EPT - Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 811,306	$ 430,708	$ 432,985
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements	(9,217)	(13,364)	54,158
Change in fair value of marketable debt securities, net	0	0	233
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable debt securities	0	0	(577)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(9,217)	(13,364)	53,814
Comprehensive income	802,089	417,344	486,799
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(69,468)	(24,429)	(26,466)
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest	$ 732,621	$ 392,915	$ 460,333