Supplemental Disclosure of Statement of Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items]
Interest paid	$ 9,261	$ 10,480
Income taxes paid, net	36	295
Noncash increase to real estate investments under construction	$ 34,636	9,935
RR Ocala 44, LLC
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items]
Noncash increase to real estate investments under construction		489
Noncontrolling interest liability assumed		$ 489

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