SELF STORAGE PROPERTIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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| Land | $ 456,135 | $ 315,867 | |
| Buildings and improvements | 1,383,603 | 829,093 | |
| Furniture and equipment | 4,598 | 2,241 | |
| Total self storage properties | 1,844,336 | 1,147,201 | |
| Less accumulated depreciation | (110,803) | (68,100) | |
| Self storage properties, net | 1,733,533 | 1,079,101 | |
| Depreciation expense related to self storage properties | $ 42,700 | $ 28,500 | $ 15,500 |
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- Definition The expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of nonproduction tangible assets over their useful lives. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount before accumulated depreciation of fixtures and equipment. Includes, but is not limited to, machinery, equipment, and engines. No definition available.
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- Definition Aggregate of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of investments in building and building improvements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount before accumulated depletion of real estate held for productive use, excluding land held for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The cumulative amount of depreciation for real estate property held for investment purposes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of real estate investment property which may include the following: (1) land available-for-sale; (2) land available-for-development; (3) investments in building and building improvements; (4) tenant allowances; (5) developments in-process; (6) rental properties; and (7) other real estate investments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of real estate investment property, net of accumulated depreciation, which may include the following: (1) land available-for-sale; (2) land available-for-development; (3) investments in building and building improvements; (4) tenant allowances; (5) developments in-process; (6) rental properties; and (7) other real estate investments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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