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Investments (Equity Method Investments) (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]          
Carrying value $ 4,008,136   $ 4,008,136   $ 3,428,633
Payment for acquisition of equity method investments     528,465 0  
Equity in earnings 52,489 (3,022) 58,327 (15,275)  
General Finance Incorporated (GFI) [Member]
         
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]          
Carrying value 4,008,136   4,008,136   3,428,633
Ownership percentage 22.77%   22.77%   19.34%
Payment for acquisition of equity method investments     500,000   700,000
Undistributed earnings 895,846   895,846   837,519
Difference between carrying amount and the underlying equity in net assets 94,450   94,450   172,654
Equity in earnings   (3,022)   (15,275)  
Brick purchases from GFI $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 700,000 $ 600,000