Segment Reporting - NOI from Real Estate Assets Sold or Held for Sale (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Rental income from real estate assets sold or held for sale	$ 690	$ 9,709
Operating expenses from real estate assets sold or held for sale	(264)	(2,759)
Net operating income from real estate assets sold or held for sale	$ 426	$ 6,950

Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Net Operating Income From Assets Held For Sale, Not Classified As Discontinued Operations

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