Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Real estate investments:    
Land and improvements $ 2,264,359 $ 1,328,437
Buildings and improvements 4,033,928 2,036,987
Real estate assets under direct financing leases, net 58,843 0
Total real estate investments 6,357,130 3,365,424
Less: accumulated depreciation (547,065) (490,938)
Real Estate Investment Property, Net 5,810,065 2,874,486
Loans receivable, net 119,009 51,862
Intangible lease assets, net 614,436 187,362
Real estate assets held for sale, net 86,691 5,898
Net investments 6,630,201 3,119,608
Cash and cash equivalents 42,375 73,568
Deferred costs and other assets, net 97,820 54,501
Goodwill 290,055 0
Goodwill 7,060,451 3,247,677
Liabilities:    
Revolving credit facilities, net 151,508 0
Mortgages and notes payable, net 3,454,935 1,894,878
Intangible lease liabilities, net 213,918 45,603
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 105,505 53,753
Total liabilities 3,925,866 1,994,234
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 9)      
Stockholders’ equity:    
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 370,561,041 issued shares; 370,354,279 outstanding shares at September 30, 2013 and 161,625,144 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012 3,706 1,616
Capital in excess of par value 3,857,955 1,827,632
Accumulated deficit (724,843) (575,034)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (291) (771)
Treasury stock, at cost (206,762 shares) (1,942) 0
Total stockholders’ equity 3,134,585 1,253,443
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 7,060,451 $ 3,247,677