Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Details)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Reimbursement of monthly automobile expenses	$ 1,000
Automobile reimbursement amount	$ 3,228
PEO
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage ownership by affiliates	6.00%
Winco
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Aggregate rent and overhead accrued expense paid	$ 13,964
MMC and Winco
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Reimbursements payable	$ 1,613
Tuxis
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Termination of notice period	10 days
Monthly rental charge	$ 667
Payments for rent	$ 2,001

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