Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Described below are certain of our significant accounting policies. The disclosures regarding several of the policies have been condensed or omitted in accordance with interim reporting regulations specified by Form 10-Q. Please see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for a complete listing of all of our significant accounting policies. As a result of the approval of the Plan of Liquidation by our stockholders on January 30, 2017, our consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q are presented using two different bases of accounting. We adopted the liquidation basis of accounting as of February 1, 2017 and for the periods subsequent to February 1, 2017. We believe the one-day timing difference between the approval of the Plan of Liquidation on January 30, 2017 and the adoption of the liquidation basis of accounting on February 1, 2017 is immaterial. Under the liquidation basis of accounting, all of our assets must be stated at their estimated net realizable values, which is the amount expected to be collected in settling or disposing the assets. As a result, a Consolidated Statement of Net Assets in Liquidation is presented, which represents the estimated amount of cash we ultimately expect to collect on disposal of assets and payment of obligations as we implement the Plan of Liquidation. In addition, a Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets in Liquidation will reflect changes in net assets from the original estimated values as of February 1, 2017 through the most recent period presented, as further described below. All financial results and disclosures through January 31, 2017, prior to adopting liquidation basis accounting, are presented on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and liabilities in the normal course of business. As a result, the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016, and the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, the consolidated statements of equity, and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the one month ended January 31, 2017 and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, use the going concern basis of accounting presentation consistent with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, as further described below. While we project having available cash to distribute to stockholders after all asset sales are completed, we are subject to outside forces beyond our control when completing the sales of our properties, some of which are more difficult to market and all of which are at various stages of disposition. Liquidation Basis (Post Plan of Liquidation Stockholder Approval) Effective February 1, 2017, in accordance with liquidation basis accounting, our assets were adjusted to their estimated net realizable value, or liquidation value, which represents the estimated amount of cash that we expect to collect on disposal of assets and payment of obligations as we implement the Plan of Liquidation. The liquidation values of our operating properties are presented on an undiscounted basis. Estimated costs to dispose of assets have been presented separately from the related assets. Liabilities are carried at their contractual amounts due or estimated settlement amounts. We accrue costs we expect to incur and income we expect to earn through the estimated end of our liquidation to the extent we have a reasonable basis for estimation. These amounts are classified as a liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statement of Net Assets in Liquidation. Actual costs and income may differ from amounts reflected in the financial statements because of inherent uncertainty in estimating future events. These differences may be material. See Note 4, "Liability for Estimated Costs in Excess of Estimated Receipts During Liquidation" for further discussion. Actual costs incurred but unpaid as of September 30, 2017 are included in accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statement of Net Assets in Liquidation. Net assets in liquidation represents the estimated liquidation value available to stockholders upon liquidation. Due to the uncertainty in the timing of anticipated sale dates and estimated cash flows, actual operating results and sale proceeds may differ materially from amounts estimated. Going Concern Basis (Pre Plan of Liquidation Stockholder Approval) Amounts as of December 31, 2016 included in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date but do not include all disclosures required by GAAP. Noncontrolling Interests - Liquidation Basis Under the liquidation basis, the presentation for joint ventures historically consolidated under the going concern basis accounting are determined based on the Company's planned exit strategy for the joint venture investment. We intend to sell all of our properties, rather than selling our interest in our properties, and therefore the properties will be presented on a gross basis with a liability to the non-controlling interest holders, if any. Amounts due to non-controlling interests in connection with the disposition of consolidated joint ventures, if any, are accrued as a liability for non-controlling interests. Consolidation and Variable Interest Entities - Going Concern Basis Operating results for the periods ended January 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016 were prepared on the going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates the realization of assets and liabilities in the normal course of business. Our condensed consolidated financial statements included our accounts and the accounts of other subsidiaries over which we had control. All inter-company transactions, balances, and profits were eliminated in consolidation. Interests in entities acquired were evaluated based on applicable GAAP, which included the requirement to consolidate entities deemed to be variable interest entities (“VIE”) in which we were the primary beneficiary. If the interest in the entity was determined not to be a VIE, then the entity was evaluated for consolidation based on legal form, economic substance, and the extent to which we had control and/or substantive participating rights under the respective ownership agreement. For entities in which we had less than a controlling interest or entities which we were not deemed to be the primary beneficiary, we accounted for the investment using the equity method of accounting. There were judgments and estimates involved in determining if an entity in which we have made an investment is a VIE and, if so, whether we were the primary beneficiary. The entity was evaluated to determine if it is a VIE by, among other things, calculating the percentage of equity being risked compared to the total equity of the entity. Determining expected future losses involved assumptions of various possibilities of the results of future operations of the entity, assigning a probability to each possibility, and using a discount rate to determine the net present value of those future losses. A change in the judgments, assumptions, and estimates outlined above could have resulted in consolidating an entity that should not be consolidated or accounting for an investment using the equity method that should in fact be consolidated, the effects of which could be material to our financial statements. Liquidation Basis As of September 30, 2017, our remaining real estate investment property was adjusted to its estimated net realizable value, or liquidation value, which represents the estimated amount of cash that we expect to collect on disposal, less disposal costs, as we implement the Plan of Liquidation. Going Concern Basis Prior to adopting the liquidation basis of accounting, the value of hotels and all other buildings was depreciated over the estimated useful lives of 39 25 Buildings and Land and Lease Other December 31, 2016 Improvements Improvements Intangibles Intangibles Cost $ 198,499 $ 57,148 $ 3,643 $ 9,626 Less: depreciation and amortization (48,540) (2,389) (2,461) (6,319) Net $ 149,959 $ 54,759 $ 1,182 $ 3,307 On February 22, 2016, we sold our one remaining condominium unit in inventory at Chase The Private Residences for a sales price of $ 2.5 2.2 Prior to adopting the liquidation basis of accounting, accounts receivable primarily consisted of straight-line rental revenue receivables of $ 2 2.4 0.2 For all of our real estate and real estate-related investments, we monitor events and changes in circumstances indicating that the carrying amounts of the real estate assets may not be recoverable. Examples of the types of events and circumstances that would cause management to assess our assets for potential impairment include, but are not limited to: a significant decrease in the market price of an asset; a significant change in the manner in which the asset is being used; an accumulation of costs in excess of the acquisition basis plus construction of the property; major vacancies and the resulting loss of revenues; natural disasters; a change in the projected holding period; legitimate purchase offers; and changes in the global and local markets or economic conditions. Our assets may at times be concentrated in limited geographic locations and, to the extent that our portfolio is concentrated in limited geographic locations, downturns specifically related to such regions may result in tenants defaulting on their lease obligations at a portion of our properties within a short time period, which may result in asset impairments. When such events or changes in circumstances are present, we assess potential impairment by comparing estimated future undiscounted operating cash flows expected to be generated over the life of the asset and from its eventual disposition to the carrying amount of the asset. These projected cash flows are prepared internally by the Advisor and reflect in-place and projected leasing activity, market revenue and expense growth rates, market capitalization rates, discount rates, and changes in economic and other relevant conditions. The Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer review these projected cash flows to assure that the valuation is prepared using reasonable inputs and assumptions that are consistent with market data and with assumptions that would be used by a third-party market participant and assume the highest and best use of the investment. We consider trends, strategic decisions regarding future development plans, and other factors in our assessment of whether impairment conditions exist. In the event that the carrying amount exceeds the estimated future undiscounted operating cash flows, we recognize an impairment loss to adjust the carrying amount of the asset to estimated fair value. While we believe our estimates of future cash flows are reasonable, different assumptions regarding factors such as market rents, economic conditions, and occupancy rates could significantly affect these estimates. In evaluating our investments for impairment, management may use appraisals and make estimates and assumptions, including, but not limited to, the projected date of disposition of the properties, the estimated future cash flows of the properties during our ownership, planned development, and the projected sales price of each of the properties. A future change in these estimates and assumptions could result in understating or overstating the book value of our investments, which could be material to our financial statements. In addition, we may incur impairment charges on real estate assets classified as held for sale in the future if the carrying amount of the asset upon classification as held for sale exceeds the estimated fair value, less costs to sell. We also evaluate our investment in an unconsolidated joint venture at each reporting date. If we believe there is an other than temporary decline in market value, we will record an impairment charge based on these evaluations. We assess potential impairment by comparing our portion of estimated future undiscounted operating cash flows expected to be generated by the joint venture over the life of the joint venture’s assets to the carrying amount of the joint venture. In the event that the carrying amount exceeds our portion of estimated future undiscounted operating cash flows, we recognize an impairment loss to adjust the carrying amount of the joint venture to its estimated fair value. During the year ended December 31, 2016, we recorded $ 9.2 2.2 7 Prior to adopting the liquidation basis of accounting, deferred financing fees were recorded at cost and amortized to interest expense using a straight-line method that approximates the effective interest method over the life of the related debt. Deferred financing fees, net of accumulated amortization, were $ 0.4 1.9 The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates include such items as impairment of long-lived assets, depreciation and amortization, allowance for doubtful accounts, and allowance for loan losses. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Under the liquidation basis of accounting, we use estimates to adjust our assets to liquidation value. These estimates include the amount of cash that we expect to collect on disposal of assets, payment of obligations, and accrued income and expenses as we implement the Plan of Liquidation. As of September 30, 2017, restricted cash of $ 3.0 As of September 30, 2017, accrued and other liabilities of $ 6.0 As a result of our adoption of the liquidation basis of accounting, we do not anticipate that any recently issued accounting pronouncements will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. |