Real Estate Intangibles - Summary of Real Estate Intangible Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Rental income related to (above)/below market tenant leases, net	$ 385	$ 425
Amortization related to in place lease intangibles and lease commissions	$ (47,994)	$ (22,779)

Depreciation and amortization related to in place lease intangibles and lease commissions

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