iot10q033112.htm


 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 

FORM 10-Q 

 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012
or
 
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from              to              
 
Commission File Number 001-14784
 

INCOME OPPORTUNITY REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 
   
Nevada
75-2615944
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
1603 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 800, Dallas, Texas 75234
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
(469) 522-4200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.        xYes         ¨No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).          xYes         ¨No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer   ¨
Accelerated filer
¨
     
Non-accelerated filer     ¨ (Do not check if smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting  company
x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    ¨Yes     xNo
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
   
Common Stock, $.01 par value
4,168,214
(Class)
(Outstanding at May 5, 2012)

 
 
 

 
 

 
 
INCOME OPPORTUNITY REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
     
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2012 (unaudited) and December 31, 2011
          3
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
          4
 
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity for the threemonths ended March 31, 2012 (unaudited)
          5
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)
          6
 
Notes to Financial Statements
          7
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
          14
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
          21
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
          21
   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
          22
Item 6.
Exhibits
          23
SIGNATURES
          24
 
 
 
 
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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM  1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INCOME OPPORTUNITY REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(unaudited)
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(dollars in thousands, except share
and par value amounts)
 
Assets
           
Real estate land holdings, at cost
  $ 24,511     $ 24,511  
Total real estate
    24,511       24,511  
                 
Notes and interest receivable from related parties
    26,296       31,612  
   Less allowance for doubtful accounts
    (1,826 )     (1,826 )
Total notes and interest receivable
    24,470       29,786  
Cash and cash equivalents
    12       1  
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees, subject to sales contract
    27       37  
Receivable and accrued interest from related parties
    57,949       52,160  
Other assets
    1,545       1,546  
Total assets
  $ 108,514     $ 108,041  
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
               
Liabilities:
               
Notes and interest payable
  $ 28,534     $ 28,588  
Deferred gain (from sales to related parties)
    5,127       5,127  
Accounts payable and other liabilities
    145       125  
      33,806       33,840  
Commitments and contingencies:
               
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued 4,173,675 shares in 2012 and 2011
    42       42  
Treasury stock at cost, 5,461 in 2012 and 2011
    (39 )     (39 )
Paid-in capital
    61,955       61,955  
Retained earnings
    12,750       12,243  
Total shareholders' equity
    74,708       74,201  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 108,514     $ 108,041  
                 
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
 
 
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INCOME OPPORTUNITY REALTY INVESTORS, INC
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
(unaudited)
 
   
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
Revenues:
           
Rental and other property revenues
  $ -     $ -  
                 
Expenses:
               
Property operating expenses (including $29 and $2 for the three months ended 2012 and 2011
respectively from affiliates and related parties)
    31       9  
General and administrative (including $83 and $55 for the three months ended 2012 and 2011
respectively from affiliates and related parties)
    154       94  
Advisory fee to affiliates
    198       221  
     Total operating expenses
    383       324  
     Operating loss
    (383 )     (324 )
                 
Other income (expense):
               
Interest income (including $1,183 and $294 for the three months ended 2012 and 2011
respectively from affiliates and related parties)
    1,183       294  
Mortgage and loan interest
    (276 )     (280 )
Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees
    (10 )     -  
        Total other income
    897       14  
Income (loss) from continuing operations before tax
    514       (310 )
   Income tax benefit (expense)
    (2 )     1  
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
    512       (309 )
Discontinued operations:
               
   Income (loss) from discontinued operations
    (7 )     3  
   Income tax benefit (expense) from discontinued operations
    2       (1 )
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations
    (5 )     2  
Net income (loss)
    507       (307 )
                 
Earnings per share - basic
               
   Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.12     $ (0.07 )
   Income (loss) from discontinued operations
    -       -  
   Net income (loss) applicable to common shares
  $ 0.12     $ (0.07 )
                 
Earnings per share - diluted
               
   Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.12     $ (0.07 )
   Income (loss) from discontinued operations
    -       -  
   Net income (loss) applicable to common shares
  $ 0.12     $ (0.07 )
                 
Weighted average common share used in computing earnings per share
    4,168,214       4,168,214  
Weighted average common share used in computing diluted earnings per share
    4,168,214       4,168,214  
                 
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
 
 
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INCOME OPPORTUNITY REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
 
(unaudited)
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
                                     
                                     
                                     
         
Common Stock
   
Treasury
   
Paid-in
   
Retained
 
   
Total
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Stock
   
Capital
   
Earnings
 
                                     
Balance, December 31, 2011
  $ 74,201       4,173,675     $ 42     $ (39 )   $ 61,955     $ 12,243  
Net income (loss)
    507       -       -       -       -       507  
                                                 
Balance, March 31, 2012
  $ 74,708       4,173,675     $ 42     $ (39 )   $ 61,955     $ 12,750  
                                                 
                           
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
 
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INCOME OPPORTUNITY REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(unaudited)
 
   
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
Cash Flow From Operating Activities:
           
Net income (loss)
  $ 507     $ (307 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) applicable to common
 shares to net cash used in operating activities:
 
                   Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees
    10       -  
      (Increase) decrease in assets:
               
                   Accrued interest receivable
    2,137       1,959  
                   Other assets
    -       (9 )
      Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
               
                   Accrued interest payable
    -       (16 )
                   Other liabilities
    20       (5 )
                              Net cash provided by operating activities
    2,674       1,622  
                 
Cash Flow From Investing Activities:
               
      Proceeds from notes receivable
    2,990       626  
      Affiliate receivable
    (5,599 )     (2,079 )
                              Net cash used in investing activities
    (2,609 )     (1,453 )
                 
Cash Flow From Financing Activities:
               
      Payments on notes payable
    (54 )     (154 )
      Deferred financing costs
    -       -  
                              Net cash used in financing activities
    (54 )     (154 )
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    11       15  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    1       20  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 12     $ 35  
                 
                 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid for interest
  $ 276     $ 305  
                 
           
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
 
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
Organization
 
As used herein, the terms “IOT,” “the Company,” “we,” “our,” “us” refer to Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc., a Nevada corporation, individually or together with its subsidiaries.  Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. is the successor to a California business trust organized on December 14, 1984, which commenced operations on April 10, 1985.  The Company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and its common stock trades on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol (“IOT”).
 
Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (“TCI”) owns approximately 81.1% of the Company’s common stock.  Effective July 17, 2009, IOT’s financial results were consolidated with those of American Realty Investors, Inc. (“ARL”) and TCI and their subsidiaries.  IOT is a “C” Corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes and files an annual consolidated income tax return with ARL.  ARL is the common parent for the consolidated group.

IOT invests in real estate through direct ownership, leases and partnerships and also invests in mortgage loans on real estate.  Prime Income Asset Management, LLC (“Prime”) served as the Company’s external Advisor and Cash Manager from July 1, 2009 until April 30, 2011.  Prime also served as an Advisor and Cash Manager to ARL and TCI.  Effective April 30, 2011, Pillar Income Asset Management, Inc. (“Pillar”) became the Company’s external Advisor and Cash Manager under substantially the same terms as the previous agreement with Prime.  Pillar also serves as an Advisor and Cash Manager to ARL and TCI.  Regis Realty Prime, LLC (“Regis”) provides property management services and brokerage services of our commercial properties.  We have no employees.
 
Our primary business is investing in real estate.  Land held for development or sale is our sole operating segment.  As of March 31, 2012, our land consisted of 178.1 acres.  All of our land holdings are located in Texas. The principal source of revenue for the Company is interest income on over $26.3 million of note receivables due from affiliated and/or related parties.
 
Basis of presentation
 
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP, have been condensed or omitted in accordance with such rules and regulations, although management believes the disclosures are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring matters) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for other interim periods or for the full fiscal year.
 
The year-end Balance Sheet at December 31, 2011, was derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  For further information, refer to the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.  Certain 2011 financial statement amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2012 presentation, including adjustments for discontinued operations.
 
Principles of consolidation
 
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include our accounts, our subsidiaries, generally all of which are wholly-owned, and all entities in which we have a controlling interest.  Arrangements that are not controlled through voting or similar rights are accounted for as a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”), in accordance with the provisions and guidance of ASC Topic 810 “Consolidation”, whereby we have determined that we are a primary beneficiary of the VIE and meet certain criteria of a sole general partner or managing member as identified in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue 04-5, Investor’s Accounting for an Investment in a Limited Partnership when the Investor is the Sole General Partner and the Limited Partners have Certain Rights (“EITF 04-5”).  VIEs are generally entities that lack sufficient equity to finance their activities without additional financial support from other parties or whose equity holders as a group lack adequate decision making ability, the obligation to absorb expected losses or residual returns of the entity, or have voting rights that are not proportional to their economic interests.  The primary beneficiary generally is the entity that provides financial support and bears a majority of the financial risks, authorizes certain capital transactions, or makes operating decisions that materially affect the entity’s financial results.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE, we consider qualitative and quantitative factors, including, but not limited to: the amount and characteristics of our investment; the obligation or likelihood for us or other investors to provide financial support; our and the other investors’ ability to control or significantly influence key decisions for the VIE; and the similarity with and significance to the business activities of us and the other investors.  Significant judgments related to these determinations include estimates about the current future fair values and performance of real estate held by these VIEs and general market conditions.  As of March 31, 20121, IOT was not the primary beneficiary of a VIE.
 
 
 
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For entities in which we have less than a controlling financial interest or entities where we are not deemed to be the primary beneficiary, the entities are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.  Accordingly, our share of the net earnings or losses of these entities is included in net income.  Our investment in TCI Eton Square, LP is accounted for under the equity method.
 
Real estate, depreciation, and impairment
 
Real estate assets are stated at the lower of depreciated cost or fair value, if deemed impaired. Major replacements and betterments are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives.  Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the useful lives of the properties (buildings and improvements – 10-40 years; furniture, fixtures and equipment – 5-10 years).  We continually evaluate the recoverability of the carrying value of our real estate assets using the methodology prescribed in ASC Topic 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment”.  Factors considered by management in evaluating impairment of our existing real estate assets held for investment include significant declines in property operating profits, annually recurring property operating losses and other significant adverse changes in general market conditions that are considered permanent in nature.  Under ASC Topic 360, a real estate asset held for investment is not considered impaired if the undiscounted, estimated future cash flows of an asset (both the annual estimated cash flow from future operations and the estimated cash flow from the theoretical sale of the asset) over its estimated holding period are in excess of the asset’s net book value at the balance sheet date.  If any real estate asset held for investment is considered impaired, a loss is provided to reduce the carrying value of the asset to its estimated fair value.
 
Real estate held for sale
 
We periodically classify real estate assets as “held for sale”.  An asset is classified as held for sale after the approval of our board of directors and after an active program to sell the asset has commenced.  Upon the classification of a real estate asset as held for sale, the carrying value of the asset is reduced to the lower of its net book value or its estimated fair value, less costs to sell the asset.  Subsequent to the classification of assets as held for sale, no further depreciation expense is recorded.  Real estate assets held for sale are stated separately on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Upon a decision to no longer market as an asset for sale, the asset is classified as an operating asset and depreciation expense is reinstated.  The operating results of real estate assets held for sale and sold are reported as discontinued operations in the accompanying statements of operations.  Income from discontinued operations includes the revenues and expenses, including depreciation and interest expense, associated with the assets.  This classification of operating results as discontinued operations applies retroactively for all periods presented.  Additionally, gains and losses on assets designated as held for sale are classified as part of discontinued operations.
 
Cost capitalization
 
Costs related to planning, developing, leasing and constructing a property are capitalized and classified as Real Estate in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  We capitalize interest to qualifying assets under development based on average accumulated expenditures outstanding during the period.  In capitalizing interest to qualifying assets, we first use the interest incurred on specific project debt, if any, and next use the weighted average interest rate of non-project specific debt.
 
We capitalize interest, real estate taxes and certain operating expenses until building construction is substantially complete and the building is ready for its intended use, but no later than one year from the cessation of major construction activity.
 
We capitalize leasing costs which include commissions paid to outside brokers, legal costs incurred to negotiate and document a lease agreement and any internal costs that may be applicable.  We allocate these costs to individual tenant leases and amortize them over the related lease term.
 
Fair value measurement
 
We apply the guidance in ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”, to the valuation of real estate assets.  These provisions define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in a transaction between market participants at the measurement date, establish a hierarchy that prioritizes the information used in developing fair value estimates and require disclosure of fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy.  The hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable data (Level 3 measurements), such as the reporting entity’s own data.
 
The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date and includes three levels defined as follows:
 
   
Level 1 –
Unadjusted quoted prices for identical and unrestricted assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 –
Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3 –
Unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement.
 
 
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A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
 
Newly issued accounting pronouncements
 
We have considered all other newly issued accounting guidance that is applicable to our operations and the preparation of our statements, including that which we have not yet adopted.  We do not believe that any such guidance will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operation.
 
NOTE 2. REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY
 
Our properties consist of 178.1 acres of land held for future development or sale.
 
NOTE 3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 
We apply the provisions of ASC Topic 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment”, which requires that long-lived assets that are to be disposed of by sale be measured at the lesser of (1) book value or (2) fair value less cost to sell.  In addition, it requires that one accounting model be used for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale and broadens the presentation of discontinued operations to include more disposal transactions.

Discontinued operations relates to properties that were either sold or held for sale as of the period ended March 31, 2012. Included in discontinued operations is one property for 2012 and 2011. There were no properties sold in 2012. In 2011, we sold 13.0 acres of land with a storage warehouse (Eagle Crest).  The gain on sale of the properties is also included in discontinued operations for those years. The following table summarizes revenue and expense information for the properties sold and held for sale (dollars in thousands):
 
   
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Revenue
           
     Rental
  $ -     $ 83  
     Property operations
    7       48  
      (7 )     35  
Expenses
               
     Interest
    -       (30 )
     General and administration
    -       (2 )
     Depreciation
    -       -  
      -       (32 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before gains on sale of real estate, taxes, and fees
    (7 )     3  
     Loss on sale of discontinued operations
    -       -  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
  $ (7 )   $ 3  
     Tax benefit (expense)
    2       (1 )
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations
  $ (5 )   $ 2  
 
Our application of ASC Topic 360 results in the presentation of the net operating results of these qualifying properties sold or held for sale during 2012 as income from discontinued operations. This does not have an impact on net income available to common shareholders and only impacts the presentation of these properties within the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
 

 
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NOTE 4. NOTES AND INTEREST RECEIVABLE FROM AFFILIATE
 
Junior Mortgage Loans.    Junior mortgage loans are loans secured by mortgages that are subordinate to one or more prior liens on the underlying real estate. Recourse on the loans ordinarily includes the real estate which secures the loan, other collateral and personal guarantees of the borrower.
 
At March 31, 2012, we had junior mortgage loans and accrued interest receivable from affiliates, net of allowances, totaling $24.5 million.  The loans mature at various dates through December 2027 with interest rates of 5.25%.   Payments are due from surplus cash flow or sale or refinancing of the underlying properties. These notes are cross-collateralized to the extent that any surplus cash available from the sale or refinance of any of the properties underlying these notes will be used to repay outstanding interest and principal for the remaining notes.  The allowance on the notes was a purchase allowance that was netted against the notes when acquired (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Maturity
 
Interest
     
Borrower
Date
 
Rate
 
Amount
 
Security
Performing loans:
             
 
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Lakeshore Villas)
12/27
 
5.25%
 
 $          2,000
 
Unsecured
 
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Lakeshore Villas)
12/27
 
5.25%
 
             6,363
 
Membership interest in Housing for Seniors of Humble, LLC
 
United Housing Foundation, Inc. (Echo Station)
12/27
 
5.25%
 
             1,481
 
100% Interest in Unified Housing of Temple, LLC
 
United Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Canyon)
07/15
 
5.25%
 
             3,057
 
100% Interest in Unified Housing of Austin, LLC
 
United Housing Foundation, Inc. (Limestone Ranch)
12/27
 
5.25%
 
             2,250
 
100% Interest in Unified Housing of Vista Ridge, LLC
 
United Housing Foundation, Inc. (Parkside Crossing)
12/27
 
5.25%
 
             1,936
 
100% Interest in Unified Housing of Parkside Crossing, LLC
 
United Housing Foundation, Inc. (Sendero Ridge)
12/27
 
5.25%
 
             5,174
 
100% Interest in Unified Housing of Sendero Ridge, LLC
 
United Housing Foundation, Inc. (Timbers of Terrell)
12/27
 
5.25%
 
             1,323
 
100% Interest in Unified Housing of Terrell, LLC
 
United Housing Foundation, Inc. (Tivoli)
12/27
 
5.25%
 
             1,826
 
100% Interest in Unified Housing of Tivoli, LLC
 
Accrued interest
       
                886
   
Total Performing
       
 $        26,296
   
                 
 
Allowance for estimated losses
       
           (1,826)
   
Total
       
 $        24,470
   
                 
All are related party notes.
       
 
   
 
NOTE 5. NOTES AND INTEREST PAYABLE
 
The following table lists the mortgage notes payable as of March 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands):
 
Project
Maturity
 
Principal
Balance
 
Mercer Crossing/Travelers Land  *
10/05/11
  $ 26,214  
Accrued interest
      2,320  
           
      $ 28,534  
 
* This mortgage note represents the allocation of a note with an aggregate outstanding balance of $34.1 million as of March 31, 2012.  The remaining balance of this note of $7.9 million is held on the books of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., an affiliated entity.  As a joint grantor of the mortgage loan, we have joint and several liability of the obligations and liabilities of the loan in its entirety, which include, but are not limited to, payment of all unpaid and accrued interest and principal for the entire outstanding loan balance.  Since April 11, 2010, interest has accrued on the loan and as of April 12, 2011, the borrower is in default under the current loan documents and the lender accelerated the maturity of the indebtedness. On April 28, 2011, a one-year forbearance agreement was entered into between the borrower, the guarantor and the lender in order to temporarily suspend the lender from the exercise of its rights and remedies under the loan documents and foreclose on the property.  The forbearance period has been extended and will expire October 17, 2012 and requires the borrower to make monthly payments of $150,000.  Upon reconciliation of the balance due to the lender, an adjustment was made to the allocation of the loan balance between TCI and IOT.  The total amount did not change but the allocations of payments were corrected to reflect the pro-rata share in correlation to the original loan balance allocation.
 
 
 
 
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NOTE 6. RECEIVABLE FROM AND PAYABLE TO AFFILIATES

From time to time, IOT and its affiliates and related parties have made unsecured advances to each other which include transactions involving the purchase, sale, and financing of property.  In addition, we have a cash management agreement with our advisor.  The agreement provides for excess cash to be invested in and managed by our advisor Pillar, an affiliated entity.  The table below reflects the various transactions between IOT, Pillar, and TCI (dollars in thousands):
 
   
TCI
   
Pillar
   
Total
 
Balance, December 31, 2011
  $ 52,160     $ -     $ 52,160  
Cash transfers
    -       2,612       2,612  
Advisory fees
    -       (198 )     (198 )
Net income fee
    -       (42 )     (42 )
Cost reimbursements
    -       (41 )     (41 )
Expenses paid by advisor
    -       10       10  
Financing (mortgage payments)
    -       2,929       2,929  
Interest income
    190       358       548  
POA fees
    -       (29 )     (29 )
Purchase of obligation
    5,599       (5,599 )     -  
                         
Balance, March 31, 2012
  $ 57,949     $ -     $ 57,949  

NOTE 7. OPERATING SEGMENTS
 
Our segments are based on our method of internal reporting which classifies our operations by property type.  Our segments are land and other.  Presented below is the operating segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (dollars in thousands):
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
 
Land
   
Other
   
Total
 
Operating revenue
  $ -     $ -     $ -  
Operating expenses
    31       -       31  
Depreciation and amortization
    -       -       -  
Mortgage and loan interest
    276       -       276  
Interest income
    -       1,183       1,183  
Gain on land sales
    -       -       -  
Segment operating income (loss)
  $ (307 )   $ 1,183     $ 876  
Capital expenditures
    -       -       -  
Assets
    24,511       -       24,511  
                         
                         
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
 
Land
   
Other
   
Total
 
Operating revenue
  $ -     $ -     $ -  
Operating expenses
    4       5       9  
Depreciation and amortization
    -       -       -  
Mortgage and loan interest
    280       -       280  
Interest income
    -       294       294  
Gain on land sales
    -       -       -  
Segment operating income (loss)
  $ (284 )   $ 289     $ 5  
Capital expenditures
    -       -       -  
Assets
    29,561       -       29,561  
 
 
The table below reconciles the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Statements of Operations:
 
 
 
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For the Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
 
 
2012
   
2011
 
Segment operating income
  $ 876     $ 5  
Other non-segment items of income (expense)
         
General and administrative
    (154 )     (94 )
Advisory fee
    (198 )     (221 )
Equity in earnings of investees
    (10 )     -  
Income tax benefit (expense)
    (2 )     1  
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 512     $ (309 )

The table below reconciles the segment assets to total assets:
 
   
March 31,
 
 
 
2012
   
2011
 
Segment assets
  $ 24,511     $ 29,561  
Investments in real estate partnerships
    27       89  
Other assets and receivables
    83,976       86,955  
Total assets
  $ 108,514     $ 116,605  
 
NOTE 8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
We have historically engaged in and will continue to engage in certain business transactions with related parties, including but not limited to asset acquisitions and dispositions.  Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm’s length basis due to the absence of free market forces that naturally exist in business dealings between two or more unrelated entities.  Related party transactions may not always be favorable to our business and may include terms, conditions and agreements that are not necessarily beneficial to or in the best interest of our company.
 
NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
Litigation. IOT is involved in various lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business.  Management is of the opinion that the outcome of these lawsuits will have no material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
 
 
NOTE 10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

There were no subsequent events for the period ending March 31, 2012.
 
 
 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.
 
This Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, principally, but not only, under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”.  We caution investors that any forward-looking statements in this report, or which management may make orally or in writing from time to time, are based on management’s beliefs and on assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management.  When used, the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “might”, “plan”, “estimate”, “project”, “should”, “will”, “result” and similar expressions which do not relate solely to historical matters are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance, which may be affected by known and unknown risks, trends, uncertainties and factors that are beyond our control.  Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, or projected.  We caution you that, while forward-looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs when we make them, they are not guarantees of future performance and are impacted by actual events when they occur after we make such statements. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on past forward-looking statements, which are based on results and trends at the time they are made, to anticipate future results or trends.
 
Some of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, among others, the following:
 
 
general risks affecting the real estate industry (including, without limitation, the inability to enter into or renew leases, dependence on tenants’ financial condition, and competition from other developers, owners and operators of real estate);
 
 
risks associated with the availability and terms of construction and mortgage financing and the use of debt to fund acquisitions and developments;
 
 
demand for apartments and commercial properties in the Company’s markets and the effect on occupancy and rental rates;
 
 
the Company’s ability to obtain financing, enter into joint venture arrangements in relation to or self-fund the development or acquisition of properties;
 
 
risks associated with the timing and amount of property sales and the resulting gains/losses associated with such sales;
 
 
failure to manage effectively our growth and expansion into new markets or to integrate acquisitions successfully;
 
 
risks and uncertainties affecting property development and construction (including, without limitation, construction delays, cost overruns, inability to obtain necessary permits and public opposition to such activities);
 
 
risks associated with downturns in the national and local economies, increases in interest rates, and volatility in the securities markets;
 
 
costs of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other similar laws and regulations;
 
 
potential liability for uninsured losses and environmental contamination; and
 
 
risks associated with our dependence on key personnel whose continued service is not guaranteed.
 
The risks included here are not exhaustive.  Some of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements, include among others, the factors listed and described in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, which investors should review.  There have been no changes from the risk factors previously described in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.
 
Other sections of this report may also include suggested factors that could adversely affect our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment.  New risks emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such matters; nor can we assess the impact of all such matters on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.  Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results.  Investors should also refer to our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for future periods and to other materials we may furnish to the public from time to time through Forms 8-K or otherwise as we file them with the SEC.
 
 
 
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Overview
 
We are an externally advised and managed real estate investment company that currently owns land held for development or sale.  As of March 31, 2012, we owned or had interests in 178.1 acres of land held for future development or sale.
 
Our primary source of revenue is from the interest income on $26.3 million of notes receivable due from affiliated and/or related parties.

We have historically engaged in and may continue to engage in certain business transactions with related parties, including but not limited to asset acquisition and dispositions. Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm’s length basis due to the absence of free market forces that naturally exist in business dealings between two or more unrelated entities. Related party transactions may not always be favorable to our business and may include terms, conditions and agreements that are not necessarily beneficial to or in our best interest.

Prime Income Asset Management, LLC (“Prime”) served as the Company’s external Advisor and Cash Manager from July 1, 2009 until April 30, 2011.  Prime also served as an Advisor and Cash Manager to ARL and TCI.  Effective April 30, 2011, Pillar Income Asset Management, Inc. (“Pillar”) became the Company’s external Advisor and Cash Manager under substantially the same terms as the previous agreement with Prime.  Pillar also serves as an Advisor and Cash Manager to ARL and TCI.  Regis Realty Prime, LLC (“Regis”) provides property management services and brokerage services of our commercial properties.
 
Critical Accounting Policies
 
We present our financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) completed its accounting guidance codification project.  The FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) became effective for our financial statements issued subsequent to June 30, 2009, and is the single source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP.  As of the effective date, we no longer refer to the authoritative guidance dictating our accounting methodologies under the previous accounting standards hierarchy.  Instead, we refer to the ASC guidance as the sole source of authoritative literature.
 
The accompanying financial statements include our accounts, our subsidiaries, generally all of which are wholly-owned, and all entities in which we have a controlling interest.  Arrangements that are not controlled through voting or similar rights are accounted for as a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”), in accordance with the provisions and guidance of ASC Topic 810 “Consolidation”, whereby we have determined that we are a primary beneficiary of the VIE and meet certain criteria of a sole general partner or managing member as identified in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue 04-5, Investor’s Accounting for an Investment in a Limited Partnership when the Investor is the Sole General Partner and the Limited Partners have Certain Rights (“EITF 04-5”). VIEs are generally entities that lack sufficient equity to finance their activities without additional financial support from other parties or whose equity holders, as a group, lack adequate decision making ability, the obligation to absorb expected losses or residual returns of the entity, or have voting rights that are not proportional to their economic interests.  The primary beneficiary generally is the entity that provides financial support and bears a majority of the financial risks, authorizes certain capital transactions, or makes operating decisions that materially affect the entity’s financial results.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE, we consider qualitative and quantitative factors, including, but not limited to: the amount and characteristics of our investment; the obligation or likelihood for us or other investors to provide financial support; our and the other investors’ ability to control or significantly influence key decisions for the VIE; and the similarity with and significance to the business activities of us and the other investors.  Significant judgments related to these determinations include estimates about the current future fair values and performance of real estate held by these VIEs and general market conditions.
 
For entities in which we have less than a controlling financial interest or entities where we are not deemed to be the primary beneficiary, the entities are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.  Accordingly, our share of the net earnings or losses of these entities are included in net income. Our investment in TCI Eton Square, LP is accounted for under the equity method.
 
Real Estate
 
Upon acquisitions of real estate, we assess the fair value of acquired tangible and intangible assets, including land, buildings, tenant improvements, “above-market” and “below-market” leases, origination costs, acquired in-place leases, other identified intangible assets and assumed liabilities in accordance with ASC Topic 805 “Business Combinations”, and allocate the purchase price to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities, including land at appraised value and buildings at replacement cost.
 
 
 
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We assess and consider fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and/or capitalization rates, as well as available market information.  Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known and anticipated trends, and market and economic conditions.  The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property considers the value of the property as if it were vacant.  We also consider an allocation of purchase price of other acquired intangibles, including acquired in-place leases that may have a customer relationship intangible value, including (but not limited to) the nature and extent of the existing relationship with the tenants, the tenants’ credit quality and expectations of lease renewals.  Based on our acquisitions to date, our allocation to customer relationship intangible assets has been immaterial.
 
We record acquired “above-market” and “below-market” leases at their fair values (using a discount rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) equal to the difference between (1) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to each in-place lease and (2) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for each corresponding in-place lease, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease for above-market leases and the initial term plus the term of any below-market fixed rate renewal options for below-market leases.
 
Other intangible assets acquired include amounts for in-place lease values that are based on our evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease.  Factors to be considered include estimates of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases.  In estimating carrying costs, we include real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, depending on local market conditions.  In estimating costs to execute similar leases, we consider leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses.
 
Depreciation and Impairment
 
Real estate is stated at depreciated cost.  The cost of buildings and improvements includes the purchase price of property, legal fees and other acquisition costs.  Costs directly related to the development of properties are capitalized.  Capitalized development costs include interest, property taxes, insurance, and other project costs incurred during the period of development.
 
Management reviews its long-lived assets used in operations for impairment when there is an event or change in circumstances that indicates impairment in value.  An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of its assets is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value.  If such impairment is present, an impairment loss is recognized based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value.  The evaluation of anticipated cash flows is highly subjective and is based in part on assumptions regarding future occupancy, rental rates and capital requirements that could differ materially from actual results in future periods.
 
ASC Topic 360 “Property, Plant and Equipment” requires that qualifying assets and liabilities and the results of operations that have been sold, or otherwise qualify as held for sale, be presented as discontinued operations in all periods presented if the property operations are expected to be eliminated and we will not have significant continuing involvement following the sale.  The components of the property’s net income that is reflected as discontinued operations include the net gain (or loss) upon the disposition of the property held for sale, operating results, depreciation and interest expense (if the property is subject to a secured loan).  We generally consider assets to be held for sale when the transaction has been approved by our Board of Directors, or a committee thereof, and there are no known significant contingencies relating to the sale, such that the property sale within one year is considered probable.  Following the classification of a property as held for sale, no further depreciation is recorded on the assets.
 
A variety of costs are incurred in the acquisition, development and leasing of properties.  After determination is made to capitalize a cost, it is allocated to the specific component of a project that is benefited.  Determination of when a development project is substantially complete and capitalization must cease involves a degree of judgment.  Our capitalization policy on development properties is guided by ASC Topic 835-20 “Interest – Capitalization of Interest” and ASC Topic 970 “Real Estate – General”.  The costs of land and buildings under development include specifically identifiable costs. The capitalized costs include pre-construction costs essential to the development of the property, development costs, construction costs, interest costs, real estate taxes, salaries and related costs and other costs incurred during the period of development.  We cease capitalization when a building is considered substantially complete and ready for its intended use, but no later than one year from the cessation of major construction activity.
 
Recognition of Revenue
 
Our revenues are composed of interest income on notes receivable. In accordance with ASC 805 “Business Combinations”, we recognize rental revenue of acquired in place and “above-market” and “below-market” leases at their fair values over the terms of the respective leases, as applicable.
 
Revenue Recognition on the Sale of Real Estate
 
Sales and the associated gains or losses of real estate assets are recognized in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 360-20, “Property, Plant and Equipment – Real Estate Sale”.  The specific timing of a sale is measured against various criteria in ASC Topic 360-20 related to the terms of the transaction and any continuing involvement in the form of management or financial assistance associated with the properties.  If the sales criteria for the full accrual method are not met, we defer some or all of the gain recognition and account for the continued operations of the property by applying the finance, leasing, deposit, installment or cost recovery methods, as appropriate, until the sales criteria are met.
 
 
 
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Non-performing Notes Receivable
 
We consider a note receivable to be non-performing when the maturity date has passed without principal repayment and the borrower is not making interest payments in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
 
Interest Recognition on Notes Receivable
 
For notes other than surplus cash notes, we record interest income as earned in accordance with the terms of the related loan agreements.  Prior to January 1, 2012, on cash flow notes where payments are based upon surplus cash from operations, accrued but unpaid interest income was only recognized to the extent that cash was received.  As of January 1, 2012, due to the consistency of cash received on the surplus cash notes, we are recording interest as earned.
 
Allowance for Estimated Losses
 
We assess the collectability of notes receivable on a periodic basis, of which the assessment consists primarily of an evaluation of cash flow projections of the borrower to determine whether estimated cash flows are sufficient to repay principal and interest in accordance with the contractual terms of the note. We recognize impairments on notes receivable when it is probable that principal and interest will not be received in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. The amount of the impairment to be recognized generally is based on the fair value of the partnership’s real estate that represents the primary source of loan repayment.  See Note 4 “Notes and Interest Receivable Affiliated” for details on our notes receivable.
 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
We apply the guidance in ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures and includes three levels defined as follows:
 
   
Level 1 –
Unadjusted quoted prices for identical and unrestricted assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 –
Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3 –
Unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement.
 
A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
 
Results of Operations
 
The following discussion is based on our “Statement of Operations” for the three months ended March 31, 2012, as included in Part I, Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this report.  It is not meant to be an all-inclusive discussion of the changes in our net income applicable to common shares. Instead, we have focused on significant fluctuations within our operations that we feel are relevant to obtain an overall understanding of the change in income applicable to common shareholders.
 
Our current operations consist of land held for future development or sale.  Our operating expenses relate mainly to the administration and maintenance costs associated with the land held for development or sale and storage space.
 
We also have other income and expense items.  We receive interest income from the funds deposited with our advisor at a rate of prime plus 1%.  We have receivables from our affiliates which also provide interest income.  Our other significant expense item is from the mortgage expense which includes interest payments on the debt secured by our land portfolio.
 
Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2012 to the same period ended 2011
 
We had a net gain applicable to common shares of $0.5 million or $0.12 per diluted earnings per share for the period ended March 31, 2012, as compared to a net loss applicable to common shares of $0.3 million or $0.07 per diluted earnings per share for the same period ended 2011.
 
Revenues
 
Land held for development or sale is our sole operating segment.  There was no income generated from this segment for the three months ended March 31, 2012, nor for the prior period ended March 31, 2011.
 
 
 
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Expenses
 
Property operating expenses were $31,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.  This represents an increase of $22,000, as compared to the prior period operating expenses of $9,000.  There was an increase in the land portfolio of $27,000 and a decrease in the other portfolio of $5,000.  The increase in the land portfolio was due to an increase in POA fees billed for 1st quarter and the 2nd half of 2011.  The decrease in the other portfolio was due to a decrease in professional fees.
 
Other income (expense)
Interest income was $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012.  This represents an increase of $0.9 million as compared to the prior period interest income of $0.3 million.  The increase was related to the note receivables from Unified Housing Foundation, an affiliated entity. Prior to January 1, 2012, on cash flow notes where payments are based upon surplus cash from operations, accrued but unpaid interest income was only recognized to the extent that cash was received.  As of January 1, 2012, due to the consistency of cash received on the surplus cash notes, we are recording interest as earned.

General and administrative expenses were $154,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.  This represents an increase of $60,000 as compared to the prior period general and administrative expenses of $94,000.  This increase was related to the $42,000 net income fee due to our Advisor for the current period and an increase in professional services.
 
Other
 
Mortgage loan and interest expense was $276,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.  This represents a decrease of $4,000 as compared to the prior period expense of $280,000.
 
Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees relate to IOT’s 10.0% investment in TCI Eton Square, LP.  This investment is accounted for under the equity method and recognizes its portion of the current period earnings.
 
Discontinued operations relates to properties that were either sold or held for sale as of the period ended March 31, 2012. Included in discontinued operations is one property for 2012 and 2011. There were no properties sold in 2012. In 2011, we sold 13.0 acres of land with a storage warehouse (Eagle Crest).  The gain on sale of the properties is also included in discontinued operations for those years. The following table summarizes revenue and expense information for the properties sold and held for sale (dollars in thousands):
 
 
 
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For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Revenue
           
     Rental
  $ -     $ 83  
     Property operations
    7       48  
      (7 )     35  
Expenses
               
     Interest
    -       (30 )
     General and administration
    -       (2 )
     Depreciation
    -       -  
      -       (32 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before gains on sale of real estate, taxes, and fees
    (7 )     3  
     Loss on sale of discontinued operations
    -       -  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
  $ (7 )   $ 3  
     Tax benefit (expense)
    2       (1 )
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations
  $ (5 )   $ 2  
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
General
 
Our principal liquidity needs are:
 
 
meet debt service requirements including balloon payments;
 
 
fund normal recurring expenses;
 
 
fund capital expenditures; and
 
 
fund new property acquisitions.
 

 Our primary source of cash is from rents, collection on receivables, sale of assets, and the refinancing of existing mortgages.  We will refinance debt obligations as they become due and generate cash from interest payments on notes receivable, storage rents and sale of properties.  However, if refinancing and excess cash from operations does not prove to be sufficient to satisfy all our obligations as they mature, we may sell real estate, refinance real estate, and incur additional borrowings secured by real estate to meet our cash requirements.
 
Cash flow summary
 
The following summary discussion of our cash flows is based on the Statement of Cash Flows from Part I, Item 1. “Financial Statements” and is not meant to be an all inclusive discussion of the changes in our cash flows (dollars in thousands):
 
   
March 31,
       
   
2012
   
2011
   
Variance
 
                   
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 2,674     $ 1,622     $ 1,052  
Net cash used in investing activities
  $ (2,609 )   $ (1,453 )   $ (1,156 )
Net cash used in financing activities
  $ (54 )   $ (154 )   $ 100  
 
The variance in the operating cash is primarily due to the increase in interest income relating to the UHF notes receivable. Prior to January 1, 2012, on cash flow notes where payments are based upon surplus cash from operations, accrued but unpaid interest income was only recognized to the extent that cash was received.  As of January 1, 2012, due to the consistency of cash received on the surplus cash notes, we are recording interest as earned.
 
 
 
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The increase in cash used in investing activities is due to the additional amount of cash that was invested with our advisor.
 
The decrease in cash used in financing activities is due to a decrease in payments made on recurring debt obligations.
 
We did not pay quarterly dividends in 2012 or 2011.
 
Environmental Matters
 
Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and regulations, we may be potentially liable for removal or remediation costs, as well as certain other potential costs, relating to hazardous or toxic substances (including governmental fines and injuries to persons and property) where property-level managers have arranged for the removal, disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances.  In addition, certain environmental laws impose liability for release of asbestos-containing materials into the air and third parties may seek recovery for personal injury associated with such materials.
 
Management is not aware of any environmental liability relating to the above matters that would have a material adverse effect on our business, assets or results of operations.
 
Inflation
 
The effects of inflation on our operations are not quantifiable.  Revenues from apartment operations tend to fluctuate proportionately with inflationary increases and decreases in housing costs.  Fluctuations in the rate of inflation also affect the sales value of properties and the ultimate gain to be realized from property sales.  To the extent that inflation affects interest rates, earnings from short-term investments and the cost of new financings, as well as the cost of variable interest rate debt, will be affected.

Tax Matters
 
Financial statement income varies from taxable income principally due to the accounting for income and losses of investees, gains and losses from asset sales, depreciation on owned properties, amortization of discounts on notes receivable and payable and the difference in the allowance for estimated losses.  IOT has alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards available for 2012 and has a loss for federal income tax purposes after consolidation in the ARL group for the first three months of 2012; therefore, it recorded no provision for income taxes.

At March 31, 2012, IOT had a net deferred tax asset of approximately $1,450,000 due to tax deductions available to it in future years. However, as management cannot determine that it is more likely than not that IOT will realize the benefit of the deferred tax asset, a 100% valuation allowance has been established.
 
 
 
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ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES REGARDING MARKET RISK
 
At March 31, 2012, IOT’s exposure to a change in interest rates on its debt was as follows (dollars in thousands, except per share):
 
         
Weighted
   
Effect of 1%
 
         
Average
   
Increase In
 
   
Balance
   
Interest Rate
   
Base Rates
 
Notes payable:
                 
Variable rate
  $ 26,209       4.25 %   $ 262  
Total decrease in IOT’s annual net income
                    262  
Per share
                  $ 0.06  
 
ITEM  4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Based on an evaluation by our management (with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer), as of the end of the period covered by this report, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
 
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
 
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM  2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
On December 5, 1989, the governing body of the predecessor of the Company approved a share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to a total of 200,000 shares of the predecessor. In June 2000, the Board of Directors of the Company increased the authorization to 500,000 shares. With the 3-for-1 forward split of the Company’s Common Stock in June 2005, such authorization would be appropriately increased to 1,500,000 shares and the number of shares previously purchased would be appropriately increased by the same ratio. On August 10, 2010, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the share repurchase program for up to an additional 150,000 shares of common stock which results in a total authorization under the repurchase program for up to 1,650,000 shares of our common stock.  This repurchase program has no termination date.  The following table represents shares repurchased on a monthly basis during the first quarter of 2012:
 
   
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
   
Average Price
Paid per Share
   
Shares Purchased
 as Part of Publicly
Announced Program
   
Shares that May
Yet be Purchased
Under the Program
 
Period
                       
Balance as of December 31, 2011
                1,034,761       615,239  
January 31, 2012
  $ -       -       1,034,761       615,239  
February 29, 2012
  $ -       -       1,034,761       615,239  
March 31, 2012
  $ -       -       1,034,761       615,239  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS
 
The following documents are filed herewith as exhibits or incorporated by reference as indicated:
 
   
Exhibit
Number
Description
   
          3.0
Articles of Incorporation of Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc., (incorporated by reference to Appendix C to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, dated February 12, 1996).
   
          3.1
Bylaws of Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Appendix D to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Forms S-4 dated February 12, 1996).
   
          10.0
Advisory Agreement dated as of April 30, 2011 between Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. and Pillar Income Asset Management, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the registrant’s current on Form 10-Q for event of May 2, 2011).
   
31.1*
Certification by the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
   
31.2*
Certification by the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
   
32.1*
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
101     Interactive data files pursuant to Rulle 405 of Regulation S-T. 
_____________
*
Filed herewith
 
 
 
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SIGNATURE PAGE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
     
 
  INCOME OPPORTUNITY REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
     
Date: May 15, 2012
By:
/s/ Daniel J. Moos
   
Daniel J. Moos
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
     
Date: May 15, 2012
By:
/s/ Gene S. Bertcher
   
Gene S. Bertcher
   
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
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INCOME OPPORTUNITY REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
EXHIBITS TO
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2012
 
The following documents are filed herewith as exhibits or incorporated by reference as indicated:
 
   
Exhibit
Number
Description
   
 31.1*
Certification by the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
   
 31.2*
Certification by the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
   
 32.1*
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
     101     Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T,
 
 

*
Filed herewith
 

 
 
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