INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) property	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) property	Feb. 28, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Depreciation expense \| $	$ 17.3	$ 16.9
Percentage of ownership acquired	100.00%	100.00%
Number of property dispositions \| property	0	0
1910 Sunset Boulevard
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership Interest	44.00%		44.00%

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Amount of expense for allocation of cost of tangible asset over its useful life directly used in production of good and rendering of service.

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