CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (5,426)	$ (101)
Total comprehensive loss	(5,426)	(101)
Comprehensive (income) attributable to non-controlling interest	(183)	(132)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.	$ (5,609)	$ (233)