RSO INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE (Summary of Aggregate Estimated Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (Resource Capital Corp [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012
Resource Capital Corp [Member]
Assets acquired:
Investments in real estate	$ 25,500
Other assets	(89)
Total assets acquired	25,411
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable and other liabilities	3,750
Total liabilities assumed	3,750
Estimated fair value of net assets acquired	$ 21,661

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