Investment in Direct Financing Lease - Narrative (Details)	Dec. 31, 2016
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases [Abstract]
Percentage of term exceeding useful life of one office tower	75.00%

Represents the percentage of the term exceeding the useful life of one office tower.

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Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant