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Represents the number of management agreements or leases under which properties of the entity are operated.

No definition available.

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Represents the proceeds received in connection with an eminent domain taking.

No definition available.

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This element represents the aggregate purchase price excluding closing costs, of real estate properties acquired or agreed to be acquired by the entity.

No definition available.

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Amount of funded improvements made to real estate investments during the period.

No definition available.

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Represents the number of rooms in the property owned by the acquired entity.

No definition available.

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Amount of direct costs of the business combination including legal, accounting, and other costs incurred to consummate the business acquisition.

No definition available.

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Amount of consideration transferred, consisting of acquisition-date fair value of assets transferred by the acquirer, liabilities incurred by the acquirer, and equity interest issued by the acquirer.

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Amount of facility held for productive use including, but not limited to, office, production, storage and distribution facilities, acquired at the acquisition date.

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Amount of tangible personal property used to produce goods and services, including, but is not limited to, tools, dies and molds, computer and office equipment, acquired at the acquisition date.

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Amount of real estate acquired, at the acquisition date.

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The difference between the carrying value and the sale price of real estate or properties that were intended to be sold or held for capital appreciation or rental income. This element refers to the gain (loss) included in earnings and not to the cash proceeds of the sale. This element is a noncash adjustment to net income when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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The number of real estate properties owned as of the balance sheet date.

No definition available.

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Cash received for the sale of real estate that is not part of an investing activity during the current period.

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