Investments - Schedule of Activity in Real Estate Assets Held for Sale (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Property
Number of Properties  
Balance, December 31, 2014 24
Transfers from real estate investments 23
Sales (10)
Balance, March 31, 2015 37
Carrying Value  
Balance, December 31, 2014 $ 119,912
Transfers from real estate investments 105,942
Sales (48,617)
Balance, March 31, 2015 177,237
Continuing Operations  
Number of Properties  
Balance, December 31, 2014 19
Transfers from real estate investments 23
Sales (10)
Balance, March 31, 2015 32
Carrying Value  
Balance, December 31, 2014 110,918
Transfers from real estate investments 105,976
Sales (48,617)
Balance, March 31, 2015 168,277
Discontinued Operations  
Number of Properties  
Balance, December 31, 2014 5
Transfers from real estate investments 0
Sales 0
Balance, March 31, 2015 5
Carrying Value  
Balance, December 31, 2014 8,994
Transfers from real estate investments (34)
Sales 0
Balance, March 31, 2015 $ 8,960