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It may include gross carrying amount, accumulated depreciation and net carrying amount. 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Real estate assets refer to the lands, buildings and intangible assets (including those that are part of operations and those under development) of a real estate entity, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Noncash is defined as information about all investing and financing activities of an enterprise during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. 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Extension term Line Of Credit Facility, Extension Term Line Of Credit Facility, Extension Term Pay vs Performance Disclosure Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Unsecured Debt Tranche Two Unsecured Debt Tranche Two [Member] Unsecured Debt Tranche Two Purchase of equipment and fixtures Payments to Acquire Furniture and Fixtures Fair Value Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] Value of equity issued Issuance Of Equity For Acquisition Of Real Estate Assets Issuance Of Equity For Acquisition Of Real Estate Assets Other comprehensive income: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Investment grade election Specified Investment Grade Rating And Elects To Use Alternative Rates [Member] Specified Investment Grade Rating And Elects To Use Alternative Rates [Member] Operating lease liabilities Establishment Of Operating Lease Liability Establishment Of Operating Lease Liability Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount Noncontrolling interests in Operating Partnership, net and other noncontrolling interests Noncontrolling Interest in Operating Partnerships Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table] Customer relationships Customer Relationships [Member] Revolving lines of credit Amount Drawn Long-Term Line of Credit Notes reduction Notes Reduction Noncontrolling Interests and Equity: Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Balances of OP Units Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block] Noncontrolling Interest