CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) DURING
Net income (loss)	$ 3,105	$ (1,110)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Total Comprehensive income (loss)	3,105	(1,110)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	(803)	37
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American Realty Investors, Inc	$ 2,302	$ (1,073)