Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Reconciliation of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Real Estate Partnerships (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2021	$ 33,794
Balance at March 31, 2022	37,232
Real Estate Partnership [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2021	33,794
Capital contributions	6,879
Redemptions	(4,911)
Net income	1,470
Balance at March 31, 2022	$ 37,232

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