The amount of real estate revenue derived from properties acquired during the period and is included in the company's income statement.

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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill.

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Cash inflow related to a property which is traded for the promise to provide a replacement like-kind property in the near future also known as a tax deferred exempt exchange.

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Note 3 - Operating Property Activities (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Proceeds from Delayed Tax Exempt Exchange			$ 31,000
Real Estate Revenue From Acquisitions During Period			900
Asset Impairment Charges, Total	$ 19,609	$ 3,336	41,235	$ 33,855
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Asset Impairment Charges, Total			29,700
Disposal Group, Expected to Market for Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Asset Impairment Charges, Total			$ 11,500