CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Net income		$ 70,971	$ 32,537
Other comprehensive loss:
Unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives		(11,286)	0
Reclassification of previous unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives into net income		97	105
Unrealized loss on investment securities, net		0	(837)
Total other comprehensive loss		(11,189)	(732)
Total comprehensive income		59,782	31,805
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	[1]	(1,400)	(725)
Total comprehensive income attributable to the General Partner / OP		58,382	31,080
VEREIT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income		70,971	32,537
Other comprehensive loss:
Unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives		(11,286)	0
Reclassification of previous unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives into net income		97	105
Unrealized loss on investment securities, net		0	(837)
Total other comprehensive loss		(11,189)	(732)
Total comprehensive income		59,782	31,805
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	[2]	28	40
Total comprehensive income attributable to the General Partner / OP		$ 59,810	$ 31,845

[1] Represents comprehensive income attributable to limited partners and a consolidated joint venture partner.

[2] Represents comprehensive loss attributable to a consolidated joint venture partner.