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Schedule III - Section 1 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 $ 3,689,795us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances      
Land 3,472,298us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand      
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 12,307,759us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 77,450us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements      
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 15,857,507us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 6,699,547us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 1,684,115us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 187,549us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
Accumulated Depreciation 775,050us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 205,712us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 45,050us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 12,062us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
24 Hour Fitness [Member] | Woodlands, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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7-Eleven [Member] | Sarasota, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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7-Eleven [Member] | Gloucester, VA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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7-Eleven [Member] | Hampton, VA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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7-Eleven [Member] | Hampton, VA 2 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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AAA [Member] | Oklahoma City, OK [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Oneonta, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Oxford, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Valley, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | El Dorado, AR [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Springdale, AR [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Auburndale, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Pensacola, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Statesboro, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Indianapolis, IN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Lafayette, IN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Mansura, LA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Minden, LA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Battle Creek, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Benton Harbor, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Redford, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Kennett, MO [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Greenwood, MS [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Magnolia, MS [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Charlotte, NC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Bowling Green, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Kent, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 614us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
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Accumulated Depreciation 56us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KentOHMember
     
Aaron Rents [Member] | North Olmsted, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Shawnee, OK [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Bloomsburg, PA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Meadville, PA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Columbia, SC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Marion, SC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Chattanooga, TN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Copperas Cove, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Haltom City, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Humble, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Killeen, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Kingsville, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Livingston, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Mexia, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Mission, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Odessa, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Pasadena, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Port Lavaca, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Texas City, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Aaron Rents [Member] | Richmond, VA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Accumulated Depreciation 76us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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Abbott Laboratories [Member] | Waukegan, IL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Abbott Laboratories [Member] | Columbus, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Abuelo's [Member] | Rogers, AR [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 2,296us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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Accumulated Depreciation 203us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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Academy Sports [Member] | Killeen, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 3,320us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 5,321us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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Academy Sports [Member] | Mobile, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 7,431us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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Accumulated Depreciation 402us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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Academy Sports [Member] | Montgomery, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Land 1,869us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 6,385us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
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Accumulated Depreciation 324us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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Academy Sports [Member] | Fayetteville, AR [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 7,290us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Land 1,900us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 7,601us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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= arcp_FayettevilleARMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 9,501us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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Accumulated Depreciation 1,090us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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Academy Sports [Member] | Dalton, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 4,965us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Land 998us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
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= arcp_AcademySportsMember
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= arcp_DaltonGAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 5,656us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_AcademySportsMember
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= arcp_DaltonGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_AcademySportsMember
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= arcp_DaltonGAMember
     
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Academy Sports [Member] | Bossier City, LA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Academy Sports [Member] | Smyrna, TN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Academy Sports [Member] | Austin, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Accumulated Depreciation 347us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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Academy Sports [Member] | Fort Worth, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Oklahoma City, OK [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,178us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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Accumulated Depreciation 157us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Charlotte, NC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 883us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_CharlotteNCMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Humble, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Pasadena, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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= arcp_PasadenaTXMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Laredo, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Land 2,782us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
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= arcp_LaredoTXMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 10,893us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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Accumulated Depreciation 338us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_LaredoTXMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Birmingham, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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= arcp_BirminghamALMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Birmingham, AL 2 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Calera, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Land 723us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 723us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,446us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_CaleraALMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Dothan, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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= arcp_DothanALMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 652us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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Accumulated Depreciation 37us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_DothanALMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Enterprise, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 420us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Opelika, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Brooklyn, CT [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Bonita Springs, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Lehigh Acres, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Albany, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Cairo, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Hazlehurst, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Hinesville, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Perry, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Thomasville, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Auburn, IN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Bedford, IN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Clinton, IN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Fort Wayne, IN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Fort Wayne, IN 2 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Franklin, IN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Mishawaka, IN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Richmond, IN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Salina, KS [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Barbourville, KY [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Bardstown, KY [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Brandenburg, KY [Member]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Crestwood, KY [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Florence, KY [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Frankfort, KY [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Georgetown, KY [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Hardinsburg, KY [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Inez, KY [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Leitchfield, KY [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Louisville, KY [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Accumulated Depreciation 56us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | West Liberty, KY [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Rayne, LA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Land 122us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 490us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
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Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 612us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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Accumulated Depreciation 45us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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= arcp_RayneLAMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Brownstown, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Land 482us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,760us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
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= arcp_BrownstownMIMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 2,242us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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= arcp_BrownstownMIMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 77us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_BrownstownMIMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Caro, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Land 117us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 665us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
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= arcp_CaroMIMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Charlotte, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Land 123us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Flint, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Land 133us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_FlintMIMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Grand Rapids, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 657us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,296us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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Accumulated Depreciation 55us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_GrandRapidsMIMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Howell, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 830us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Land 439us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_HowellMIMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Livonia, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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= arcp_LivoniaMIMember
     
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_LivoniaMIMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Manistee, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_ManisteeMIMember
     
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_ManisteeMIMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Monroe, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_MonroeMIMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,982us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_MonroeMIMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 63us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_MonroeMIMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Romulus, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Sault Ste. Marie, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | South Lyon, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Tecumseh, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Washington Twnshp, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Ypsilanti, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Tupelo, MS [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Candler, NC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Eden, NC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Granite Falls, NC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Rocky Mount, NC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Lakewood, NJ [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Woodbury, NJ [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Bethel, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Canton, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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= arcp_CantonOHMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Dayton, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Delaware, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 730us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_DelawareOHMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Eaton, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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= arcp_EatonOHMember
     
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Accumulated Depreciation 41us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_EatonOHMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Franklin, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Land 218us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 873us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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= arcp_FranklinOHMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,091us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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Accumulated Depreciation 116us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_FranklinOHMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Holland, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 668us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Land 131us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,453us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_HollandOHMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,584us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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Accumulated Depreciation 64us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_HollandOHMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Massillon, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Land 218us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,987us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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= arcp_MassillonOHMember
     
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= arcp_MassillonOHMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 2,205us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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= arcp_MassillonOHMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Salem, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 660us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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= arcp_SalemOHMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Springfield, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,075us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_SpringfieldOHMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Toledo, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 639us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_ToledoOHMember
     
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= arcp_ToledoOHMember
     
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_ToledoOHMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Twinsburg, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_TwinsburgOHMember
     
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= arcp_TwinsburgOHMember
     
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_TwinsburgOHMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Van Wert, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 630us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_VanWertOHMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 663us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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Accumulated Depreciation 55us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_VanWertOHMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Vermilion, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,079us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_VermilionOHMember
     
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/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_VermilionOHMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,416us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_VermilionOHMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 51us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_VermilionOHMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Warren, OH [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 405us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_WarrenOHMember
     
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WarrenOHMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 745us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_WarrenOHMember
     
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/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Sapulpa, OK [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Chambersburg, PA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Selinsgrove, PA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Accumulated Depreciation 77us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_SelinsgrovePAMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Titusville, PA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Accumulated Depreciation 134us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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= arcp_TitusvillePAMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Chapin, SC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 922us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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= arcp_ChapinSCMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,317us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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Accumulated Depreciation 132us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Chesterfield, SC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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= arcp_ChesterfieldSCMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 876us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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Accumulated Depreciation 106us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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= arcp_ChesterfieldSCMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Greenwood, SC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 411us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Land 210us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Rock Hill, SC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 915us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Sweetwater, TN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 839us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,199us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_SweetwaterTNMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Alton, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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= arcp_AltonTXMember
     
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= arcp_AltonTXMember
     
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_AltonTXMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Deer Park, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_DeerParkTXMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,802us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_DeerParkTXMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Houston, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 800us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_HoustonTXMember
     
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= arcp_HoustonTXMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,372us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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= arcp_HoustonTXMember
     
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_HoustonTXMember
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Houston, TX 2 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 800us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 991us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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= arcp_HoustonTX2Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,239us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_HoustonTX2Member
     
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= arcp_AdvanceAutoPartsMember
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= arcp_HoustonTX2Member
     
Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Houston, TX 3 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
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/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Huntsville, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Kingwood, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Lubbock, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Spring, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Webster, TX [Member]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Appleton, WI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Fort Atkinson, WI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Janesville, WI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Kenosha, WI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | Milwaukee, WI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Advance Auto Parts [Member] | St. Mary's, WV [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
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Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 928us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
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Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,237us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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Accumulated Depreciation $ 106us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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