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Note 4 - Related Party Transactions
9 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]

4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS


As of October 31, 2013, the Trust had advances payable and as of October 31, 2012, the Trust had advances receivable with affiliates of Mr. Wirth. The advances bear interest at 7.0% per annum and are interest only quarterly payments at a minimum. No prepayment penalties exist on any of these advances. Related party balances significantly fluctuate through the fiscal year. On October 31, 2013 and 2012 the advances payable balance was $564,150 and advances receivable balance was $307,006, respectively. Related party net interest expense for the nine months ending October 31, 2013 was $4,796, and net interest income for the nine months ending October 31, 2012 was $13,024. Advances receivables with affiliates are included in “Accounts Receivable,” and notes payable with affiliates are included in the “Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses” of the Trust’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.


As of October 31, 2013 and 2012, Mr. Wirth and his affiliates held 3,407,938 Class B limited partnership units in the Partnership. As of October 31, 2013 and 2012, Mr. Wirth and his affiliates held 6,055,376 Shares of Beneficial Interest of the Trust.


See Note 6 – “Sale of Membership Interests in Albuquerque Suite Hospitality, LLC”, Note 7 – “Sale of Partnership Interests in Tucson Hospitality Properties, LP”, Note 8 – “Sale of Partnership Interests in Ontario Hospitality Properties, LP” and Note 11 – “Subsequent Events - Additional Sale of Partnership Interests in Tucson Hospitality Properties, LP” for additional information on related party transactions.