Real Estate Investments, Net - Properties Classified as Held-for-Sale (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Real estate assets held for sale, at cost	$ 43,514	$ 55,000
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(9,685)	(5,346)
Total real estate investments, net	33,829	49,654
Prepaid expenses and other assets	5	0
Real estate assets held for sale, net	33,834	49,654
Below-market leases	164	72
Less: accumulated amortization	0	(12)
Real estate liabilities held for sale, net	164	60
Land
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Real estate assets held for sale, at cost	7,415	32,016
Buildings, fixtures and improvements
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Real estate assets held for sale, at cost	32,363	21,694
Construction in progress
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Real estate assets held for sale, at cost	32	0
Acquired intangible lease assets
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Real estate assets held for sale, at cost	$ 3,704	$ 1,290

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