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Investments (Equity Method Investments) (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]      
Carrying value $ 3,428,633 $ 2,626,200  
Equity in earnings 127,446 (20,310) 37,935
General Finance Incorporated (GFI) [Member]
     
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]      
Carrying value 3,428,633 2,626,200  
Ownership percentage 19.34% 14.92%  
Cash dividends received 5,623 5,623  
Undistributed earnings 837,519 710,074  
Difference between carrying amount and the underlying equity in net assets 172,654 275,256  
Equity in earnings 127,446 (20,310) 37,935
Brick purchases from GFI $ 900,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000