Acquisitions Acquisitions (Purchase Price Allocation Components) (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract]
Real estate investments, net	$ 1,422,547
Land rights, net	596,920
Investment in direct financing lease, net	2,759,244
Prepaid expenses	111
Other assets	259
Total purchase price	$ 4,779,081

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Asset acquisitions, recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, other assets

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Asset acquisitions, recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, prepaid expenses

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