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Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

¨	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 333-160093

INDEPENDENCE REALTY TRUST, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Maryland		26-4567130
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Cira Centre 2929 Arch St., 17th Floor Philadelphia, PA		19104
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(215) 243-9000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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. Yes x 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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x 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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

As of May 11, 2012 there were 320,000 shares of the Registrant’s common stock issued and outstanding.

INDEPENDENCE REALTY TRUST, INC.

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION			2

Item 1.	Financial Statements (unaudited)		2

	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011		2

	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three-Month Periods ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011		3

	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three-Month Periods ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011		4

	Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2012 (unaudited)		5

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		14

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		18

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		19

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION			19

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		19

Item 1A.	Risk Factors		19

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		19

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities		19

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures		19

Item 5.	Other Information		19

Item 6.	Exhibits		19

Signatures			20

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)


	As of March 31, 2012			As of December 31, 2011
ASSETS:
Investments in real estate, net of accumulated depreciation of $10,021 and $9,304, respectively	$	127,564		$	128,124
Cash and cash equivalents		4,214			1,107
Restricted cash		1,204			1,072
Accounts receivable and other assets		274			543
Deferred costs, net of accumulated amortization of $27 and $15, respectively		497			506

Total assets	$	133,753		$	131,352


LIABILITIES AND EQUITY:
Mortgage indebtedness	$	82,175		$	82,175
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		1,465			1,529
Other liabilities		643			590

Total liabilities		84,283			84,294
Equity:
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized, 125 shares issued and outstanding		0			0
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized, 320,000 shares issued and outstanding		3			0
Additional paid-in capital		3,268			200
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)		(158	)		(113	)

Total stockholders’ equity		3,113			87
Non-controlling interest		46,357			46,971

Total equity		49,470			47,058

Total liabilities and equity	$	133,753		$	131,352

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)


	For the Three-Month Periods Ended March 31
	2012			2011
REVENUE:
Rental income	$	3,566		$	0
Tenant reimbursement and other property income		193			0
Other income		231			0

Total revenue		3,990			0
EXPENSES:
Property operating expenses		1,885			0
General and administrative expenses		305			57
Acquisition expenses		27			6
Depreciation and amortization		820			0

Total expenses		3,037			63

Operating income		953			(63	)
Interest expense		(800	)		0

Net income (loss):		153			(63	)
Income allocated to preferred shares		(4	)		0
Income (loss) allocated to non-controlling interest		(175	)		0

Net income (loss) allocable to common shares	$	(26	)	$	(63	)

Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$	(0.21	)	$	(3.16	)

Diluted	$	(0.21	)	$	(3.16	)

Weighted-average shares:
Basic		125,495			20,000

Diluted		125,495			20,000

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited and dollars in thousands)


	For the Three-Month Periods Ended March 31
	2012			2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	153		$	(63	)
Depreciation and amortization		820			0
Amortization of deferred financing costs		12			0
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and other assets		269			(5	)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		(94	)		11
Other liabilities		4			0

Net cash from operating activities		1,164			(57	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(260	)		0
Increase in restricted cash		(132	)		0

Net cash from investing activities		(392	)		0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock		101			0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		3,000			0
Payments for deferred financing costs		(3	)		0
Distributions on common stock		(3	)		0
Distributions to non-controlling interests		(760	)		0

Net cash from financing activities		2,335			0

Net change in cash and cash equivalents		3,107			(57	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		1,107			209

Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period	$	4,214		$	152

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2012

(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

NOTE 1: Organization

Independence Realty Trust, Inc., or the Company, was formed on March 26, 2009 as a Maryland corporation that intends to qualify as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, commencing with the taxable year ended December 31, 2011. We are sponsored by RAIT Financial Trust, our sponsor, a publicly traded Maryland REIT whose common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RAS.” As used herein, the terms “we,” “our” and “us” refer to the Company and, as required by context, Independence Realty Operating Partnership, LP, which we refer to as our operating partnership, and their subsidiaries. References to “shares” and “our common stock” refer to the shares of our common stock. We own substantially all of our assets and conduct our operations through our operating partnership, of which we are the sole general partner.

We sold 20,000 shares of our common stock to Independence Realty Advisors, LLC, our advisor, on April 30, 2009. Our advisor was purchased on January 20, 2011 by a wholly owned subsidiary of our sponsor. On January 4, 2012, we issued and sold 125 shares of our newly designated 12.5% Series A cumulative Non-Voting Preferred stock to 125 accredited investors who are not affiliated with us.

On June 10, 2011, our Registration Statement on Form S-11 (File No. 333-173391) for an offering of a minimum of 250,000 shares and a maximum of 100,000,000 shares of common stock for sale to the public at a price of $10.00 per share (subject to certain discounts) in the primary offering and $9.50 per share pursuant to our distribution reinvestment plan, which we refer to collectively as our offering, was declared effective under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act. During the quarter ended March 31, 2012, we satisfied the minimum offering amount of our offering as a result of our sale of 300,000 shares of our common stock for $10.00 per share for total gross proceeds of $3,000 to RAIT NTR Holdings, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of our sponsor. As of March 31, 2012, our sponsor indirectly owned all of our outstanding common stock. We intend to invest the net proceeds of our ongoing public offering in a diversified portfolio of multifamily properties with strong and stable cash flows that have the potential to generate attractive distributions for our investors, with a primary focus on core and stabilized multifamily properties that are well leased and produce predictable income.

Subject to certain restrictions and limitations, our business is externally managed on a day-to-day basis by our advisor, a wholly owned subsidiary of our sponsor, pursuant to an advisory agreement between us and our advisor. Our advisor conducts our operations and manages our portfolio of real estate investments. We have no paid employees.

We have retained Independence Realty Securities, LLC, or our dealer manager, a wholly owned subsidiary of our sponsor, to serve as our dealer manager for our offering and assume responsibility for marketing our common shares. Because our advisor and our dealer manager are indirectly owned and controlled by our sponsor, they are affiliated with us and are considered related parties. Our advisor and our dealer manager will receive compensation and fees for services related to our offering and for the investment and management of our assets. The compensation levels during our offering, acquisition and operational stages are based on percentages of offering proceeds, the cost of properties acquired and the annual revenue earned from such properties, respectively.

As of March 31, 2012, we owned seven multifamily properties with 1,812 units located in five states, with a total cost of $137,585, exclusive of closing costs.

NOTE 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

a. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although we believe that the included disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial position and consolidated results of operations and cash flows are included. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.

b. Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements reflect our accounts and the accounts of our operating partnership and other wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

c. Use of Estimates

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, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2012

(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

d. Organization and Offering Costs

We have incurred and expect to incur additional accounting and offering costs in connection with our offering. The offering and organization costs, which are primarily being incurred by our advisor, are expected to be paid or reimbursed by us with offering proceeds.

Our advisor has advanced or reimbursed, and may continue to advance or reimburse, all the organization and offering costs incurred on our behalf. We will pay our advisor up to 1.0% of gross offering proceeds. As of March 31, 2012, our offering proceeds were $3,000. Organization and offering costs include items such as legal and accounting fees, marketing, promotional and printing costs. All organizational cost will be expensed when incurred. All offering costs will be recorded as a reduction of additional paid-in-capital when incurred. Our advisor has incurred $3,725 of organization and offering costs from our date of inception through March 31, 2012 of which $30 have been reimbursed to our sponsor.

e. Revenue Recognition

Minimum rents are recognized on an accrual basis, over the terms of the related leases on a straight-line basis. Any above-market lease values and the capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an adjustment to rental income over the lease term. Recoveries from residential tenants for utility costs are recognized as revenue in the period that the applicable costs are incurred.

f. Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Bad Debts

We make estimates of the collectability of our accounts receivable related to base rents, expense reimbursements and other revenue. We analyze accounts receivable and historical bad debt levels, tenant credit worthiness and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. In addition, tenants experiencing financial difficulties are analyzed and estimates are made in connection with expected uncollectible receivables. Our reported operating results are directly affected by management’s estimate of the collectability of accounts receivable.

g. Investments in Real Estate

Allocation of Purchase Price of Acquired Assets

We account for acquisitions of properties in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations”. The fair value of the real estate acquired is allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and tenant improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above-market and below-market leases for acquired in-place leases and the value of tenant relationships, based in each case on their fair values. Purchase accounting is applied to assets and liabilities associated with the real estate acquired. Transaction costs and fees incurred related to acquisitions are expensed as incurred. Transaction costs and fees incurred related to the acquisition of a joint venture interest, accounted for under the equity method of accounting, are capitalized as part of the cost of the investment.

Upon the acquisition of properties, we estimate the fair value of acquired tangible assets (consisting of land, building and improvements) and identified intangible assets and liabilities (consisting of above and below-market leases, in-place leases and tenant relationships), and assumed debt at the date of acquisition, based on the evaluation of information and estimates available at that date. Based on these estimates, we allocate the initial purchase price to the applicable assets and liabilities. As final information regarding fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is received and estimates are refined, appropriate adjustments will be made to the purchase price allocation, in no case later than twelve months of the acquisition date.

In determining the fair value of the identified intangible assets and liabilities of an acquired property, above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the differences between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease. The capitalized above-market lease values and the capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an adjustment to rental income over the lease term.

The aggregate value of in-place leases is determined by evaluating various factors, including an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods, current market conditions and similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses, and estimates of lost rental revenue during the expected lease-up periods based on current market demand. Management also estimates costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal and other related costs. The value assigned to this intangible asset is amortized over the remaining lease terms.

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2012

(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Management evaluates the recoverability of its investment in real estate assets, including related identifiable intangible assets, in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment”. This statement requires that long-lived assets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that recoverability of the assets is not assured.

Management evaluates the long-lived assets on an ongoing basis and records an impairment charge when there is an indicator of impairment. The estimated cash flows used for the impairment analysis and the determination of estimated fair value are based on our plans for the respective assets and our views of market and economic conditions. The estimates consider matters such as current and historical rental rates, occupancies for the respective and/or comparable properties, and recent sales data for comparable properties. Changes in estimated future cash flows due to changes in our plans or views of market and economic conditions could result in recognition of impairment losses, which, under the applicable accounting guidance, could be substantial.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation expense for real estate assets are computed using a straight-line method based on a life of 40 years for buildings and improvements and five to ten years for equipment and fixtures. Expenditures for tenant improvements are capitalized and amortized over the initial term of each lease.

h. Deferred Costs

We capitalize initial direct costs in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 310, “Receivables”. The costs are capitalized upon the execution of the loan or lease and amortized over the initial term of the corresponding loan or lease. Deferred loan costs are amortized to interest expense over the term of the loan. Deferred leasing costs are amortized to amortization expense over the initial term of the lease.

i. Income Taxes

We expect that we will qualify and elect to be taxed as a REIT beginning with the taxable year ended December 31, 2011. Accordingly, we recorded no income tax expense for the three-months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

To qualify as a REIT, we must meet certain organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute at least 90% of our ordinary taxable income to stockholders. As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that we distribute to our stockholders. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to federal income taxes on our taxable income at regular corporate rates and will not be permitted to qualify for treatment as a REIT for federal income tax purposes for four years following the year during which qualification is lost unless the Internal Revenue Service grants us relief under certain statutory provisions. Such an event could materially adversely affect our net income and net cash available for distribution to stockholders, however, we believe that we will be organized and operate in such a manner as to qualify and maintain treatment as a REIT and intend to operate in such a manner so that we will qualify and remain qualified as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2012

(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

j. Earnings per Share

Earnings per share is computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share”, by dividing the net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the respective period. Earnings per share excludes 5,274,900 limited partnership units that are convertible into common stock as their effect would be anti-dilutive for the three-months ended March 31, 2012. No such limited partnership units existed as of March 31, 2011.

k. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standard classified under FASB ASC Topic 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment”. This accounting standard amends existing guidance to resolve the diversity in practice about whether the guidance for real estate sales applies to a parent that ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary that is in substance real estate as a result of default on the subsidiary’s nonrecourse debt. This accounting standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods with those years, beginning on or after June 15, 2012. Management is currently evaluating the impact that these standards may have on our consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 3: Investments in Real Estate

As of March 31, 2012, our investments in real estate consisted of seven multifamily real estate properties with 1,812 units. The table below summarizes our investments in real estate:


Land	$	27,089
Building		109,072
Furniture, fixtures and equipment		1,424

Total investment in real estate		137,585
Accumulated depreciation		(10,021	)

Investments in real estate, net	$	127,564

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2012

(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

NOTE 4: Mortgage Indebtedness

A summary of each mortgage, as of March 31, 2012, is as follows:


Property	Outstanding Principal		Current Interest Rate			Maturity Date	Interest Terms
Crestmont Apartments	$	6,750		5.7	%	May 1, 2021	Fixed rate. Interest only payments are due monthly. Beginning May 1, 2013, principal and interest payments are required based on a 30-year amortization schedule

Cumberland Glen Apartments		6,900		5.7		May 1, 2021	Fixed rate. Interest only payments are due monthly. Beginning May 1, 2013, principal and interest payments are required based on a 30-year amortization schedule

Copper Mill Apartments		7,350		5.7		May 1, 2021	Fixed rate. Interest only payments are due monthly. Beginning May 1, 2013, principal and interest payments are required based on a 30-year amortization schedule

Heritage Trace Apartments		5,500		5.7		May 1, 2021	Fixed rate. Interest only payments are due monthly. Beginning May 1, 2013, principal and interest payments are required based on a 30-year amortization schedule

Belle Creek Apartments		10,575		2.5		April 28, 2021	Fixed rate of interest at 2.5% for the first two years with a floating rate thereafter at 225 basis points over 30-day LIBOR. Interest only

Tresa at Arrowhead		27,500		2.5		April 28, 2021	Fixed rate of interest at 2.5% for the first two years with a floating rate thereafter at 225 basis points over 30-day LIBOR. Interest only

Centrepoint Apartments		17,600		3.7		January 1, 2019	Fixed rate. Interest only payments are due monthly. Beginning February 1, 2015, principal and interest payments are required based on a 30-year amortization schedule

Total /Weighted-Average	$	82,175		3.8	%

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2012

(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

NOTE 5: Shareholder Equity and Non-Controlling Interest

Stockholder Equity

Preferred Shares

On January 4, 2012, we issued and sold 125 shares of our newly designated 12.5% Series A Cumulative Non-Voting Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share, which we refer to as the Series A Preferred Stock, for a purchase price of $1,000 per share, or $125 in the aggregate, to 125 accredited investors who are not affiliated with us. We intend to qualify and elect to be taxed as a REIT beginning with the taxable year ended December 31, 2011. One requirement to qualify as a REIT is that 100 or more persons must own our outstanding shares of capital stock during at least 335 days of a taxable year of 12 months, other than our first REIT taxable year. We expect that the sale of our Series A Preferred Stock will ensure that we can meet this requirement.

On February 15, 2012, our board of directors authorized and declared dividends on our Series A Preferred Stock for the quarterly period ending on March 31, 2012. The dividends will be paid to the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock of record at a rate of $0.34153005 per day, which is an amount that is equivalent to a 12.5% annualized rate based on a share price of $1,000. The dividends will be aggregated and paid in cash on July 29, 2012, pursuant to the requirements of our charter.

Common Shares

During the quarter ended March 31, 2012, we satisfied the minimum offering amount as a result of our sale of $3,000 in shares of our common stock to a subsidiary of our sponsor in exchange for cash.

On February 15, 2012, our board of directors authorized and declared dividends on our common stock for the months of January, February and March 2012. The dividends were paid to the holders of our common stock of record at a rate of $0.00163934 per share per day, for a total of $19.

Non-controlling Interest

On February 15, 2012, our board of directors authorized and declared distributions for the months of January, February and March 2012. The distributions were paid to common operating partnership unit holders of record at a rate of $0.00163934 per unit per day, for a total of $789.

NOTE 6: Equity Compensation Plans

Long Term Incentive Plan

On April 5, 2011, our board of directors approved and adopted the Long Term Incentive Plan, or our incentive plan, and the Independent Directors Compensation Plan. Our incentive plan provides for the grants of awards to our directors, officers and full-time employees (in the event we ever have employees), full-time employees of our advisor and its affiliates, full-time employees of entities that provide services to our advisor, directors of our advisor or of entities that provide services to it, certain of our consultants and certain consultants to our advisor and its affiliates or to entities that provide services to our advisor. The incentive plan authorizes the grant of restricted or unrestricted shares of our common stock, non-qualified and incentive stock options, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, dividend equivalents and other stock- or cash-based awards.

Under our Independent Directors Compensation Plan, which operates as a sub-plan of our incentive plan, each of our independent directors will receive 3,000 shares of common stock annually; provided, however, that no shares will be issued pursuant to our Independent Directors Compensation Plan until we have raised at least $2,500 in gross offering proceeds from unaffiliated persons. In addition, our independent directors may elect to receive their annual fee in the form of our common shares or a combination of common shares and cash.

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2012

(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

We will account for stock-based compensation in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation—Stock Compensation”. Under the fair value recognition provisions of this statement, stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense of the requisite service period, which is the vesting period. We have not granted any stock-based compensation to date. Stock-based compensation will be classified within general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations. As stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations will be based on awards ultimately expected to vest, the amount of expense will be reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures will be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Forfeitures will be estimated on experience of other companies in the same industry until entity-specific information is available.

Distribution Reinvestment Program

We have adopted a distribution reinvestment program, or the DRP, through which our stockholders may elect to reinvest an amount equal to the distributions declared on their shares of common stock in additional shares in lieu of receiving cash distributions. No selling commissions or dealer manager fees will be paid on shares sold under the DRP. Our board of directors may amend or terminate the DRP for any reason, provided that any amendment that adversely affects the rights or obligations of a participant shall only take effect upon ten days’ written notice to participants.

NOTE 7: Related Party Transactions and Arrangements

Fees and Expenses Paid to Our Advisor

Our advisor generally has responsibility for our day-to-day operations. Pursuant to the terms of our Advisory Agreement, we pay our advisor the fees described below.

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We pay to our advisor an asset management fee that is payable quarterly in an amount equal to 0.1875% of the average invested assets as of the last day of the quarter, which equates to an annualized rate of 0.75% per annum. Average invested assets means the average of the aggregate book value of our assets invested in interests in, and loans secured by, real estate before reserves for depreciation or bad debt or other similar non-cash reserves. As part of the acquisition of our initial portfolio of six properties, our advisor agreed to waive any asset management fees on the initial portfolio for the first two years of our ownership. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2012, we paid $53 of asset management fees to our advisor.

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If our advisor provides services in connection with the financing of any third party debt that we obtain, we will pay the advisor a financing coordination fee equal to 1.0% of the amount available and/or outstanding under such financing, subject to certain limitations. We do not pay financing coordination fees in connection with debt provided by our sponsor. The services our advisor may perform include, without limitation, searching for lenders in connection with a proposed refinancing and negotiating the terms of any proposed refinancing with such lenders. Our advisor may reallow some or all of this fee to reimburse third parties that it retains to procure any such refinancing. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2012, we did not pay any financing coordination fees to our advisor.

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We may pay our advisor a disposition fee upon the sale of one or more of our properties in an amount equal to the lesser of (a) one-half of the commission that would be reasonable, customary and competitive in light of the size, type and location of the asset or (b) 1% of the sale price of the asset. Payment of such fee may be made only if the advisor provides a substantial amount of services in connection with the sale of the asset. In addition, the amount paid when added to all other commissions paid to unaffiliated parties in connection with such sale shall not exceed the lesser of the commission that would be reasonable, customary and competitive in light of the size, type and location of the asset or an amount equal to 6% of the sale price of such asset. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2012, we did not pay any disposition fees to our advisor.

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2012

(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

In addition to the fees we pay to our advisor pursuant to the advisory agreement, we also reimburse our advisor and its affiliates for the costs and expenses, subject to the limitations described below under the heading “2%/25% Guidelines.” We do not reimburse the advisor or its affiliates for services for which the advisor or its affiliates are entitled to compensation in the form of a separate fee. If the advisor or its affiliates perform services that are outside of the scope of the advisory agreement, we will compensate them at rates and in amounts agreed upon by the advisor and the independent directors. We reimburse our advisor for acquisition expenses up to a maximum amount which, collectively with all acquisition fees and expenses, will not exceed, in the aggregate, 6% of the gross offering proceeds from our public offering.

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We may reimburse our advisor for certain costs it incurs in connection with the services it provides to us including, but not limited to: (i) organization and offering costs in an amount up to 1% of gross offering proceeds, which include actual legal, accounting, printing and expenses attributable to preparing the SEC registration statement, qualification of the shares for sale in the states and filing fees incurred by the advisor, as well as reimbursements for salaries and direct expenses of its employees, including, without limitation, employee benefits, while engaged in registering the shares and other organization costs, other than selling commissions and the dealer manager fee; (ii) advertising expenses, expense reimbursements, and legal and accounting fees; (iii) the actual cost of goods and materials used by us and obtained from entities not affiliated with the advisor; (iv) administrative services (including personnel costs; provided, however, that no reimbursement shall be made for costs of personnel to the extent that such personnel perform services in transactions for which the advisor receives a separate fee); and (v) rent, leasehold improvement costs, utilities or other administrative items generally constituting our advisor’s overhead. We will not reimburse the advisor for any services for which we will pay the advisor a separate fee. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2012, our advisor incurred $187 of these expenses. During the three-months ended March 31, 2012, we reimbursed our advisor for $30 of these expenses.

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We reimburse our advisor for expenses it incurs in connection with our purchase of an asset. The acquisition fees and expenses for any particular asset, including amounts payable to affiliates, will not exceed, in the aggregate, 6% of the contract purchase price (including any mortgage assumed) of the asset. Our advisor will be paid acquisition expenses and we will reimburse our advisor for acquisition expenses only to the extent that acquisition fees and acquisition expenses collectively do not exceed 6% of the contract price of our assets. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2012, we did not reimburse our advisor for any acquisition expenses.

Our advisory agreement has a one-year term, subject to an unlimited number of successive one-year renewals upon mutual consent of the parties. We may terminate the advisory agreement without penalty upon 60 days’ written notice. If we terminate the advisory agreement, we will pay our advisor all unpaid advances for operating expenses and all earned but unpaid fees. Effective April 7, 2012, our advisory agreement was renewed for a one-year term through April 7, 2013.

2%/25% Guidelines

Commencing on the fourth fiscal quarter following the quarter ended June 30, 2011, our advisor must reimburse us for the amounts, if any, by which our total REIT operating expenses paid during the previous fiscal year exceed the greater of:

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2% of our average invested assets for that fiscal year; or

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25% of our net income for that fiscal year;

provided, however, that only so much of the excess specified above will be required to be reimbursed as the board of directors, including a majority of the independent directors, determines should justifiably be reimbursed in light of any unanticipated, unusual or non-recurring factors. Within 60 days after the end of the quarter for which the excess occurred, the stockholders will be sent a written disclosure and explanation of the factors the independent directors considered in arriving at the conclusion that the higher total operating expenses were justified. Operating expenses are defined for this purpose as all expenses paid or incurred by us, as determined under GAAP, that are in any way related to our operation, including advisory fees, but excluding (i) the expenses of raising capital such as organization and offering expenses, legal, audit, accounting, underwriting, brokerage, listing, registration and other fees, printing and other such expenses and taxes incurred in connection with the issuance, distribution, transfer, registration and stock exchange listing of our stock; (ii) interest payments; (iii) taxes; (iv) non-cash expenditures such as depreciation, amortization and bad debt reserves; (v) reasonable incentive fees based on the gain from the sale of our assets; and (vi) acquisition fees and expenses (including expenses relating to potential investments that we do not close), disposition fees on the resale of property and other expenses connected with the acquisition, disposition and ownership of real estate interests, loans or other property (including the costs of foreclosure, insurance premiums, legal services, maintenance, repair and improvement of property).

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2012

(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

Selling Commissions and Fees Paid to our Dealer Manager

The dealer manager for our public offering of common stock is Independence Realty Securities, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of our sponsor. Our dealer manager is a licensed broker-dealer registered with FINRA. Our dealer manager is entitled to certain selling commissions, dealer manager fees and reimbursements relating to raising capital. Our dealer manager agreement with our dealer manager provides for the following compensation:

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We pay our dealer manager selling commissions of up to 7.0% of the gross proceeds from our public offering. Our dealer manager intends to reallow all or a portion of commissions earned for those transactions that involve participating broker-dealers. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2012, we did not pay any selling commissions to our dealer manager.

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We pay our dealer manager a dealer manager fee of 3.0% of the gross proceeds from our public offering. Our dealer manager, in its sole discretion, may reallow a portion of its dealer manager fee of up to 1.5% of the gross offering proceeds to be paid to such participating broker-dealers. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2012, we did not pay any dealer manager fees to our dealer manager.

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We may reimburse our dealer manager for its reasonable bona fide due diligence expenses and reimburse it for reimbursements it may make to broker-dealers for reasonable bona fide due diligence expenses which are included in a detailed and itemized invoice. Reimbursement of these amounts, combined with the reimbursement of all other organizational and offering costs, shall not exceed 15% of the gross proceeds raised in our public offering. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2012, our dealer manager incurred $0 of reimbursable due diligence expenses.

Property Management Fees Paid to Our Property Manager

We have entered into property management agreements with Jupiter Communities, LLC, or our property manager, which is majority owned by our sponsor, with respect to each of our properties. Pursuant to the property management agreements, we pay our property manager property management and leasing fees on a monthly basis of an amount up to 4.0% of the gross revenues from the property for each month. Additionally, we may pay our property manager a separate fee for the one-time initial rent-up or leasing-up of newly constructed properties in an amount not to exceed the fee customarily charged in arm’s length transactions by others rendering similar services in the same geographic area for similar properties as determined by a survey of brokers and agents in such area. Each management agreement has an initial one year term, subject to automatic one-year renewals unless either party gives prior notice of its desire to terminate the management agreement. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2012, we paid $157 of property management and leasing fees to our property manager.

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not historical facts (including any statements concerning investment objectives, other plans and objectives of management for future operations or economic performance, or assumptions or forecasts related thereto) are forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions. We caution that forward-looking statements are not guarantees. Actual events or our investments and results of operations could differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “may,” “should,” “expect,” “could,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “predict,” “potential” or the negative of such terms and other comparable terminology.

The forward-looking statements included herein are based upon our current expectations, plans, estimates, assumptions and beliefs, which involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Assumptions relating to the foregoing involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond our control. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, our actual results and performance could differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to:

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the fact that we have a limited operating history;

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our ability to effectively deploy the proceeds raised in our public offering of common stock;

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changes in economic conditions generally and the real estate market specifically;

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legislative or regulatory changes (including changes to the laws governing the taxation of REITs);

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the availability of capital;

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interest rates; and

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changes to generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP.

Any of the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements included herein could be inaccurate, and undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements included herein. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date this quarterly report is filed with the SEC, and the risk that actual results will differ materially from the expectations expressed herein will increase with the passage of time. Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason.

All forward-looking statements included herein should be read in light of the factors identified in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 9, 2012, as the same may be amended and supplemented from time to time.

Overview

We were formed on March 26, 2009 as a Maryland corporation that intends to qualify as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, for the taxable year ended December 31, 2011. We are externally managed by our advisor, Independence Realty Advisors, LLC, an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of our sponsor, RAIT Financial Trust (NYSE: “RAS”). We own substantially all of our assets and conduct our operations through Independence Realty Operating Partnership, LP, or our operating partnership, of which we are the sole general partner. As used herein, the terms “we,” “our” and “us” refer to our company and, as required by context, our operating partnership and their subsidiaries.

We intend to invest in a diversified portfolio of multifamily properties located throughout the United States. We target primarily core and stabilized multifamily properties that are well leased and produce predictable income. To a lesser extent we seek to acquire properties that require limited capital expenditures, have existing cash flow and offer opportunities for enhanced returns, with a primary focus on multifamily properties and a lesser focus on other asset classes.

Our investment objectives are to:

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pay attractive and consistent cash distributions;

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preserve invested capital; and

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provide a diversified direct investment in multifamily properties.

On June 10, 2011, our Registration Statement on Form S-11 (File No. 333-173391) for an offering of a minimum of 250,000 shares and a maximum of 100,000,000 shares of common stock for sale to the public at a price of $10.00 per share (subject to certain discounts) in the primary offering and $9.50 per share pursuant to our distribution reinvestment plan, which we refer to collectively as our offering, was initially declared effective under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act. During the quarter ended March 31, 2012, we satisfied the minimum offering amount of our offering as a result of our sale of 300,000 shares of our common stock for $10.00 per share for total gross proceeds of $3,000,000 to RAIT NTR Holdings, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of our sponsor. As of March 31, 2012, our sponsor indirectly owned all of our outstanding common stock. We intend to invest the net proceeds of our ongoing public offering in a diversified portfolio of multifamily properties with strong and stable cash flows that have the potential to generate attractive distributions for our investors, with a primary focus on core and stabilized multifamily properties that are well leased and produce predictable income. Our offering will end no later than June 10, 2013 unless we elect to extend it to a date no later than June 10, 2014 in states that permit us to make this one-year extension.

Our Investment Portfolio

Our current investment portfolio is comprised entirely of multifamily properties. We generate a return on our real estate investments through rental income and other sources of income from the operations of the properties. By owning real estate, we also participate in any increase in the value of the real estate in addition to current income. We finance our real estate holdings through mortgage indebtedness.

The below table summarizes our investments in real estate, all of which are fee simple interests in multifamily properties as of March 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands, except average effective rent):


Property Name	State	Total Cost		Accumulated Depreciation			Carrying Amount		Encumbrances			Units		Average Occupancy			Average Effective Rent (1)
Crestmont Apartments	GA	$	16,345	$	(1,522	)	$	14,823	$	(6,750	)		228		93.0	%	$	689
Cumberland Glen Apartments	GA		16,382		(1,541	)		14,841		(6,900	)		222		92.8			672
Copper Mill Apartments	TX		17,562		(1,640	)		15,922		(7,350	)		320		98.1			690
Heritage Trace Apartments	VA		13,549		(1,263	)		12,286		(5,500	)		200		92.5			757
Belle Creek Apartments	CO		9,676		(732	)		8,944		(10,575	)		162		95.7			854
Tresa at Arrowhead	AZ		35,700		(2,107	)		33,593		(27,500	)		360		95.3			768
Centrepoint Apartments	AZ		28,371		(1,216	)		27,155		(17,600	)		320		97.2			794

Total		$	137,585	$	(10,021	)	$	127,564	$	(82,175	)		1,812		94.9	%	$	746

(1)	Average effective rent is rent per unit per month.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Funds from Operations and Modified Funds from Operations

We believe that funds from operations, or FFO, and modified funds from operations, or MFFO, each of which are non-GAAP measures, are additional appropriate measures of the operating performance of a REIT and us in particular. We compute FFO in accordance with the standards established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, or NAREIT, as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding real estate-related depreciation and amortization expense, gains or losses on sales of real estate and the cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles.

MFFO is a computation made by analysts and investors to measure a real estate company’s cash flow generated by operations. We compute MFFO in accordance with the standards established by the Investment Program Association, or IPA, by adding to or subtracting from FFO: acquisition fees and expenses, straight-line rental adjustments, amortization of above or below market lease intangible assets or liabilities, amortization or accretion of premiums, discounts and deferred costs, non-recurring impairments, change in fair value of financial instruments, non-recurring gains or losses from the extinguishment or sale of assets or liabilities where trading of such holdings is not a fundamental attribute of the business plan, all of which after adjustments for consolidated and unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.

Our management utilizes FFO and MFFO as measures of our operating performance, and believes they are also useful to investors, because they facilitate an understanding of our operating performance after adjustment for certain non-cash items, such as real estate depreciation and various other items required by GAAP that may not necessarily be indicative of current operating performance and that may not accurately compare our operating performance between periods. Furthermore, although FFO, MFFO and other supplemental performance measures are defined in various ways throughout the REIT industry, we also believe that FFO and MFFO may provide us and our investors with an additional useful measure to compare our financial performance to certain other REITs.

MFFO has limitations as a performance measure in an offering such as ours where the price of a share of our common stock is a stated value and there is no net asset value determination during the offering stage and for a period thereafter. MFFO is useful in assisting management and investors in assessing the sustainability of operating performance in future operating periods, and in particular, after the offering and acquisition stages are complete and net asset value is disclosed. MFFO is not a useful measure in evaluating net asset value because impairments are taken into account in determining net asset value but not in determining MFFO.

Neither FFO nor MFFO is equivalent to net income or cash generated from operating activities determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Furthermore, FFO and MFFO do not represent amounts available for management’s discretionary use because of needed capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligations or other commitments or uncertainties. Neither FFO nor MFFO should be considered as an alternative to net income as an indicator of our operating performance or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity.

Set forth below is a reconciliation net income (loss) to FFO and MFFO for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands, except share information):


	For the Three-Month Periods Ended March 31
	2012		2011
Funds From Operations:
Net income (loss)	$	153	$	(63	)
Adjustments:
Real estate depreciation and amortization		820		—
(Gains) losses on the sale of real estate		—		—

Funds From Operations	$	973	$	(63	)

Weighted-average shares—diluted (a)		5,400,395		20,000


Modified Funds From Operations:
Funds From Operations	$	973	$	(63	)
Adjustments:
Acquisition fees and expenses		27		6
Amortization or accretion of premiums, discounts and deferred costs		—		—

Modified Funds From Operations	$	1,000	$	(57	)

Weighted-average shares—diluted (a)		5,400,395		20,000

(a)	Weighted-average shares—diluted includes 5,274,900 limited partnership units that are convertible into common stock as of March 31, 2012. No such units existed as of March 31, 2011.

Results of Operations

Three-Month Period Ended March 31, 2012 Compared to the Three-Month Period Ended March 31, 2011

We generated $4.0 million of revenue during the three-months ended March 31, 2012 as a result of the acquisition of seven properties in 2011. During the three-month period ended March 2011, we did not own any revenue-producing assets and as such the financial information for the three-month period ended March 31, 2012 is not comparable to the three-month period ended March 31, 2011.

We incurred $3.0 million of expenses during the three-month period ended March 31, 2012, comprised primarily of property operating expenses of $1.9 million and depreciation and amortization of $0.8 million. These expenses relate to the acquisition and ownership of the seven properties we acquired in 2011. We incurred certain general and administrative expenses related to audit and other professional fees, trustee fees and other federal and state filing fees during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, of $0.3 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

During the three-month period ended March 31, 2012, we incurred $0.8 million of interest expense associated with the $82.2 million of mortgage indebtedness used to finance the seven properties we acquired in 2011.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity is a measure of our ability to meet potential cash requirements, including ongoing commitments to repay borrowings, fund and maintain investments, pay distributions and other general business needs.

We believe our available cash balances, other financing arrangements and cash flows from operations will be sufficient to fund our liquidity requirements with respect to our existing portfolio for the next 12 months. We expect to raise capital in our offering, increase our borrowings and make future acquisitions, which would have a significant impact on our future results of operations. In general, we expect that our income and expenses related to our portfolio will increase in future periods as a result of anticipated future acquisitions of real estate. Should our liquidity needs exceed our available sources of liquidity, we believe that we could sell assets to raise additional cash. We may not be able to obtain additional financing when we desire to do so or on terms and conditions acceptable to us. If we fail to obtain additional financing, our ability to maintain or grow our business will be constrained.

Our primary cash requirements are to:

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make investments and fund the associated costs;

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repay our indebtedness;

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pay our operating and organization and offering expenses, including fees paid to our advisor and Jupiter Communities, LLC, our property manager;

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fund repurchases of shares pursuant to our share repurchase program; and

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distribute a minimum of 90% of our REIT taxable income and to make investments in a manner that enables us to maintain our qualification as a REIT.

We intend to meet these liquidity requirements primarily through:

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the use of our cash and cash equivalent balance of $4.2 million as of March 31, 2012;

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cash generated from operating activities;

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proceeds from the sale of our common stock pursuant to our offering and our distribution reinvestment plan; and

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proceeds from future borrowings.

Cash Flows

As of March 31, 2012 and 2011, we maintained cash and cash equivalents of approximately $4.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively. Our cash and cash equivalents were generated from the following activities (dollars in thousands):


	For the Three-Month Periods Ended March 31
	2012			2011
Cash flow from operating activities	$	1,164		$	(57	)
Cash flow from investing activities		(392	)		0
Cash flow from financing activities		2,335			0

Net change in cash and cash equivalents		3,107			(57	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		1,107			209

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	4,214		$	152

Our increased cash inflow from operating activities during the three-month period ended March 31, 2012 is due to the acquisition of the seven multifamily properties in 2011.

The cash inflow from our financing activities during the three-month period ended March 31, 2012 is substantially due to the issuance of 300,000 shares of our common stock for $3.0 million in cash.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

None.

Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies

Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 contains a discussion of our critical accounting policies. Management discusses our critical accounting policies and management’s judgments and estimates with our Audit Committee.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standard classified under FASB ASC Topic 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment.” This accounting standard amends existing guidance to resolve the diversity in practice about whether the guidance for real estate sales applies to a parent that ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary that is in substance real estate as a result of default on the subsidiary’s nonrecourse debt. This accounting standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods with those years, beginning on or after June 15, 2012. Management is currently evaluating the impact that these standards may have on our consolidated financial statements.

Item 3.

Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosure About Market Risk.

There have been no material changes in quantitative and qualitative market risks during the three months ended March 31, 2012 from the disclosures included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. Reference is made to Item 7A included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act). Based upon, and as of the date of, the evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by us in our reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings.

None.

Item 1A.

Risk Factors.

There have not been any material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Item 1A—“Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

The information required by this Item was previously included in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 5, 2012.

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures.

None.

Item 5.

Other Information.

The disclosure below is intended to satisfy any obligation of ours to provide disclosure pursuant to clause (b) and clause (c) of Item 5.02 of Form 8-K.

On May 14, 2012, Jack E. Salmon, our president, chief financial officer and one of our directors, recommended to our board of directors that James J. Sebra, our treasurer, assume the title and responsibilities of chief financial officer. Our board of directors accepted Mr. Salmon’s recommendation and, effective May 14, 2012, appointed Mr. Sebra to serve as our chief financial officer while retaining his title of treasurer. Mr. Salmon remains our president and one of our directors.

James J. Sebra, age 36, has served as our chief financial officer since May 2012, our treasurer since January 2011 and as the senior vice president-finance and chief accounting officer of our sponsor since May 2007. Since October 2011, Mr. Sebra has also served as the chief financial officer and treasurer of Independence Mortgage Trust, Inc, a non-listed public REIT which is focused on investments in commercial real estate loans and is sponsored by our sponsor. Mr. Sebra joined our sponsor in connection with our sponsor’s acquisition of Taberna Realty Finance Trust, or Taberna, and served as Taberna’s vice president and chief accounting officer from June 2005 until its acquisition on December 11, 2006. Prior to joining Taberna, Mr. Sebra served as the controller of Brandywine Realty Trust, a publicly held REIT, from 2004 to 2005. From 1998 to 2004, Mr. Sebra worked with Arthur Andersen LLP and KPMG LLP, public accounting firms, serving a variety of publicly held and privately held real estate companies and professional service firms. Mr. Sebra holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia and a Masters of Business Administration from Villanova University in Philadelphia.

Our officers, including Mr. Sebra, do not receive any cash compensation from us for their services as our officers. No plans, contracts or arrangements to which Mr. Sebra is a party or in which he participates were made or amended in connection with his appointment and no grants or awards were made to Mr. Sebra in connection with his appointment. There have been no transactions regarding Mr. Sebra that we are required to disclose pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Item 6.

Exhibits.

The exhibits listed on the Exhibit Index (following the signatures section of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q) are included herewith.

SIGNATURES

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.


	Independence Realty Trust, Inc.

Date: May 15, 2012	By:	/S/ JACK E. SALMON
	Jack E. Salmon
	President
	(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: May 15, 2012	By:	/S/ JAMES J. SEBRA
	James J. Sebra
	Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
	(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit		Description

3.1		Fifth Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Company, dated as of February 29, 2012, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

3.2		First Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-11 filed on April 8, 2011, Commission File No. 333-173391.

4.1		Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Independence Realty Operating Partnership, LP, dated as of January 4, 2012, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form S-11 filed on March 16, 2012, Commission File No. 333-173391 (“Post-Effective Amendment No. 3”).

4.2		Distribution Reinvestment Plan, incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the prospectus contained within Post-Effective Amendment No. 3.

4.3		Form of Subscription Agreement, incorporated by reference to Appendix C to the prospectus contained within Post-Effective Amendment No. 3.

31.1		Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2		Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101		XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language). The following materials, formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011, and (v) notes to the consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2012. As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is furnished and not filed for purpose of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Large Accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-Accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company