Related Party Transactions and Arrangements (Cole Capital Revenues) (Details) - Affiliated Entity [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party expenses	$ 26,529	$ 37,222	$ 54,023	$ 91,479
Offering Related Revenue [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party expenses	5,516	9,969	8,633	52,422
Operating Revenues [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party expenses	$ 21,013	$ 27,253	$ 45,390	$ 39,057