Basis of Presentation Percentage of taxable income distributed (Footnote) (Details)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Distribution of Taxable Income to Qualify as REIT	100.00%

Percentage of taxable income that must be distributed annually to qualify as a REIT.

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