Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Net and Real Estate Investments - Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 22, 2017
Leases [Abstract]
2018	$ 725,875
2019	730,060
2020	734,320
2021	738,656
2022	744,647
Accounted for using the operating method	$ 1,110,400	$ 73,600
Deposit liability		$ 73,600

The current portion, due within one year or one operating cycle, if longer, of deposits held other than customer deposits.

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The amount of property, by major property class, net of accumulated depreciation, subject to or available for lease as of the balance sheet date.

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