INCOME TAXES (Deferred Tax Account Balances) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Deferred tax assets related to:
Federal, foreign, state and local operating loss carryforwards	$ 23,225
RAI [Member]
Deferred tax assets related to:
Federal, foreign, state and local operating loss carryforwards	23,225	23,594
Capital loss carryforwards	1,314	24,752
Unrealized loss on investments	2,118	2,164
Provision for credit losses	11,288	4,627
Accrued expenses	2,059	3,685
Employee stock option and restricted stock awards	906	1,242
Investments in real estate assets	1,076	41
Property and equipment basis differences	0	681
Total deferred tax assets	41,986	60,786
Less: Valuation allowance	(5,812)	(4,858)
Net deferred tax assets	36,174	55,928
Deferred tax liabilities related to:
Investments in partnership interests	(6,001)	(12,013)
Deferred income	(2,312)	0
Property and equipment basis differences	(91)	0
Net deferred tax liabilities	(8,404)	(12,013)
Total deferred tax assets	$ 27,770	$ 43,915	$ 39,784	$ 39,989	$ 36,625