Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Condensed Balance Sheets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 77,489	$ 95,263
Inventory	1,048,725	1,024,157
Non-performing loan portfolio	16,981	27,572
Rental properties	447,070	278,897
Rental properties under development	339,873	390,399
Real estate owned ("REO")	111,440	117,758
Other assets	165,811	224,617
Total assets	2,207,389	2,158,663
Debt	1,156,735	1,127,121
Other liabilities	136,172	130,315
Member's equity	829,264	806,327
Non-controlling interest	85,218	94,900
Total liabilities and equity	2,207,389	2,158,663
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities	$ 424,268	$ 412,860