Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS
Net real estate related to VIEs	$ 805,411	$ 846,081
Cash and cash equivalents related to VIEs	42,644	34,808
Restricted cash related to VIEs	51,694	55,076
Investment in unconsolidated real estate partnerships related to VIEs	39,043	54,374
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Non-recourse property debt related to VIEs	641,847	637,967
Accrued liabilities and other related to VIEs	$ 81,901	$ 94,656