ORGANIZATION (Details Narrative)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
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REIT Distribution Threshold for Nontaxation	90.00%	90.00%

The threshold rate of income to be distributed by the company to stockholders by prescribed dates, that will generally allow the company to not be subject to US federal corporate income taxes. Other requirements also must be met.

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