Debt - Scheduled Principal Amortization and Maturity Payments for Non-Recourse Property Debt (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Amortization
2022	$ 8,832
2023	9,143
2024	7,098
2025	7,360
2026	6,153
Thereafter	11,191
Total	49,777
Maturities
2023	55,000
2024	81,940
2026	73,983
Thereafter	224,183
Total	435,106
Long Term Debt Amortization and Maturities
2022	8,832
2023	64,143
2024	89,038
2025	7,360
2026	80,136
Thereafter	235,374
Total	$ 484,883

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