Investments in Partnerships - Summary of Share of Equity in Income of Partnerships (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Capitalized interest expense	$ 1,091	$ 1,472

Interest cost capitalized equity method investments.

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