on the Green        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,498,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 20,483,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,498,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 37,123,000      
Total 38,621,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (26,261,000)      
Net $ 12,360,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1992      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Park Estate        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 178,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 1,141,000      
Gross Amount, Land 178,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 6,231,000      
Total 6,409,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,878,000)      
Net $ 1,531,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1974      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1977      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Reserve at Dexter Lake        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,260,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 16,043,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,407,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 57,674,000      
Total 61,081,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (27,474,000)      
Net $ 33,607,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post West Austin [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 7,805,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 48,843,000      
Gross Amount, Land 7,805,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 50,011,000      
Total 57,816,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,930,000)      
Net $ 52,886,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Park Mesa [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,653,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 19,828,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,653,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 20,502,000      
Total 25,155,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,668,000)      
Net $ 23,487,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1992      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Paddock Club Murfreesboro        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 915,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,774,000      
Gross Amount, Land 915,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 18,423,000      
Total 19,338,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,763,000)      
Net $ 9,575,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Aventura at Indian Lake Village        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,950,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,053,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,950,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 29,729,000      
Total 34,679,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,663,000)      
Net $ 27,016,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Avondale at Kennesaw        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 16,552,000      
Initial Cost Land 3,456,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 22,443,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,456,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 25,450,000      
Total 28,906,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,550,000)      
Net $ 21,356,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Brentwood Downs        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,193,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,739,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,191,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 19,329,000      
Total 20,520,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,321,000)      
Net $ 8,199,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Bellevue        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 20,088,000      
Initial Cost Land 17,278,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 64,196,000      
Gross Amount, Land 17,276,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 67,563,000      
Total 84,839,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,950,000)      
Net $ 72,889,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Grand View Nashville        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,963,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 33,673,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,963,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 42,225,000      
Total 45,188,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,057,000)      
Net $ 25,131,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Monthaven Park        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,736,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,902,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,736,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 34,935,000      
Total 37,671,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,762,000)      
Net $ 19,909,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2004      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Park at Hermitage        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,524,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,800,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,524,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 23,814,000      
Total 25,338,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,472,000)      
Net $ 7,866,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Venue at Cool Springs        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 6,670,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 6,670,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 51,922,000      
Total 58,592,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,690,000)      
Net $ 49,902,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Verandas at Sam Ridley        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 20,372,000      
Initial Cost Land 3,350,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,308,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,350,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,629,000      
Total 33,979,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,018,000)      
Net $ 24,961,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Balcones Woods        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,598,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,398,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,598,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 23,531,000      
Total 25,129,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,270,000)      
Net $ 8,859,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1983      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Canyon Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 13,356,000      
Initial Cost Land 3,621,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 32,137,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,621,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 33,823,000      
Total 37,444,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,986,000)      
Net $ 29,458,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Canyon Pointe        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,778,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 20,201,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,778,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 22,368,000      
Total 26,146,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,831,000)      
Net $ 20,315,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2003      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Abbey [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,711,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,369,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,711,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 4,481,000      
Total 7,192,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (384,000)      
Net $ 6,808,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Addison Circle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 12,308,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 189,419,000      
Gross Amount, Land 12,308,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 196,056,000      
Total 208,364,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,940,000)      
Net $ 192,424,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Cole's Corner [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 13,030,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,383,000      
Gross Amount, Land 13,030,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 15,924,000      
Total 28,954,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,481,000)      
Net $ 27,473,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Double Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,131,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 29,375,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,131,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,289,000      
Total 33,420,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,172,000)      
Net $ 26,248,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Onion Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,902,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 33,010,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,902,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 34,807,000      
Total 39,709,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,337,000)      
Net $ 31,372,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Eastside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 7,134,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 58,095,000      
Gross Amount, Land 7,134,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 58,948,000      
Total 66,082,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,277,000)      
Net $ 60,805,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Gallery [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,391,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,910,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,391,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 8,597,000      
Total 12,988,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (870,000)      
Net $ 12,118,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Heights [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 26,245,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 37,922,000      
Gross Amount, Land 26,245,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 38,745,000      
Total 64,990,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,439,000)      
Net $ 61,551,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Katy Trail [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 10,333,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 32,456,000      
Gross Amount, Land 10,333,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 33,077,000      
Total 43,410,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,524,000)      
Net $ 40,886,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Legacy [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 6,575,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 55,277,000      
Gross Amount, Land 6,575,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 57,541,000      
Total 64,116,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,616,000)      
Net $ 59,500,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Meridian [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 8,780,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 13,654,000      
Gross Amount, Land 8,780,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 13,862,000      
Total 22,642,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,279,000)      
Net $ 21,363,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1991      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Sierra at Frisco Bridges [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 6,777,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 32,553,000      
Gross Amount, Land 6,777,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 33,133,000      
Total 39,910,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,291,000)      
Net $ 36,619,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 13,178,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 24,048,000      
Gross Amount, Land 13,178,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 25,065,000      
Total 38,243,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,013,000)      
Net $ 36,230,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Uptown Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 34,974,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 33,213,000      
Gross Amount, Land 34,974,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 36,677,000      
Total 71,651,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,231,000)      
Net $ 68,420,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Vineyard [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 7,966,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,471,000      
Gross Amount, Land 7,966,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 8,099,000      
Total 16,065,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (691,000)      
Net $ 15,374,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Vintage [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 13,621,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,608,000      
Gross Amount, Land 13,621,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 9,316,000      
Total 22,937,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (851,000)      
Net $ 22,086,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1993      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Worthington [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 13,713,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 43,268,000      
Gross Amount, Land 13,713,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 44,185,000      
Total 57,898,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,598,000)      
Net $ 54,300,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Grand Reserve at Sunset Valley        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,150,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 11,393,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,150,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 15,212,000      
Total 18,362,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,409,000)      
Net $ 10,953,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2004      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Quarry Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,621,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 34,461,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,621,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 40,341,000      
Total 44,962,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,509,000)      
Net $ 34,453,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Wells Branch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,094,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 32,283,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,388,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 33,907,000      
Total 37,295,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,568,000)      
Net $ 29,727,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Legacy at Western Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 9,100,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 49,339,000      
Gross Amount, Land 9,100,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 49,830,000      
Total 58,930,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,908,000)      
Net $ 47,022,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2009      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post South Lamar [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 11,542,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 41,293,000      
Gross Amount, Land 11,542,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 42,151,000      
Total 53,693,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,271,000)      
Net $ 49,422,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2011      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Barton Creek [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 8,683,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 21,497,000      
Gross Amount, Land 8,683,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 22,402,000      
Total 31,085,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,076,000)      
Net $ 29,009,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Silverado        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,900,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 24,009,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,900,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 28,218,000      
Total 31,118,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,387,000)      
Net $ 18,731,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2003      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2006      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Stassney Woods        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,621,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,501,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,621,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 16,156,000      
Total 17,777,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,362,000)      
Net $ 7,415,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Travis Station        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,281,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 6,169,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,281,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 14,188,000      
Total 16,469,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,227,000)      
Net $ 7,242,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Woods, The        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,405,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 12,769,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,405,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 22,585,000      
Total 23,990,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,639,000)      
Net $ 13,351,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1977      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Shoal Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,982,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 27,377,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,982,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 31,012,000      
Total 35,994,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,770,000)      
Net $ 28,224,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Willow Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,109,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 33,488,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,109,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 40,903,000      
Total 44,012,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,077,000)      
Net $ 33,935,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Midtown Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 19,038,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 89,570,000      
Gross Amount, Land 19,038,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 91,187,000      
Total 110,225,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,964,000)      
Net $ 102,261,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post 510 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 7,227,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 33,366,000      
Gross Amount, Land 7,227,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 33,655,000      
Total 40,882,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,162,000)      
Net $ 37,720,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2014      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Hebron (Dallas, TX) [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,231,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 42,237,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,231,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 43,514,000      
Total 47,745,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,268,000)      
Net $ 38,477,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2011      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Silverado [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,282,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 24,935,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,282,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 26,304,000      
Total 29,586,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,132,000)      
Net $ 23,454,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2005      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Silverado Reserve [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,951,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 31,705,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,951,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 33,659,000      
Total 37,610,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,652,000)      
Net $ 29,958,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2005      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Yale at 6th [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 13,107,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 62,764,000      
Gross Amount, Land 13,107,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 63,868,000      
Total 76,975,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,447,000)      
Net $ 74,528,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Grand Cypress [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,881,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 24,267,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,881,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 25,583,000      
Total 29,464,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,560,000)      
Net $ 24,904,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Courtyards at Campbell        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 988,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,893,000      
Gross Amount, Land 988,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 12,926,000      
Total 13,914,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,572,000)      
Net $ 5,342,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Deer Run        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,252,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 11,271,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,252,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 16,289,000      
Total 17,541,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,942,000)      
Net $ 6,599,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Grand Courtyard        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,730,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 22,240,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,730,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 25,855,000      
Total 28,585,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,461,000)      
Net $ 17,124,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2006      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Legends at Lowe's Farm        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,016,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 41,091,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,016,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 43,689,000      
Total 48,705,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,336,000)      
Net $ 37,369,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Reserve at Medical District        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,050,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 33,779,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,050,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 35,806,000      
Total 39,856,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,301,000)      
Net $ 32,555,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Watermark        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 960,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,438,000      
Gross Amount, Land 960,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 17,485,000      
Total 18,445,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,672,000)      
Net $ 9,773,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2002      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2004      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Bear Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 6,453,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 30,048,000      
Gross Amount, Land 6,453,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,922,000      
Total 39,375,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,561,000)      
Net $ 30,814,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Fairview        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,171,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 35,077,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,171,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 36,118,000      
Total 38,289,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,590,000)      
Net $ 30,699,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | La Valencia At Starwood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,240,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 26,069,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,240,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 27,746,000      
Total 30,986,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,144,000)      
Net $ 22,842,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Reserve at Frisco Bridges        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,968,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 34,018,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,968,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 35,463,000      
Total 37,431,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,350,000)      
Net $ 30,081,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Grapevine        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,351,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 29,757,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,351,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 35,426,000      
Total 37,777,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,355,000)      
Net $ 29,422,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Greenwood Forest        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,465,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 23,482,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,465,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 24,005,000      
Total 27,470,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,938,000)      
Net $ 22,532,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1994      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Legacy Pines        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,157,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 19,066,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,142,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 23,250,000      
Total 25,392,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,252,000)      
Net $ 13,140,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2003      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Park Place (Houston)        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,061,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 15,830,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,061,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 19,115,000      
Total 21,176,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,141,000)      
Net $ 13,035,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2007      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Ranchstone        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,480,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,807,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,480,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 17,578,000      
Total 19,058,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,245,000)      
Net $ 11,813,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2007      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Retreat at Vintage Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 8,211,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 40,352,000      
Gross Amount, Land 8,211,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 41,239,000      
Total 49,450,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,417,000)      
Net $ 45,033,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2014      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Cascade at Fall Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,985,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 40,011,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,985,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 42,817,000      
Total 48,802,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,666,000)      
Net $ 32,136,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2007      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Bella Casita at Las Colinas        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,521,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 26,432,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,521,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 28,787,000      
Total 31,308,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,207,000)      
Net $ 23,101,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Remington Hills        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,390,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 21,822,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,390,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 33,642,000      
Total 38,032,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,517,000)      
Net $ 30,515,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1984      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Reserve at Las Colinas        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,902,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 40,691,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,902,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 42,315,000      
Total 46,217,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,743,000)      
Net $ 37,474,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2006      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Valley Ranch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 22,778,000      
Initial Cost Land 5,072,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 37,397,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,072,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 49,540,000      
Total 54,612,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,067,000)      
Net $ 42,545,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Oakbend        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [2] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,598,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,616,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,598,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,653,000      
Total 38,251,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,001,000)      
Net $ 30,250,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Times Square at Craig Ranch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,130,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,058,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,130,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,382,000      
Total 33,512,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,932,000)      
Net $ 23,580,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Randal Lakes II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 3,200,000      
Gross Amount, Land 36,775,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 3,200,000      
Total 39,975,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,903,000)      
Net $ 38,072,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Parkside at Wade II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 9,450,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 46,316,000      
Gross Amount, Land 10,037,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 47,962,000      
Total 57,999,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,918,000)      
Net $ 52,081,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2017      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Afton Oaks [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 11,503,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 65,469,000      
Gross Amount, Land 11,503,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 68,889,000      
Total 80,392,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,027,000)      
Net $ 73,365,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2017      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post South Lamar II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 9,000,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 32,800,000      
Gross Amount, Land 9,000,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 52,850,000      
Total 61,850,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (632,000)      
Net $ 61,218,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2017      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Millennium Midtown [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 7,000,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 44,000,000      
Gross Amount, Land 7,000,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 83,882,000      
Total 90,882,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,294,000)      
Net $ 87,588,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2017      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | The Denton II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 770,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 770,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 24,258,000      
Total 25,028,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (695,000)      
Net $ 24,333,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2017      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Venue at Stonebridge Ranch [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,034,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 19,528,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,034,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 20,763,000      
Total 24,797,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,791,000)      
Net $ 21,006,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Highwood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 864,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,783,000      
Gross Amount, Land 864,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 11,413,000      
Total 12,277,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,612,000)      
Net $ 4,665,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1983      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Cityscape at Market Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 16,894,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 110,705,000      
Gross Amount, Land 16,894,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 112,709,000      
Total 129,603,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,590,000)      
Net $ 118,013,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Los Rios Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,273,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,823,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,273,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 35,543,000      
Total 38,816,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,242,000)      
Net $ 20,574,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2003      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Boulder Ridge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,382,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 26,930,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,382,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 33,294,000      
Total 36,676,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,517,000)      
Net $ 21,159,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2005      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Copper Ridge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,166,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 4,166,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 21,778,000      
Total 25,944,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,880,000)      
Net $ 20,064,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2008      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Ashton Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,511,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 36,241,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,511,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 38,410,000      
Total 43,921,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,934,000)      
Net $ 34,987,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Round Rock        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,691,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 45,379,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,691,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 47,730,000      
Total 52,421,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,832,000)      
Net $ 41,589,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Cobblestone Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 10,990,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 48,696,000      
Gross Amount, Land 10,990,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 51,085,000      
Total 62,075,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,428,000)      
Net $ 56,647,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Sierra Vista        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,561,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 16,488,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,561,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 20,064,000      
Total 22,625,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,118,000)      
Net $ 17,507,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Alamo Ranch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,380,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 26,982,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,380,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 29,659,000      
Total 32,039,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,533,000)      
Net $ 23,506,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Haven at Blanco        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,450,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 45,958,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,450,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 48,972,000      
Total 54,422,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,161,000)      
Net $ 43,261,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2012      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Stone Ranch at Westover Hills        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 17,533,000      
Initial Cost Land 4,000,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 24,992,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,000,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 27,762,000      
Total 31,762,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,907,000)      
Net $ 22,855,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2009      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Bulverde Oaks [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [2] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,257,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 36,759,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,257,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 38,055,000      
Total 42,312,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,283,000)      
Net $ 38,029,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2014      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Cypresswood Court        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 576,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 5,190,000      
Gross Amount, Land 576,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 10,393,000      
Total 10,969,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,175,000)      
Net $ 4,794,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1984      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Villages At Kirkwood [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,918,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 15,846,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,918,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 18,958,000      
Total 20,876,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,286,000)      
Net $ 11,590,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2004      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Green Tree Place        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 539,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,850,000      
Gross Amount, Land 539,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 8,611,000      
Total 9,150,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,160,000)      
Net $ 2,990,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1984      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Retreat at West Creek [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 7,112,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 36,136,000      
Gross Amount, Land 7,112,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 37,730,000      
Total 44,842,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,594,000)      
Net $ 41,248,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Adalay Bay        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,280,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 31,341,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,280,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 34,517,000      
Total 39,797,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,461,000)      
Net $ 31,336,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2002      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2012      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Greenbrier        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,842,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 21,677,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,842,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 23,291,000      
Total 28,133,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,024,000)      
Net $ 23,109,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1980      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Radius [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,040,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 36,481,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,040,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 38,874,000      
Total 43,914,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,672,000)      
Net $ 40,242,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Seasons at Celebrate Virginia        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 14,490,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 32,083,000      
Gross Amount, Land 14,490,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 71,681,000      
Total 86,171,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,240,000)      
Net $ 72,931,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2011      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Carlyle Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 29,728,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 154,309,000      
Gross Amount, Land 29,728,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 155,601,000      
Total 185,329,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,256,000)      
Net $ 173,073,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Corners at Trinity Centre [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 7,664,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 70,012,000      
Gross Amount, Land 7,664,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 71,524,000      
Total 79,188,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,641,000)      
Net $ 73,547,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Fallsgrove [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 17,524,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 58,896,000      
Gross Amount, Land 17,524,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 60,724,000      
Total 78,248,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,975,000)      
Net $ 73,273,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2003      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,355,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 79,842,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,355,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 80,778,000      
Total 86,133,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,316,000)      
Net $ 77,817,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Pentagon Row [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 30,452,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 125,091,000      
Gross Amount, Land 30,452,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 128,883,000      
Total 159,335,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,510,000)      
Net $ 148,825,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Tysons Corner [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 30,776,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 82,021,000      
Gross Amount, Land 30,776,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 83,710,000      
Total 114,486,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,679,000)      
Net $ 107,807,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1990      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Stonefield Commons [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 11,044,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 36,689,000      
Gross Amount, Land 11,044,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 37,561,000      
Total 48,605,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,500,000)      
Net $ 44,105,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Station Square at Cosner's Corner        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 12,825,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 51,078,000      
Gross Amount, Land 12,825,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 52,450,000      
Total 65,275,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,508,000)      
Net $ 58,767,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Hampton Glen        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,851,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 21,678,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,851,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 24,368,000      
Total 29,219,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,628,000)      
Net $ 23,591,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at West End        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,661,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 18,908,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,661,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 21,671,000      
Total 26,332,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,926,000)      
Net $ 21,406,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Township        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,509,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,189,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,509,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 16,628,000      
Total 18,137,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,777,000)      
Net $ 7,360,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Waterford        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 6,733,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 29,221,000      
Gross Amount, Land 6,733,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 33,124,000      
Total 39,857,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,040,000)      
Net $ 31,817,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1989      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Ashley Park        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,761,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 13,365,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,761,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 15,299,000      
Total 20,060,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,160,000)      
Net $ 15,900,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1988      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Chase Gayton        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 6,021,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 29,004,000      
Gross Amount, Land 6,021,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,344,000      
Total 38,365,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,720,000)      
Net $ 30,645,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1984      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Hamptons at Hunton Park        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,930,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 35,598,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,930,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 41,028,000      
Total 45,958,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,730,000)      
Net $ 35,228,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2003      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Randal Lakes        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,659,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 50,553,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,659,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 61,493,000      
Total 67,152,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,653,000)      
Net $ 59,499,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Lake at Baldwin Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 18,101,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 144,200,000      
Gross Amount, Land 18,101,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 145,947,000      
Total 164,048,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,134,000)      
Net $ 151,914,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2011      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Lakeside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 7,046,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 52,585,000      
Gross Amount, Land 7,046,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 52,948,000      
Total 59,994,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,058,000)      
Net $ 55,936,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Parkside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 11,025,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 34,277,000      
Gross Amount, Land 11,025,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 35,276,000      
Total 46,301,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,689,000)      
Net $ 43,612,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Peachtree Hills [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 11,974,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 55,264,000      
Gross Amount, Land 11,974,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 55,615,000      
Total 67,589,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,356,000)      
Net $ 63,233,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Riverside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 23,765,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 89,369,000      
Gross Amount, Land 23,765,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 93,477,000      
Total 117,242,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,384,000)      
Net $ 108,858,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Spring [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 18,596,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 57,819,000      
Gross Amount, Land 18,596,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 60,231,000      
Total 78,827,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,262,000)      
Net $ 73,565,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Stratford [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 0      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 30,051,000      
Gross Amount, Land 0      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,142,000      
Total 32,142,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,793,000)      
Net $ 29,349,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Chancellor Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,311,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,016,000      
Gross Amount, Land 5,311,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,308,000      
Total 37,619,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,298,000)      
Net $ 30,321,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | 220 Riverside        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,500,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 38,416,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,500,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 42,263,000      
Total 44,763,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,494,000)      
Net $ 41,269,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2012      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Mallard Lake [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,250,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 31,389,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,250,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 35,392,000      
Total 38,642,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,411,000)      
Net $ 30,231,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at University Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,620,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 17,499,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,620,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 18,325,000      
Total 19,945,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,019,000)      
Net $ 15,926,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2005      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Reserve at South End (Charlotte, NC) [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 4,628,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 44,282,000      
Gross Amount, Land 4,628,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 55,936,000      
Total 60,564,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,741,000)      
Net $ 53,823,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Retreat at West Creek II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,000,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 3,000,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 12,144,000      
Total 15,144,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (555,000)      
Net $ 14,589,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2017      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Cypress Cove [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,610,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,645,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,610,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,843,000      
Total 34,453,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,287,000)      
Net $ 27,166,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Hampton Pointe [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,971,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 22,790,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,971,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 27,862,000      
Total 31,833,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,473,000)      
Net $ 25,360,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Commerce Park (Charleston, SC) [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,780,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 33,966,000      
Gross Amount, Land 2,780,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 35,979,000      
Total 38,759,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,116,000)      
Net $ 30,643,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Sync 36 I [Member] [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 18,887,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 81,317,000      
Gross Amount, Land 19,021,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 85,714,000      
Total 104,735,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,670,000)      
Net $ 103,065,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2017      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2018      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post River North [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 14,500,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,900,000      
Gross Amount, Land 14,500,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 73,057,000      
Total 87,557,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,527,000)      
Net $ 85,030,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2018      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | 1201 Midtown II [Member] [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 6,750,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 5,874,000      
Gross Amount, Land 6,750,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 21,479,000      
Total 28,229,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (87,000)      
Net $ 28,142,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2018      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition $ 5,279,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Quarterdeck [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Westchase [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | River's Walk [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | 1201 Midtown [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Fairways [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Paddock Club Columbia [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Windsor Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Highland Ridge [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Howell Commons [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Paddock Club Greenville [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Park Haywood [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 35,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Spring Creek [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition (14,000)      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Innovation Apartment Homes [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Runaway Bay [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 12,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Acklen West End [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Tanglewood [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Birchall at Ross Bridge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Riverchase Trails        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Trussville        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Eagle Ridge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Traditions        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Edgewater [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Paddock Club Huntsville        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 830,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Madison        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Cypress Village at Cypress Village        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Liberty Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at OldTown Scottsdale [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Calais Forest [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | SkySong [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Napa Valley [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Palisades At Chenal Valley [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Ridge at Chenal Valley        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Westside Creek I & II        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Edge at Lyon's Gate        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Residences at Fountainhead [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Sky View Ranch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Talus Ranch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Inverness Commons        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Scottsdale        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Tiffany Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Indigo Point        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Paddock Club Brandon        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Lakewood Ranch [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Preserve at Coral Square        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Paddock Club Gainesville        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | The Retreat at Magnolia Parke        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Heathrow        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Atlantic Crossing        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Cooper's Hawk        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Hunter's Ridge at Deerwood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Lakeside        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Lighthouse at Fleming Island        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Paddock Club Mandarin        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | St Augustine        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Tattersall at Tapestry Park        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Woodhollow        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition (8,000)      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Lake Mary        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Town Park        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Town Park Reserve        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Retreat at Lake Nona        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Heather Glen        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | The Club at Panama Beach        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition (5,000)      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Twin Lakes        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Paddock Club Tallahassee        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 950,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Verandas at Southwood [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Belmere        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Links at Carrollwood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 110,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Bay at Rocky Point [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Harbour Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Hyde Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Rocky Point [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Soho Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Village Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 153,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Hampton Preserve        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Seven Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Windermere        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Park Crest At Innisbrook        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Allure at Brookwood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Allure in Buckhead Village Residential        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | The High Rise at Post Alexander [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Alexander [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Briarcliff [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Brookhaven [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Chastain [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Crossing [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Gardens [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Glen [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Sanctuary At Oglethorpe [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Centennial Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Prescott        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Berkeley Lake        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Lake Lanier Club [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at River Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at River Plantation        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at McDaniel Farm        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Pleasant Hill        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Shiloh        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Milstead Village        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Barrett Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Godley Station        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Godley Lake        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Avala at Savannah Quarters        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Georgetown Grove        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Hammocks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Haven at Prairie Trace [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Greentree        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Grand Reserve at Pinnacle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Huntington        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Marsh Cove        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Oaks at Wilmington Island        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition (46,000)      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Highlands of West Village I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | The Denton III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Lakepointe [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | The Denton [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Mansion [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Stonemill Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Crosswinds [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Pear Orchard [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Reflection Pointe [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 138,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Lakeshore Landing [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Market Station [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Desert Vista [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Palm Vista [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Beaver Creek (Raleigh, NC) [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Hermitage at Beechtree        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Waterford Forest        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | 1225 South Church I        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Ayrsley [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Beverly Crest [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Legacy Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Mallard Creek [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at South Tryon        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Timber Crest [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Enclave [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Ballantyne [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Gateway Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Park at Phillips Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Parkside at Wade [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Parkside Orlando [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post South End [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Uptown [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Cornelius [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Patterson Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Deerfield [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Research Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Huntersville [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Matthews [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Matthews Commons [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Arringdon [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Brier Creek (Raleigh, NC) [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Brier Falls (Raleigh, NC) [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Crabtree Valley [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Hue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Trinity Commons [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Preserve At Brier Creek [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition (19,000)      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Providence At Brier Creek [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Woodwinds [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | 535 Brookwood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Park Place        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Charlotte at MIdtown [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Farmington Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Waters Edge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Hamilton Pointe        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Hidden Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Steeplechase        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Windridge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Kirby Station        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Lincoln on the Green        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Park Estate        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Reserve at Dexter Lake        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,147,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post West Austin [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Park Mesa [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Paddock Club Murfreesboro        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Aventura at Indian Lake Village        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Avondale at Kennesaw        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Brentwood Downs        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition (2,000)      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Bellevue        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition (2,000)      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Grand View Nashville        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Monthaven Park        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Park at Hermitage        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Venue at Cool Springs        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Verandas at Sam Ridley        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Balcones Woods        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Canyon Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Canyon Pointe        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Abbey [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Addison Circle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Cole's Corner [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Double Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Onion Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Eastside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Gallery [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Heights [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Katy Trail [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Legacy [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Meridian [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Sierra at Frisco Bridges [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Uptown Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Vineyard [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Vintage [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Worthington [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Grand Reserve at Sunset Valley        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Quarry Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Wells Branch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 294,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Legacy at Western Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post South Lamar [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Barton Creek [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Silverado        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Stassney Woods        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Travis Station        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Woods, The        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Shoal Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Willow Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Midtown Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post 510 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Hebron (Dallas, TX) [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Silverado [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Silverado Reserve [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Yale at 6th [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Grand Cypress [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Courtyards at Campbell        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Deer Run        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Grand Courtyard        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Legends at Lowe's Farm        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Reserve at Medical District        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Watermark        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Bear Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Fairview        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | La Valencia At Starwood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Reserve at Frisco Bridges        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Grapevine        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Greenwood Forest        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Legacy Pines        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition (15,000)      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Park Place (Houston)        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Ranchstone        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Retreat at Vintage Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Cascade at Fall Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Bella Casita at Las Colinas        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Remington Hills        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Reserve at Las Colinas        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Valley Ranch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Oakbend        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Times Square at Craig Ranch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Randal Lakes II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Parkside at Wade II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 587,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Afton Oaks [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post South Lamar II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Millennium Midtown [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | The Denton II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Venue at Stonebridge Ranch [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Highwood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Cityscape at Market Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Los Rios Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Boulder Ridge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Copper Ridge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Ashton Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Round Rock        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Cobblestone Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Sierra Vista        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Alamo Ranch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Haven at Blanco        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Stone Ranch at Westover Hills        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Bulverde Oaks [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Cypresswood Court        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Villages At Kirkwood [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Green Tree Place        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Retreat at West Creek [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Adalay Bay        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Greenbrier        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Radius [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Seasons at Celebrate Virginia        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Carlyle Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Corners at Trinity Centre [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Fallsgrove [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Pentagon Row [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Tysons Corner [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Stonefield Commons [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Station Square at Cosner's Corner        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Hampton Glen        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at West End        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Township        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Waterford        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Ashley Park        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Chase Gayton        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Hamptons at Hunton Park        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Randal Lakes        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Lake at Baldwin Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Lakeside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Parkside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Peachtree Hills [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Riverside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Spring [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post Stratford [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Chancellor Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | 220 Riverside        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Mallard Lake [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at University Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Reserve at South End (Charlotte, NC) [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Retreat at West Creek II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Cypress Cove [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Village at Hampton Pointe [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Colonial Grand at Commerce Park (Charleston, SC) [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Sync 36 I [Member] [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 134,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | Post River North [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Land | 1201 Midtown II [Member] [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,555,397,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Quarterdeck [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,846,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Westchase [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,457,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | River's Walk [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,644,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | 1201 Midtown [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 614,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Fairways [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,435,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Paddock Club Columbia [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,143,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Windsor Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,919,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Highland Ridge [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,790,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Howell Commons [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,900,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Paddock Club Greenville [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,427,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Park Haywood [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,640,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Spring Creek [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,043,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Innovation Apartment Homes [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,226,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Runaway Bay [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 6,620,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Acklen West End [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 450,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Tanglewood [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,120,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Birchall at Ross Bridge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,619,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Riverchase Trails        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,875,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Trussville        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,878,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Eagle Ridge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,467,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Traditions        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,589,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Edgewater [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,374,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Paddock Club Huntsville        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 14,269,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Madison        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,653,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Cypress Village at Cypress Village        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,790,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Liberty Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,387,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at OldTown Scottsdale [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,843,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Calais Forest [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 7,894,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | SkySong [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,602,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Napa Valley [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,702,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Palisades At Chenal Valley [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,804,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Ridge at Chenal Valley        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 28,104,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Westside Creek I & II        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 8,605,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Edge at Lyon's Gate        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,930,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Residences at Fountainhead [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 921,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Sky View Ranch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,336,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Talus Ranch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,879,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Inverness Commons        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,755,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Scottsdale        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,192,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Tiffany Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,608,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Indigo Point        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,985,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Paddock Club Brandon        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 6,690,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Lakewood Ranch [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,618,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Preserve at Coral Square        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 11,089,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Paddock Club Gainesville        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,081,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | The Retreat at Magnolia Parke        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 876,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Heathrow        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,296,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Atlantic Crossing        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,759,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Cooper's Hawk        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,890,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Hunter's Ridge at Deerwood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,957,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Lakeside        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 8,445,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Lighthouse at Fleming Island        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,515,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Paddock Club Mandarin        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,190,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | St Augustine        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 19,937,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Tattersall at Tapestry Park        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,336,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Woodhollow        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 9,049,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Lake Mary        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 23,290,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Town Park        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,208,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Town Park Reserve        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 415,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Retreat at Lake Nona        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,720,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Heather Glen        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,547,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | The Club at Panama Beach        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,996,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Twin Lakes        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,329,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Paddock Club Tallahassee        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 14,783,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Verandas at Southwood [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,108,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Belmere        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 7,172,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Village Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,619,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Hampton Preserve        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,595,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Seven Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,611,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Windermere        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,197,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Park Crest At Innisbrook        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,858,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Allure at Brookwood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,800,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Allure in Buckhead Village Residential        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 6,289,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | The High Rise at Post Alexander [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 152,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Alexander [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,628,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Briarcliff [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,783,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Brookhaven [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,284,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Chastain [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,638,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Crossing [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,738,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Gardens [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,385,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Glen [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,657,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Sanctuary At Oglethorpe [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,512,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Centennial Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 61,120,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Prescott        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,565,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Berkeley Lake        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,080,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Lake Lanier Club [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 8,419,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at River Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,952,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at River Plantation        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,051,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at McDaniel Farm        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,951,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Pleasant Hill        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,304,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Mount Vernon        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,342,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Shiloh        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,098,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Milstead Village        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,263,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Barrett Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,932,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Godley Station        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,484,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Godley Lake        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,249,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Avala at Savannah Quarters        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,046,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Georgetown Grove        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,693,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Hammocks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,338,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Haven at Prairie Trace [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,228,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Greentree        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,739,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Grand Reserve at Pinnacle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,875,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Huntington        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,276,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Marsh Cove        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,373,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Oaks at Wilmington Island        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,733,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Highlands of West Village I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 7,056,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | The Denton III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,372,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Lakepointe [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,707,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | The Denton [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 834,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Mansion [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,887,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,776,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Stonemill Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 9,830,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Crosswinds [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,735,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Pear Orchard [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 8,855,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Reflection Pointe [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 8,743,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Lakeshore Landing [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,647,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Market Station [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,309,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Desert Vista [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,534,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Palm Vista [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,829,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Beaver Creek (Raleigh, NC) [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,160,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Hermitage at Beechtree        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,086,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Waterford Forest        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,893,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | 1225 South Church I        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 27,932,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Ayrsley [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 13,986,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Beverly Crest [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances [1] 0      
Initial Cost Land 3,161,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 24,004,000      
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,928,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Legacy Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,267,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Mallard Creek [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,813,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at South Tryon        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,953,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Timber Crest [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,416,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Enclave [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,114,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Ballantyne [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,063,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Gateway Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,901,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Park at Phillips Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,304,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Parkside at Wade [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 673,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Parkside Orlando [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,399,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post South End [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,488,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Uptown [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,487,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Cornelius [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,455,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Patterson Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,044,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Deerfield [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,510,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Research Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,921,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Huntersville [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,609,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Matthews [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,630,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Matthews Commons [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,147,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Arringdon [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,948,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Brier Creek (Raleigh, NC) [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,278,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Brier Falls (Raleigh, NC) [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,808,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Crabtree Valley [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,649,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Hue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,539,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Trinity Commons [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,240,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Preserve At Brier Creek [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 25,470,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Providence At Brier Creek [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,897,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Woodwinds [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,930,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | 535 Brookwood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,565,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Park Place        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,177,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Charlotte at MIdtown [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 485,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Farmington Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,465,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Waters Edge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,787,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Hamilton Pointe        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,952,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Hidden Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,978,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Steeplechase        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,340,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Windridge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,464,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Kirby Station        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 10,685,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Lincoln on the Green        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 16,640,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Park Estate        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,090,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Reserve at Dexter Lake        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 41,631,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post West Austin [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,168,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Park Mesa [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 674,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Paddock Club Murfreesboro        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,649,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Aventura at Indian Lake Village        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,676,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Avondale at Kennesaw        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,007,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Brentwood Downs        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 8,590,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Bellevue        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,367,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Grand View Nashville        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 8,552,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Monthaven Park        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 6,033,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Park at Hermitage        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 9,014,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Venue at Cool Springs        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 51,922,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Verandas at Sam Ridley        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,321,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Balcones Woods        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 9,133,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Canyon Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,686,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Canyon Pointe        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,167,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Abbey [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 112,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Addison Circle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 6,637,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Cole's Corner [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,541,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Double Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 914,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Onion Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,797,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Eastside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 853,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Gallery [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 687,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Heights [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 823,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Katy Trail [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 621,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Legacy [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,264,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Meridian [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 208,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Sierra at Frisco Bridges [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 580,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,017,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Uptown Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,464,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Vineyard [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 628,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Vintage [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 708,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Worthington [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 917,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Grand Reserve at Sunset Valley        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,819,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Quarry Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,880,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Wells Branch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,624,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Legacy at Western Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 491,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post South Lamar [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 858,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Barton Creek [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 905,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Silverado        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,209,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Stassney Woods        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 8,655,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Travis Station        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 8,019,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Woods, The        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 9,816,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Shoal Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,635,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Willow Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 7,415,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Midtown Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,617,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post 510 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 289,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Hebron (Dallas, TX) [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,277,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Silverado [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,369,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Silverado Reserve [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,954,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Yale at 6th [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,104,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Grand Cypress [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,316,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Courtyards at Campbell        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,033,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Deer Run        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,018,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Grand Courtyard        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,615,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Legends at Lowe's Farm        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,598,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Reserve at Medical District        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,027,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Watermark        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,047,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Bear Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,874,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Fairview        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,041,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | La Valencia At Starwood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,677,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Reserve at Frisco Bridges        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,445,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Grapevine        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,669,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Greenwood Forest        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 523,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Legacy Pines        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,184,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Park Place (Houston)        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,285,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Ranchstone        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,771,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Retreat at Vintage Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 887,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Cascade at Fall Creek        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,806,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Bella Casita at Las Colinas        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,355,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Remington Hills        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 11,820,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Reserve at Las Colinas        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,624,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Valley Ranch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 12,143,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Oakbend        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,037,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Times Square at Craig Ranch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,324,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Randal Lakes II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Parkside at Wade II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,646,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Afton Oaks [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,420,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post South Lamar II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 20,050,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Millennium Midtown [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 39,882,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | The Denton II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 24,258,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Venue at Stonebridge Ranch [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,235,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Highwood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,630,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Cityscape at Market Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,004,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Los Rios Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 6,720,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Boulder Ridge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 6,364,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Copper Ridge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 21,641,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Ashton Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,169,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Round Rock        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,351,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Cobblestone Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,389,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Sierra Vista        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,576,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Alamo Ranch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,677,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Haven at Blanco        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,014,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Stone Ranch at Westover Hills        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,770,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Bulverde Oaks [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,296,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Cypresswood Court        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,203,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Villages At Kirkwood [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,112,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Green Tree Place        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,761,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Retreat at West Creek [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,594,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Adalay Bay        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,176,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Greenbrier        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,614,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Radius [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,393,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Seasons at Celebrate Virginia        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 39,598,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Carlyle Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,292,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Corners at Trinity Centre [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,512,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Fallsgrove [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,828,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 936,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Pentagon Row [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,792,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Tysons Corner [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,689,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Stonefield Commons [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 872,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Station Square at Cosner's Corner        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,372,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Hampton Glen        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,690,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at West End        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,763,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Township        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 8,439,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Waterford        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,903,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Ashley Park        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,934,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Chase Gayton        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,340,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Hamptons at Hunton Park        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,430,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Randal Lakes        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 10,940,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Lake at Baldwin Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,747,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Lakeside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 363,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Parkside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 999,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Peachtree Hills [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 351,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Riverside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,108,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Spring [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,412,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Stratford [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,091,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Chancellor Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,292,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | 220 Riverside        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 3,847,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Mallard Lake [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,003,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at University Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 826,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Reserve at South End (Charlotte, NC) [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 11,654,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Retreat at West Creek II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 12,144,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Cypress Cove [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,198,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Village at Hampton Pointe [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,072,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Grand at Commerce Park (Charleston, SC) [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,013,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Sync 36 I [Member] [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 4,397,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | Post River North [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 44,157,000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures | 1201 Midtown II [Member] [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 15,605,000      
Retail Properties        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Land 32,482,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 167,957,000      
Gross Amount, Land 33,399,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 185,862,000      
Total 219,261,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,997,000)      
Net 200,264,000      
Retail Properties | Post Harbour Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0      
Initial Cost Land 386,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,315,000      
Gross Amount, Land 386,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 4,571,000      
Total 4,957,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (398,000)      
Net $ 4,559,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post Rocky Point [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 34,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 51,000      
Gross Amount, Land 34,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 323,000      
Total 357,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (50,000)      
Net $ 307,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post Training Facility [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,092,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 968,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,092,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 968,000      
Total 2,060,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (164,000)      
Net 1,896,000      
Retail Properties | Post Soho Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0      
Initial Cost Land 268,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,033,000      
Gross Amount, Land 268,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 4,039,000      
Total 4,307,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (454,000)      
Net $ 3,853,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post Parkside Atlanta [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 426,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 1,089,000      
Gross Amount, Land 426,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 1,091,000      
Total 1,517,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (99,000)      
Net $ 1,418,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post Uptown Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 319,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 1,144,000      
Gross Amount, Land 319,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 1,155,000      
Total 1,474,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (117,000)      
Net $ 1,357,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post Park Maryland [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 25,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 137,000      
Gross Amount, Land 25,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 137,000      
Total 162,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,000)      
Net $ 152,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | The Denton [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 700,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,439,000      
Gross Amount, Land 700,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 4,881,000      
Total 5,581,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (415,000)      
Net $ 5,166,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2014      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2015      
Retail Properties | Post Gateway Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 318,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 1,430,000      
Gross Amount, Land 318,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 1,448,000      
Total 1,766,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (161,000)      
Net $ 1,605,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post Parkside at Wade [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 317,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,552,000      
Gross Amount, Land 317,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 4,624,000      
Total 4,941,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (522,000)      
Net $ 4,419,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2011      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post Parkside Orlando [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 742,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 11,924,000      
Gross Amount, Land 742,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 12,907,000      
Total 13,649,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,105,000)      
Net $ 12,544,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post South End [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 470,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 1,289,000      
Gross Amount, Land 470,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 1,410,000      
Total 1,880,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (143,000)      
Net $ 1,737,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Hue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 0      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 2,129,000      
Gross Amount, Land 0      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 2,185,000      
Total 2,185,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (30,000)      
Net $ 2,155,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2018      
Retail Properties | Post Addison Circle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 448,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 21,386,000      
Gross Amount, Land 448,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 22,581,000      
Total 23,029,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,431,000)      
Net $ 20,598,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post Cole's Corner [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 347,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 716,000      
Gross Amount, Land 347,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 742,000      
Total 1,089,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (79,000)      
Net $ 1,010,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post Eastside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 682,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,645,000      
Gross Amount, Land 682,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 10,749,000      
Total 11,431,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (966,000)      
Net $ 10,465,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post Heights [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,066,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 3,314,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,066,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 3,389,000      
Total 4,455,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (329,000)      
Net $ 4,126,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post Katy Trail [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 465,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,883,000      
Gross Amount, Land 465,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 4,910,000      
Total 5,375,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (397,000)      
Net $ 4,978,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post Legacy [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 150,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 3,334,000      
Gross Amount, Land 150,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 3,536,000      
Total 3,686,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (289,000)      
Net $ 3,397,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post Sierra at Frisco Bridges [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 779,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 6,593,000      
Gross Amount, Land 779,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 7,037,000      
Total 7,816,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (659,000)      
Net $ 7,157,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,581,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 5,982,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,581,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 6,131,000      
Total 7,712,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (562,000)      
Net $ 7,150,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post Worthington [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 108,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 495,000      
Gross Amount, Land 108,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 589,000      
Total 697,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (39,000)      
Net $ 658,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post South Lamar [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 421,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 3,072,000      
Gross Amount, Land 421,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 3,281,000      
Total 3,702,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (291,000)      
Net $ 3,411,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2011      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post Midtown Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,327,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 16,005,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,327,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 16,094,000      
Total 17,421,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,350,000)      
Net $ 16,071,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Rise Condo Development [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 0      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 2,280,000      
Gross Amount, Land 0      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 2,281,000      
Total 2,281,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (217,000)      
Net $ 2,064,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Bella Casita at Las Colinas        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 46,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 186,000      
Gross Amount, Land 46,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 338,000      
Total 384,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (88,000)      
Net $ 296,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Retail Properties | Times Square at Craig Ranch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 253,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 1,310,000      
Gross Amount, Land 253,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 3,707,000      
Total 3,960,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (608,000)      
Net $ 3,352,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Retail Properties | Post Carlyle Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,048,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,930,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,048,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 7,969,000      
Total 9,017,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (679,000)      
Net $ 8,338,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Colonial Promenade Huntsville [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,000,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 2,000,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Total 2,000,000      
Accumulated Depreciation 0      
Net $ 2,000,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2017      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Retail Properties | Highlands of West Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,500,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,446,000      
Gross Amount, Land 3,408,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 9,654,000      
Total 13,062,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,388,000)      
Net $ 11,674,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014      
Retail Properties | Allure at Buckhead        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 867,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 3,465,000      
Gross Amount, Land 867,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 3,728,000      
Total 4,595,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (790,000)      
Net $ 3,805,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2012      
Retail Properties | 1225 South Church        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 43,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 199,000      
Gross Amount, Land 52,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 441,000      
Total 493,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (122,000)      
Net $ 371,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Retail Properties | Post Riverside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 889,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 2,340,000      
Gross Amount, Land 889,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 4,614,000      
Total 5,503,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (306,000)      
Net $ 5,197,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Land        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition $ 917,000      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Harbour Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Rocky Point [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Training Facility [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Soho Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Parkside Atlanta [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Uptown Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Park Maryland [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | The Denton [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Gateway Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Parkside at Wade [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Parkside Orlando [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post South End [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Hue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Addison Circle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Cole's Corner [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Eastside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Heights [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Katy Trail [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Legacy [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Sierra at Frisco Bridges [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Worthington [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post South Lamar [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Midtown Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Rise Condo Development [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Bella Casita at Las Colinas        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Times Square at Craig Ranch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Carlyle Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Colonial Promenade Huntsville [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | Highlands of West Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 908,000      
Retail Properties | Land | Allure at Buckhead        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Land | 1225 South Church        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 9,000      
Retail Properties | Land | Post Riverside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 17,905,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Harbour Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 256,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Rocky Point [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 272,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Training Facility [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Soho Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 6,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Parkside Atlanta [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Uptown Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 11,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Park Maryland [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | The Denton [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 442,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Gateway Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 18,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Parkside at Wade [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 72,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Parkside Orlando [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 983,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post South End [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 121,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Hue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 56,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Addison Circle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,195,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Cole's Corner [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 26,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Eastside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 104,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Heights [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 75,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Katy Trail [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 27,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Legacy [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 202,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Sierra at Frisco Bridges [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 444,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 149,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Worthington [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 94,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post South Lamar [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 209,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Midtown Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 89,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Rise Condo Development [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Bella Casita at Las Colinas        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 152,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Times Square at Craig Ranch        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,397,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Carlyle Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 39,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Colonial Promenade Huntsville [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Highlands of West Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,208,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Allure at Buckhead        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 263,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | 1225 South Church        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 242,000      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Riverside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 2,274,000      
Development Properties [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0      
Initial Cost Land 13,390,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 13,390,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 20,019,000      
Total 33,409,000      
Accumulated Depreciation 0      
Net 33,409,000      
Development Properties [Member] | Post Parkside at Wade III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0      
Initial Cost Land 2,200,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 2,200,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 6,134,000      
Total 8,334,000      
Accumulated Depreciation 0      
Net $ 8,334,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Development Properties [Member] | Post Sierra at Frisco Bridges II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 6,100,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 6,100,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 7,290,000      
Total 13,390,000      
Accumulated Depreciation 0      
Net $ 13,390,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Development Properties [Member] | Sync 36 II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 5,090,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 5,090,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 6,595,000      
Total 11,685,000      
Accumulated Depreciation 0      
Net $ 11,685,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2018      
Development Properties [Member] | Land        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition $ 0      
Development Properties [Member] | Land | Post Parkside at Wade III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Development Properties [Member] | Land | Post Sierra at Frisco Bridges II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Development Properties [Member] | Land | Sync 36 II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Development Properties [Member] | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 20,019,000      
Development Properties [Member] | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Parkside at Wade III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 6,134,000      
Development Properties [Member] | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Sierra at Frisco Bridges II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 7,290,000      
Development Properties [Member] | Buildings and Fixtures | Sync 36 II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition $ 6,595,000      
Other Property [Member] | Post Training Facility [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Other Property [Member] | Post Uptown Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,290,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 1,488,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,290,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 1,602,000      
Total 2,892,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (118,000)      
Net $ 2,774,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Other Property [Member] | Post Addison Circle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 1,395,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,280,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,395,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 4,724,000      
Total 6,119,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (641,000)      
Net $ 5,478,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Other Property [Member] | Post Riverside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost Land 9,680,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 22,108,000      
Gross Amount, Land 9,680,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 28,026,000      
Total 37,706,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,980,000)      
Net $ 34,726,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Other Property [Member] | Land | Post Uptown Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition $ 0      
Other Property [Member] | Land | Post Addison Circle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Other Property [Member] | Land | Post Riverside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Other Property [Member] | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Uptown Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 114,000      
Other Property [Member] | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Addison Circle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 444,000      
Other Property [Member] | Buildings and Fixtures | Post Riverside [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 5,918,000      
Total Properties        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 180,979,000      
Initial Cost Land 1,862,632,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,100,835,000      
Gross Amount, Land 1,868,828,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 11,694,634,000      
Total 13,563,462,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,531,535,000)      
Net 11,031,927,000      
Total Properties | Land        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 6,196,000      
Total Properties | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 1,593,321,000      
Land Held for Future Developments        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0      
Initial Cost Land 58,257,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 58,257,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Total 58,257,000      
Accumulated Depreciation 0      
Net 58,257,000      
Land Held for Future Developments | Land        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Land Held for Future Developments | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Total Other        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances      
Initial Cost Land 58,257,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Land 0      
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 35,088,000      
Gross Amount, Land 58,257,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 35,088,000      
Total 93,345,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,752,000)      
Net 75,593,000      
Corporate Real Estate Owned        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0      
Initial Cost Land 0      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 0      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 35,088,000      
Total 35,088,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,752,000)      
Net 17,336,000      
Corporate Real Estate Owned | Land        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Corporate Real Estate Owned | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Cost Capitalized subsequent to Acquisition $ 35,088,000      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | River's Walk [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Trussville        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at OldTown Scottsdale [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1994      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Westside Creek I & II        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1984      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | St Augustine        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Rocky Point [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1994      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Brookhaven [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1989      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Lake Lanier Club [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | The Denton III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Trinity Commons [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Bellevue        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Addison Circle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Heights [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Uptown Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1995      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Worthington [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1993      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Midtown Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Grapevine        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Cityscape at Market Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Carlyle Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2006      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Station Square at Cosner's Corner        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Highlands of West Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2006      
Phase I | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Peachtree Hills [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1992      
Phase I | Retail Properties | Post Rocky Point [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1994      
Phase I | Retail Properties | Post Addison Circle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
Phase I | Retail Properties | Post Worthington [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1993      
Phase I | Retail Properties | Post Midtown Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
Phase I | Retail Properties | Rise Condo Development [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
Phase I | Retail Properties | Post Carlyle Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2006      
Phase I | Other Property [Member] | Post Addison Circle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | River's Walk [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2016      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Trussville        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at OldTown Scottsdale [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1995      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Westside Creek I & II        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | St Augustine        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Rocky Point [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Brookhaven [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1992      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Lake Lanier Club [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | The Denton III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2014      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Trinity Commons [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2002      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Bellevue        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Addison Circle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Heights [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Uptown Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Worthington [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Midtown Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Grapevine        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Cityscape at Market Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Carlyle Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Station Square at Cosner's Corner        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2016      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Highlands of West Village [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
Phase II | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Peachtree Hills [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1994      
Phase II | Retail Properties | Post Rocky Point [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
Phase II | Retail Properties | Post Addison Circle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
Phase II | Retail Properties | Post Worthington [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
Phase II | Retail Properties | Post Midtown Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
Phase II | Retail Properties | Rise Condo Development [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
Phase II | Retail Properties | Post Carlyle Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2016      
Phase II | Other Property [Member] | Post Addison Circle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
Phase III [Member] | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Heights [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
Phase III [Member] | Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Post Peachtree Hills [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
[1] Encumbered by a $172.1 million secured property mortgage, with a fixed interest rate of 4.44%, which matures on January 10, 2049.
[2] Encumbered by a $123.2 million loan with a fixed interest rate of 5.08%, which matures on June 10, 2021.