CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 30,389	$ (8,091)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	30,389	(8,091)
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	(1,173)	(378)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.	$ 29,216	$ (8,469)