Discontinued Operations - Discontinued Operations, Statement of Cash Flows Disclosure (Details) - Spirit MTA REIT - Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Spinoff - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 35,163 $ 143,939 $ 160,279
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities $ (31,544) $ 135,880 $ 99,542