UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
☑    þQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018
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 001-35624
INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
North Dakota45-0311232
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
  
1400 31st Avenue SW, Suite 60, Post Office Box 1988, Minot, ND 58702-1988
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(701) 837-4738
(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 the filing requirements for at least the past 90 days.
Yes þ
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).
Yes þ
No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or 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. 
Large accelerated filer þ
Accelerated filer ☐Non-accelerated filer ☐Smaller Reporting Company ☐Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ☐
No þ
The number of common shares of beneficial interest outstanding as of March 5,December 3, 2018, was 120,064,087.119,709,471.
 


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PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - THIRDSECOND QUARTER - FISCAL 20182019
INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)(in thousands, except per share data)
January 31, 2018 April 30, 2017October 31, 2018 April 30, 2018
ASSETS      
Real estate investments      
Property owned$1,568,725
 $1,358,529
$1,638,072
 $1,669,764
Less accumulated depreciation(304,149) (255,599)(345,015) (311,324)
1,264,576
 1,102,930
1,293,057
 1,358,440
Unimproved land15,123
 18,455
6,522
 11,476
Mortgage loans receivable10,329
 
10,530
 10,329
Total real estate investments1,290,028
 1,121,385
1,310,109
 1,380,245
Assets held for sale and assets of discontinued operations
 283,023
Cash and cash equivalents22,666
 28,819
12,777
 11,891
Restricted cash121,337
 27,981
5,085
 4,225
Other assets21,664
 13,306
29,769
 30,297
TOTAL ASSETS$1,455,695
 $1,474,514
$1,357,740
 $1,426,658
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS, AND EQUITY      
LIABILITIES      
Liabilities held for sale and liabilities of discontinued operations$
 $130,904
Accounts payable and accrued expenses35,792
 35,566
27,920
 29,018
Revolving line of credit67,000
 57,050
69,500
 124,000
Term loan, net of unamortized loan costs of $517 and $0, respectively
69,483
 
Mortgages payable, net of unamortized loan costs of $2,488 and $3,054, respectively
553,388
 565,978
Construction debt
 41,741
Term loans, net of unamortized loan costs of $1,044 and $486, respectively
143,956
 69,514
Mortgages payable, net of unamortized loan costs of $1,865 and $2,221, respectively
447,549
 509,919
TOTAL LIABILITIES$725,663
 $831,239
$688,925
 $732,451
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 6)
 

 
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS – CONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE ENTITIES6,644
 7,181
6,078
 6,644
EQUITY      
Series B Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest (Cumulative redeemable preferred shares, no par value, $25 per share liquidation preference, no shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2018 and 4,600 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2017, aggregate liquidation preference of $115,000)

 111,357
Series C Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest (Cumulative redeemable preferred shares, no par value, $25 per share liquidation preference, 4,118 shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2018 and no shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2017, aggregate liquidation preference of $102,962)
99,456
 
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (Unlimited authorization, no par value, 120,035 shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2018 and 121,199 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2017)
910,173
 916,121
Series C Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest (Cumulative redeemable preferred shares, no par value, $25 per share liquidation preference, 4,118 shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018, aggregate liquidation preference of $102,971)
99,456
 99,456
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (Unlimited authorization, no par value, 119,727 shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2018 and 119,526 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2018)
900,526
 900,097
Accumulated distributions in excess of net income(364,684) (466,541)(416,819) (395,669)
Accumulated other comprehensive income359
 
$3,321
 $1,779
Total shareholders’ equity645,304
 560,937
586,484
 605,663
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership (14,168 units at January 31, 2018 and 15,617 units at April 30, 2017)
76,915
 73,233
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership (13,678 units at October 31, 2018 and 14,099 units at April 30, 2018)
69,334
��73,012
Noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities1,169
 1,924
6,919
 8,888
Total equity$723,388
 $636,094
$662,737
 $687,563
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS, AND EQUITY$1,455,695
 $1,474,514
$1,357,740
 $1,426,658
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
for the three and nine months ended January 31, 2018 and 2017
(in thousands, except per share data)(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Nine Months Ended
January 31,
Three Months Ended October 31, Six Months Ended October 31,
2018 2017 2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
REVENUE       $45,638
 $41,866
 $91,584
 $82,844
Real estate rentals$42,858
 $39,390
 $125,431
 $116,386
Tenant reimbursement396
 838
 1,949
 2,321
TOTAL REVENUE$43,254
 $40,228
 $127,380
 $118,707
EXPENSES              
Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes15,426
 14,571
 47,018
 41,391
14,247
 14,108
 28,706
 26,982
Real estate taxes4,609
 4,048
 13,872
 12,179
5,089
 4,610
 10,159
 9,263
Property management expense1,319
 1,372
 2,686
 2,728
Casualty loss225
 115
 450
 600
Depreciation and amortization18,390
 10,787
 60,998
 33,193
19,191
 17,270
 37,803
 42,608
Impairment of real estate investments
 
 256
 54,153

 
 
 256
General and administrative expenses3,011
 4,172
 10,131
 11,195
3,374
 3,118
 7,244
 7,120
TOTAL EXPENSES$41,436
 $33,578
 $132,275
 $152,111
$43,445
 $40,593
 $87,048
 $89,557
Operating income (loss)1,818
 6,650
 (4,895) (33,404)2,193
 1,273
 4,536
 (6,713)
Interest expense(9,236) (8,832) (25,876) (26,033)(7,997) (8,509) (16,382) (16,640)
Loss on extinguishment of debt(285) (458) (818) (458)(4) (334) (556) (533)
Interest income408
 272
 628
 354
410
 199
 891
 220
Other income25
 155
 288
 331
19
 56
 54
 263
Loss before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income from discontinued operations(7,270) (2,213) (30,673) (59,210)
Gain on sale of real estate and other investments12,387
 2,437
 17,835
 11,292
Income (loss) before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income (loss) from discontinued operations(5,379) (7,315) (11,457) (23,403)
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments(232) 5,324
 8,992
 5,448
Income (loss) from continuing operations5,117
 224
 (12,838) (47,918)(5,611) (1,991) (2,465) (17,955)
Income from discontinued operations146,811
 24,965
 164,626
 44,803
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 15,130
 570
 17,815
NET INCOME (LOSS)$151,928
 $25,189
 $151,788
 $(3,115)$(5,611) $13,139
 $(1,895) $(140)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership(16,236) (2,525) (15,365) (403)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities413
 446
 1,239
 16,585
Net income attributable to controlling interests136,105
 23,110
 137,662
 13,067
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership722
 (773) 587
 871
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities331
 455
 (334) 826
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests(4,558) 12,821
 (1,642) 1,557
Dividends to preferred shareholders(1,766) (2,503) (6,864) (8,260)(1,706) (2,812) (3,411) (5,098)
Redemption of preferred shares(8) (1,435) (3,657) (1,435)
 (3,649) 
 (3,649)
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$134,331
 $19,172
 $127,141
 $3,372
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$(6,264) $6,360
 $(5,053) $(7,190)
Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations – basic and diluted$0.03
 $(0.03) $(0.16) $(0.30)$(0.05) $(0.06) $(0.04) $(0.19)
Earnings per common share from discontinued operations – basic and diluted$1.09
 $0.19
 $1.22
 $0.33
NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC & DILUTED$1.12
 $0.16
 $1.06
 $0.03
Earnings (loss) per common share from discontinued operations – basic and diluted
 $0.11
 
 0.13
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC & DILUTED$(0.05) $0.05
 $(0.04) $(0.06)
DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE$0.07
 $0.13
 $0.21
 $0.39
$0.07
 $0.07
 $0.14
 $0.14
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited)
for the three and nine months ended January 31, 2018 and 2017

 (in thousands)
 Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Nine Months Ended
January 31,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
Net income$151,928
 $25,189
 $151,788
 $(3,115)
Other comprehensive income:       
Unrealized gain from derivative instrument287
 
 287
 
Loss on derivative instrument reclassified into earnings72
 
 72
 
Total comprehensive income$152,287
 $25,189
 $152,147
 $(3,115)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership(16,273) (2,525) (15,402) (403)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities413
 446
 1,239
 16,585
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interests$136,427
 $23,110
 $137,984
 $13,067
 (in thousands)
 Three Months Ended October 31, Six Months Ended October 31,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
Net income (loss)$(5,611) $13,139
 $(1,895) $(140)
Other comprehensive income:       
Unrealized gain (loss) from derivative instrument1,333
 
 1,542
 
(Gain) loss on derivative instrument reclassified into earnings90
 
 119
 
Total comprehensive income (loss)$(4,188) $13,139
 $(234) $(140)
Net comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership585
 (733) 428
 871
Net comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities331
 455
 (334) 826
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interests$(3,272) $12,861
 $(140) $1,557

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (unaudited)
for the nine months ended January 31, 2018 and 2017
    
PREFERRED
SHARES
NUMBER
OF
COMMON
SHARES
 
COMMON
SHARES
 
ACCUMULATED
DISTRIBUTIONS
IN EXCESS OF
NET INCOME
 ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
NONREDEEMABLE
NONCONTROLLING
INTERESTS
 
TOTAL
EQUITY
PREFERRED
SHARES
NUMBER
OF
COMMON
SHARES
 
COMMON
SHARES
 
ACCUMULATED
DISTRIBUTIONS
IN EXCESS OF
NET INCOME
 ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
NONREDEEMABLE
NONCONTROLLING
INTERESTS
 
TOTAL
EQUITY
Balance April 30, 2016$138,674
121,091
 $922,084
 $(442,000) 
 $99,504
 $718,262
Balance April 30, 2017$111,357
121,199
 $908,905
 $(466,541) 
 $82,437
 $636,158
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests and nonredeemable noncontrolling interests     13,067
   (15,880) (2,813)     1,557
   (1,328) 229
Distributions – common shares and units     (47,387)   (6,332) (53,719)
Distributions – Series A preferred shares     (1,403)     (1,403)
Distributions – Series B preferred shares     (6,857)     (6,857)
Shares issued and share-based compensation 
553
 1,756
       1,756
Redemption of units for common shares 
251
 548
     (548) 
Preferred shares repurchased(27,317)    (1,435)     (28,752)
Contributions from nonredeemable noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities         7,188
 7,188
Distributions to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities         (159) (159)
Acquisition of nonredeemable noncontrolling interests - consolidated real estate entities   (2,677)     (2,261) (4,938)
Conversion to equity of notes receivable from nonredeemable noncontrolling interests - consolidated real estate entities         (7,366) (7,366)
Other (6) 24
     (24) 
Balance January 31, 2017$111,357
121,889
 $921,735
 $(486,015) $
 $74,122
 $621,199
            
            
Balance April 30, 2017$111,357
121,199
 $916,121
 $(466,541) 
 $75,157
 $636,094
Net income attributable to controlling interests and nonredeemable noncontrolling interests     137,662
   14,663
 152,325
Other comprehensive income - derivative instrument       $359
   359
Distributions – common shares and units     (25,284)   (3,106) (28,390)     (16,881)   (2,089) (18,970)
Distributions – Series B preferred shares     (4,571)     (4,571)     (4,571)     (4,571)
Distributions – Series C preferred shares     (2,293)     (2,293)     (527)     (527)
Shares issued and share-based compensation 
75
 1,216
       1,216
 
75
 844
       844
Series C preferred shares issued99,456
 
  
       99,456
99,467
          99,467
Redemption of units for cash 
 
  
     (8,577) (8,577) 


 

     (5,982) (5,982)
Shares repurchased(111,357)(1,232) (7,135) (3,657)    
 (122,149)(111,357)(1,080) (6,253) (3,649)     (121,259)
Contributions from nonredeemable noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities         239
 239
         239
 239
Distributions to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities         (46) (46)         (41) (41)
Conversion to equity of notes receivable from nonredeemable noncontrolling interests - consolidated real estate entities         (246) (246)
Other 
(7) (29)      
 (29) (5) (29)     

 (29)
Balance January 31, 2018$99,456
120,035
 $910,173
 $(364,684) $359
 $78,084
 $723,388
Balance October 31, 2017$99,467
120,189
 $903,467
 $(490,612) 
 $73,236
 $585,558
            
            
Balance April 30, 2018$99,456
119,526
 $900,097
 $(395,669) $1,779
 $81,900
 $687,563
Cumulative adjustment upon adoption of ASC 606 and ASC 610-20     627
     627
Balance on May 1, 2018$99,456
119,526
 $900,097
 $(395,042) $1,779
 $81,900
 $688,190
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests and nonredeemable noncontrolling interests     (1,642)   79
 (1,563)
Other comprehensive income - derivative instrument       1,542
   1,542
Distributions – common shares and units     (16,724)   (1,960) (18,684)
Distributions – Series C preferred shares     (3,411)     (3,411)
Shares issued and share-based compensation 
27
 777
       777
Redemption of units for common shares

331
 649
     (649) 
Redemption of units for cash 
 
  
     (482) (482)
Shares repurchased

(119) (615)      
 (615)
Distributions to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities         (2,374) (2,374)
Other 
(38) (382)     (261) (643)
Balance October 31, 2018$99,456
119,727
 $900,526
 $(416,819) $3,321
 $76,253
 $662,737
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
for the nine months ended January 31, 2018 and 2017
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Nine Months Ended
January 31,
Six Months Ended
October 31,
2018 20172018 2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 
  
 
  
Net income (loss)$151,788
 $(3,115)$(1,895) $(140)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
 
  
Depreciation and amortization, including amortization of capitalized loan costs61,967
 34,711
38,522
 43,176
Depreciation and amortization from discontinued operations, including amortization of capitalized loan costs8,526
 7,749

 7,077
Gain on sale of real estate, land, other investments and discontinued operations(181,477) (37,330)
Loss on extinguishment of debt506
 870
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate, land, other investments and discontinued operations(9,562) (17,686)
Share-based compensation expense1,124
 1,428
580
 751
Impairment of real estate investments256
 54,153
Bad debt expense552
 234
Other, net956
 1,164
Changes in other assets and liabilities: 
  
 
  
Other assets1,931
 (5,665)(725) (1,853)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses(3,189) 2,664
(662) (4,756)
Net cash provided by operating activities$41,984
 $55,699
$27,214
 $27,733
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 
  
 
  
Proceeds from real estate deposits38,029
 1,370
Payments for real estate deposits(131,139) (1,370)
Principal proceeds on mortgage loans receivable425
 
Increase in notes receivable(10,191) 
(736) (6,126)
Decrease in other investments
 50
Decrease in lender holdbacks for improvements1,619
 1,688
Increase in lender holdbacks for improvements(944) (646)
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations426,131
 112,932

 35,775
Proceeds from sale of real estate and other investments59,221
 17,710
52,156
 18,039
Insurance proceeds received462
 275
1,266
 530
Payments for acquisitions of real estate assets(244,878) 
(837) (154,122)
Payments for development and re-development of real estate assets(2,815) (16,082)
 (2,817)
Payments for improvements of real estate assets(14,337) (33,509)(8,547) (10,178)
Payments for improvements of real estate assets from discontinued operations(1,046) (1,027)
 (803)
Net cash provided by investing activities$120,112
 $81,391
Net cash provided by (used by) investing activities$43,727
 $(119,702)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
  
 
  
Proceeds from mortgages payable
 84,150
Principal payments on mortgages payable(154,561) (242,912)
Principal payments on mortgages payable, including prepayment penalties(63,481) (52,143)
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit302,850
 234,000
53,017
 293,350
Principal payments on revolving lines of credit(292,900) (94,500)(107,517) (102,900)
Proceeds from term loan69,462
 
74,352
 
Proceeds from construction debt3,252
 17,041

 3,124
Principal payments on construction debt(21,689) (49,080)
Payment on financing liability(7,900) 

 (7,900)
Proceeds from noncontrolling partner – consolidated real estate entities
 538
Payments for acquisition of noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities
 (4,938)
Repurchase of common shares(7,135) 
(615) (6,253)
Proceeds from issuance of Series C preferred shares, net of issue costs99,467
 

 99,467
Repurchase of preferred shares(115,017) (28,752)
Repurchase of Series B preferred shares
 (115,005)
Repurchase of partnership units(8,577) 
(482) (5,982)
Distributions paid to common shareholders(25,292) (47,387)(16,724) (16,881)
Distributions paid to preferred shareholders(7,057) (8,458)(3,411) (5,333)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests – Unitholders of the Operating Partnership(3,106) (6,332)(1,960) (2,089)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities(46) (159)(2,374) (40)
Net cash used by financing activities$(168,249) $(146,789)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS(6,153) (9,699)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD28,819
 66,698
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD$22,666
 $56,999
Net cash provided by (used by) financing activities$(69,195) $81,415
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH1,746
 (10,554)
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD16,116
 56,800
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD$17,862
 $46,246
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited, continued)
for the nine months ended January 31, 2018 and 2017
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Nine Months Ended
January 31,
Six Months Ended
October 31,
2018 20172018 2017
SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
  
 
  
Operating partnership units converted to shares$��
 $548
$649
 $
Decrease to accounts payable included within real estate investments(2,995) (543)(329) (2,106)
Notes and accounts receivable converted to equity670
 
Construction debt reclassified to mortgages payable23,300
 10,549

 23,300
Increase in mortgage notes receivable10,329
 
      
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION 
  
 
  
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized of $0 and $298, respectively
$27,313
 $26,504
Cash paid for interest$17,059
 $17,122
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 and 2017
NOTE 1 • ORGANIZATION 
Investors Real Estate Trust, collectively with our consolidated subsidiaries (“IRET,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is a multifamily real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused on the ownership, management, acquisition, redevelopment, and development of multifamilyapartment communities. As of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, we owned interests in 89 multifamily properties87 apartment communities consisting of 13,78613,702 apartment homes.
NOTE 2 • BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
We conduct a majority of our business activities through our consolidated operating partnership, IRET Properties, aA North Dakota Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership”), as well as through a number of other consolidated subsidiary entities. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of all our subsidiaries in which we maintain a controlling interest, including the Operating Partnership. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Our fiscal year currently ends on April 30th.30. On September 20, 2018, our Board of Trustees approved a change in our fiscal year-end, beginning January 1, 2019, from April 30 to December 31. We will file a transition report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2018, in accordance with SEC rules and regulations, and all subsequent fiscal years, beginning in 2019, will be from January 1 to December 31. Our Sixth Restated Trustee's Regulations (Bylaws) reflecting this change in fiscal year-end is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.3.
The condensed consolidated financial statements also reflect the Operating Partnership's ownership of certain joint venture entities in which the Operating Partnership has a general partner or controlling interest. These entities are consolidated into our operations, with noncontrolling interests reflecting the noncontrolling partners’ share of ownership, income, and expenses.
PRIOR PERIOD FINANCIAL STATEMENT CORRECTION OF AN IMMATERIAL MISSTATEMENT
During the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, we identified certain adjustments required to correct balances within total equity related to noncontrolling interests in our joint venture entities. Related to our acquisition of additional ownership interest in the joint venture entities, noncontrolling interest - consolidated real estate entities was understated and common shares of beneficial interest was overstated beginning in fiscal year 2017. The adjustments did not impact total assets, total liabilities, revenue, net income, net income available to common shareholders, number of common shares, or earnings per share.
Based on an analysis of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 250 - “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections” (“ASC 250”), Staff Accounting Bulletin 99 - “Materiality” (“SAB 99”) and Staff Accounting Bulletin 108 - "Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements" (“SAB 108”), we determined that these errors were immaterial to the previously-issued financial statements. The misstatement was corrected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of April 30, 2018 and the condensed consolidated statements of equity as of April 30, 2017, October 31, 2017 and April 30, 2018.
The effect of these revisions on our condensed consolidated balance sheet is as follows:
 (in thousands)
 As previously reported at April 30, 2018 AdjustmentAs revised at April 30, 2018
Common shares of beneficial interest$907,843
 $(7,746)$900,097
Noncontrolling interests - consolidated real estate entities1,078
 7,810
8,888
Redeemable noncontrolling interests - consolidated real estate entities6,708
 (64)6,644
The effect of these revisions on our condensed consolidated statements of equity is as follows:
 (in thousands)
 As previously reported at April 30, 2017 AdjustmentAs revised at April 30, 2017
Common shares of beneficial interest$916,121
 $(7,216)$908,905
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests75,157
 7,280
82,437
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 (in thousands)
 As previously reported at October 31, 2017 AdjustmentAs revised at October 31, 2017
Common shares of beneficial interest$910,683
 $(7,216)$903,467
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests65,956
 7,280
73,236
 (in thousands)
 As previously reported at April 30, 2018 AdjustmentAs revised at April 30, 2018
Common shares of beneficial interest$907,843
 $(7,746)$900,097
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests74,090
 7,810
81,900
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Our interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP are omitted. The year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periods, have been included.
The current period’s results of operations are not necessarily indicative of results which ultimately may be achieved for the year. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2017,2018, as filed with the SEC on June 28, 2017.2018.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT OF 2017
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was passed on December 22, 2017. This Act includes a number of changes to the corporate income tax system, including (1) a reduction in the statutory federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% for non-REIT “C” corporations, (2) changes to deductions for certain pass-through business income, and (3) potential limitations on interest expense, depreciation, and the deductibility of executive compensation. As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax on our taxable income at the corporate level and do not believe that any of the changes from the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2007 will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. However, the impact of this Act is not yet fully known, and there can be no assurance that it will not have an adverse impact on our results of operations.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The following table provides a brief description of recent accounting standards updates (“ASUs”).
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StandardDescriptionDate of AdoptionEffect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
ASU 2014-09,  Revenue from Contracts with Customers
This ASU will eliminate the transaction- and industry-specific revenue recognition guidance under current GAAP and replace it with a principle basedprinciple-based approach for determining revenue recognition. The standard outlines a five-step model whereby revenue is recognized as performance obligations within a contract are satisfied.
This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, as a result of a deferral of the effective date arising from the issuance of ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Deferral of the Effective Date. Early adoption is permitted. We will adoptadopted the new standard effective May 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach.
We are continuing to assess the impact of the new standard on our consolidated financial statements and internal accounting processes. The majority of our revenue is derived from rental income, which is scoped out from this standard and will be accounted for under ASC 840, Leases. Our other revenue streams, which are beingwere evaluated under this ASU, include but are not limited to other income from residents determined not to be within the scope of ASC 840 and gains and losses from real estate dispositions. We do not expectRefer to the adoptionRevenues section below for information regarding the impact of ASU 2014-09 will have a material impactadopting the standard on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2016-02, Leases
This ASU amends existing accounting standards for lease accounting, including by requiring lessees to recognize most leases on the balance sheet and making certain changes to lessor accounting.This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted.We expect our residential leases, where we are currently evaluatingthe lessor, will continue to be accounted for as operating leases under the new standard. As a result, we do not expect significant changes in the accounting for lease revenue. For leases where we are the lessee, we will recognize a right of use asset and related lease liability on our consolidated balance sheets upon adoption. We are continuing to evaluate the impact the new standard may have on our consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2016-09,  Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting
This ASU amends several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, accrual of compensation cost, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows.This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We adopted this guidance effective May 1, 2017.Upon adoption of the standard, we elected to account for forfeitures when they occur instead of estimating the forfeitures. The new standard did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or earnings per share.
ASU 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments
This ASU addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing diversity in practice.  The cash flow issues include debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs and proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims.This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted.We are currently evaluating the impactadopted the new standard may have on our consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2017-01, Clarifying the Definition of a Business
This ASU clarifies the definition of a business and provides further guidance for evaluating whether a transaction will be accounted for as an acquisition of an asset or a business. This new standard is required to be applied prospectively to transactions occurring after the date of adoption.This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. We adopted this standard effective May 1, 2017.2018.We believe that mostThe standard requires we present combined inflows and outflows of our future acquisitionscash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash in the consolidated statement of operating properties will qualify as asset acquisitions and most future transaction costs associated with these acquisitions will be capitalized. Adoption ofcash flows. See additional disclosures regarding the standard did not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations. During the nine months ended January 31, 2018, acquisition costs totaling $330,000 were capitalized and allocated to the assets acquired based on the relative fair market value of those underlying assets.
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StandardDescriptionDate of AdoptionEffect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Mattersrequired change below.
ASU 2017-05, Other Income – Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets
This ASU clarifies the definition of an in-substance nonfinancial asset and changes the accounting for partial sales of nonfinancial assets to be more consistent with the accounting for a sale of a business pursuant to ASU 2017-01.  This ASU allows for either a retrospective or modified retrospective approach.This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. We adopted the new standard effective May 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach.Refer to the Revenues section below for information regarding the impact of adopting the standard on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases
This ASU was issued to increase shareholders' awareness of narrow aspects of the guidance issued in the amendments and to expedite the improvements under ASU 2016-02.This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted.This standard allows for either a retrospective or modified retrospective approach. We are currently evaluating the impact thisthe new standard may have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures upon adoption.statements.
ASU 2017-12,2018-11, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815):Leases: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities
This ASU clarifies hedge accounting requirements, improves disclosureallows lessors to account for lease and non-lease components, by class of hedging arrangements,underlying assets, as a single lease component if certain criteria are met. The new standard also indicates that companies are permitted to recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption in lieu of the modified retrospective approach and better aligns risk management activities and financial reporting for hedging relationships.provides other practical expedients.This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods.2018. Early adoption is permitted.We adopted ASU 2017-12 on November 1, 2017.Adoption ofare currently evaluating the impact the new standard did notmay have a material effect on our consolidated financial positionstatements.

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StandardDescriptionDate of AdoptionEffect on the Financial Statements or resultsOther Significant Matters
ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirement for Fair Value Measurements
This ASU eliminates certain disclosure requirements affecting all levels of operations. See Note 10measurement, and modifies and adds new disclosure requirements for additional information.Level 3 measurements.This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted.We are currently evaluating the impact the new standard may have on our disclosures.
ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Topic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract
This ASU reduces the complexity for the accounting for costs of implementing a cloud computing service arrangement. The standard aligns various requirements for capitalizing implementation costs.
This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted.

We are currently evaluating the impact the new standard may have on our consolidated financial statements.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement presentation. OnThese reclassifications had no impact on net income as reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statementscondensed consolidated statement of Operations, we reclassified other expenses into generaloperations, total assets, liabilities, or equity as reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and administrative expenses.
total shareholders' equity. We report in discontinued operations the results of operations and the related gains or losses of properties that have either been disposed or classified as held for sale and for which the disposition represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on our operations and financial results. As
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH
Effective May 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments which affects the resultpresentation and disclosure of discontinued operations, retroactive reclassifications that change prior period numbers have been made.the statements of cash flows. Previously our consolidated statements of cash flows presented transfers between restricted cash and unrestricted cash as operating, financing, and investing cash activities based upon the required or intended purpose for the restricted cash. We classifiedrevised our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended October 31, 2017 to conform to this presentation, and the effect of the revisions to net cash flows from operating and investing activities as discontinued operations 27 healthcare properties that were sold duringpreviously reported for the third quartersix months ended October 31, 2017 are summarized in the following table:
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RESTRICTED CASH
 (in thousands)
 As previously reported Impact of ASU As adjusted and currently reported
 October 31, 2017 2016-15 October 31, 2017
Net cash provided by operating activities$26,932
 $801
 $27,733
Net cash provided by (used by) investing activities(95,112) (24,590) (119,702)
Net cash provided by (used by) financing activities81,825
 (410) 81,415
      
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents13,645
 (13,645) 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
 (10,554) (10,554)
      
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period28,819
 (28,819) 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period
 56,800
 56,800
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$42,464
 
 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period  $3,782
 $46,246
 (in thousands)
Balance sheet descriptionOctober 31, 2018 October 31, 2017
Cash and cash equivalents12,777
 42,464
Restricted cash5,085
 3,782
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash17,862
 46,246
As of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, restricted cash consisted of $116.8 million of net tax-deferred exchange proceeds remaining from the sale of our healthcare portfolio and $4.5$5.1 million of escrows held by lenders for real estate taxes, insurance, and capital additions.
REVENUES
We adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, as of May 1, 2018. We elected to apply the new standard to contracts that are not complete as of May 1, 2018. We also elected to omit disclosing the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less. Under the new standard, revenue is recognized in accordance with the transfer of goods and services to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration the company expects to be entitled for those goods and services.
We primarily lease multifamily apartments under operating leases generally with terms of one year or less. Rental revenues are recognized in accordance with ASC 840, Leases, using a method that represents a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Rental income represents approximately 94.3% of our total revenues and includes gross market rent less adjustments for concessions, vacancy loss, and bad debt. Other property revenues represent the remaining 5.7% of our total revenue and are primarily driven by utility reimbursement from our residents and other fee income, which is typically recognized at a point in time.
Revenue streams that are included in ASU 2014-09 include:
Other property revenues: We recognize revenue for rental related income not included as a component of a lease, such as utility reimbursement and application fees, as earned, and have concluded that this is appropriate under the new standard.
Gains or losses on sales of real estate: Subsequent to the adoption of the new standard, a gain or loss is recognized when the criteria for derecognition of an asset are met, including when (1) a contract exists and (2) the buyer obtained control of the nonfinancial asset that was sold. As a result, we may recognize a gain on real estate disposition transactions that previously did not qualify as a sale or for full profit recognition under the previous accounting standard.

We concluded that the adoption of the new standard required a cumulative adjustment of $627,000 to the opening balance of retained earnings as of May 1, 2018, due to the sale of a group of properties in the prior fiscal year. The sale of properties was
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previously accounted for using the installment method. Under the installment method, we recorded a mortgage receivable net of the deferred gain on sale, which was to be recognized as payments were received. The gain on sale under the new revenue standard is recognized when control of the assets is transferred to the buyer. As a result of our adoption of the new standard, we recorded a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings and increased the mortgage receivable by $627,000 to recognize the previously deferred gain on sale.
The following table presents the disaggregation of revenue streams of our rental income for the six months ended October 31, 2018:
   (in thousands, except percentages)
   Six Months Ended October 31, 2018
Revenue StreamApplicable Standard Amount of RevenuePercent of Revenue
Rental revenueLeases 86,394
94.3%
Other property revenueRevenue Recognition 5,190
5.7%
   91,584
100.0%

IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
We periodically evaluate our long-lived assets, including investments in real estate, for impairment indicators. The impairment evaluation is performed on assets by property such that assets for a property form an asset group. The judgments regarding the existence of impairment indicators are based on factors such as operational performance, market conditions, expected holding period of each asset group, and legal and environmental concerns. If indicators exist, we compare the expected future undiscounted cash flows for the long-lived asset group against the carrying amount of that asset group. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset group, an impairment loss is recorded for the difference between the estimated fair value and the carrying amount of the asset group. If our anticipated holding period for properties, the estimated fair value of properties, or other factors change based on market conditions or otherwise, our evaluation of impairment charges may be different and such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements. The evaluation of anticipated cash flows is subjective and is based, in part, on assumptions regarding future occupancy, rental rates, and capital requirements that could differ materially from actual results. Reducing planned property holding periods may increase the likelihood of recording impairment losses.
During the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, we recorded no impairment charges.
During the six months ended October 31, 2017, we recognized impairment charges of $256,000 on a parcel of land in Bismarck, ND. This property was written down to estimated fair value during the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 based on receipt of a market offer to purchase and our intent to dispose of the property. We disposed of the property during the second quarter of fiscal year 2018.
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During the nine months ended January 31, 2017, we recognized impairment charges of $40.9 million, $5.8 million, $4.7 million, and $2.8 million, respectively, on three multifamily properties and one parcel of unimproved land in Williston, ND, due to deterioration of the market. These properties were written down to estimated fair value based on an independent appraisal in the case of one property and management cash flow estimates and market data in the case of the remaining assets. The properties, impaired for $40.9 million, $4.7 million, and $2.8 million, are owned by joint venture entities in which, at the time of impairment, we had an approximately 71.5%, 60%, and 70% ownership interest, respectively, and which are consolidated in our financial statements.
CHANGE IN DEPRECIABLE LIVES OF REAL ESTATE ASSETS
We review the estimated useful lives of our real estate assets on an ongoing basis. Prior to our strategic shift to become a multifamily-focused REIT, which began in fiscal year 2016, we operated in five segments (office, retail, industrial, healthcare and multifamily). Accordingly, our estimated useful lives represented a blend of these segments.
During fiscal years 2016, 2017, and 2017,2018, we disposed of the bulk of our office, retail, industrial, and industrial portfolios as well as a portion of our healthcare portfolio.portfolios. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, we determined it was appropriate to review and adjust our estimated useful lives to be specific to our remaining asset portfolio. Effective May 1, 2017, we changed the estimated useful lives of our real estate assets to better reflect the estimated periods during which they will be of economic benefit.  Generally, the estimated lives of buildings and improvements that previously were 20-40 years have been decreased to 10-3010-37 years, while those that were previously nine years were changed to 5-10 years. The effect of this change in estimate for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018,2017, was to increase depreciation expense by approximately $24.8$20.3 million, decrease net income by $24.8$20.3 million, and decrease earnings per share by $0.18.$0.15. Of the expense increase, $9.0 million, or $0.07 per share, represented depreciation on assets that were fully depreciated under the new estimated useful lives in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018.
MORTGAGE LOANS RECEIVABLE AND NOTES RECEIVABLE
In August 2017, we sold 13 multifamily properties in exchange for cash and a note secured by a mortgage on the assets. The saleAs of October 31, 2018, the remaining balance on the mortgage was recorded using the installment method, under which cash receipts are apportioned between cost recovered and the gain on sale. The $11.0 million note is presented net of $626,000 of deferred gain in mortgage loans receivable on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.$10.5 million. The note bears an interest rate of 5.5% and matures in August 2020. Monthly payments are interest-only, with the principal balance payable at maturity. During the three and nine six
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months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 and 2017, we received and recognized approximately $154,000$350,000 and 273,000, respectively,$119,000 of interest income.income, respectively. During the six months ended October 31, 2018, we received a payment of $425,000 to pay down the balance of the mortgage receivable and released one of the 13 properties from the assets used to secure the mortgage.
In July 2017, we originated a $16.2 million loan in a multifamily development located in New Hope, MN, a Minneapolis suburb. The investment will be funded in installments through the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018. As of JanuaryJuly 31, 2018, we had funded $10.2 million,the full initial loan balance, which appears in other assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.Sheets; however, we may fund additional amounts upon satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the loan agreement. The note bears an interest rate of 6%, matures in July 2023, and provides us an option to purchase the development prior to the loan maturity date.
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITYENTITIES
We have determined that our Operating Partnership and each of our less-than-wholly owned real estate partnerships areis a variable interest entitiesentity (“VIEs”VIE”), as the limited partners or the functional equivalent of limited partners lack substantive kick-out rights and substantive participating rights. We are the primary beneficiary of the VIEs, and the partnershipsVIEs are required to be consolidated on our balance sheet because we have a controlling financial interest in the VIEs and have both the power to direct the activities of the VIEs that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance of the VIEs as well as the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIEs that could potentially be significant to the VIEs. Because our Operating Partnership is a VIE, all of our assets and liabilities are held through a VIE.
NOTE 3 • EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of our common shares of beneficial interest (“Common Shares”) outstanding during the period. We have issued restricted stock units (“RSUs”) under our 2015 Incentive Plan, which could have a dilutive effect on our earnings per share upon exercise of the RSUs. Other than the issuance of RSUs, we have no outstanding options, warrants, convertible stock or other contractual obligations requiring issuance of additional shares that would result in dilution of earnings. Under the terms of the Operating Partnership’s Agreement of Limited Partnership, limited partners have the right to require the Operating Partnership to redeem their limited partnership units (“Units”) any time following the first anniversary of the date they acquired such Units (“Exchange Right”).  Upon the exercise of Exchange Rights, and in our sole discretion, we may issue Common Shares in exchange for Units on a one-for-one basis. The following table presents a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 and 2017:  
 (in thousands, except per share data)
 Three Months Ended
October 31,
 Six Months Ended October 31,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
NUMERATOR 
  
    
Income (loss) from continuing operations – controlling interests$(4,558) $(679) $(2,153) $(14,330)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations – controlling interests
 13,500
 511
 15,887
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests(4,558) 12,821
 (1,642) 1,557
Dividends to preferred shareholders(1,706) (2,812) (3,411) (5,098)
Redemption of preferred shares
 (3,649) 
 (3,649)
Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share – net income available to common shareholders(6,264) 6,360
 (5,053) (7,190)
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership(722) 773
 (587) (871)
Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share$(6,986) $7,133
 $(5,640) $(8,061)
DENOMINATOR 
  
  
  
Denominator for basic earnings per share weighted average shares119,396
 120,144
 119,320
 120,282
Effect of redeemable operating partnership units13,789
 14,623
 13,924
 14,912
Denominator for diluted earnings per share133,185
 134,767
 133,244
 135,194
Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations – basic and diluted$(0.05) $(0.06) $(0.04) $(0.19)
Earnings (loss) per common share from discontinued operations – basic and diluted
 0.11
 
 0.13
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC & DILUTED$(0.05) $0.05
 $(0.04) $(0.06)
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 (in thousands, except per share data)
 Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Nine Months Ended
January 31,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
NUMERATOR 
  
  
  
Income (loss) from continuing operations – controlling interests$5,115
 $1,051
 $(9,215) $(26,487)
Income from discontinued operations – controlling interests130,990
 22,059
 146,877
 39,554
Net income attributable to controlling interests136,105
 23,110
 137,662
 13,067
Dividends to preferred shareholders(1,766) (2,503) (6,864) (8,260)
Redemption of preferred shares(8) (1,435) (3,657) (1,435)
Numerator for basic earnings per share – net income available to common shareholders134,331
 19,172
 127,141
 3,372
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership16,236
 2,525
 15,365
 403
Numerator for diluted earnings per share$150,567
 $21,697
 $142,506
 $3,775
DENOMINATOR 
  
  
  
Denominator for basic earnings per share weighted average shares119,741
 121,255
 120,102
 121,175
Effect of redeemable operating partnership units14,434
 16,120
 14,768
 16,229
Denominator for diluted earnings per share134,175
 137,375
 134,870
 137,404
Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations – basic and diluted$0.03
 $(0.03) $(0.16) $(0.30)
Earnings per common share from discontinued operations – basic and diluted1.09
 0.19
 1.22
 0.33
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC & DILUTED$1.12
 $0.16
 $1.06
 $0.03
Performance-based restricted stock awards of 253,000 and 115,000 for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and 253,000 and 115,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the assumed proceeds per share plus the average unearned compensation were greater than the average market price of the common stock for the periods presented and, therefore, were anti-dilutive. Refer to Note 13 - Share-Based Compensation for discussion of the terms for these awards.
NOTE 4 • EQUITY 
Operating Partnership Units. Outstanding Units in the Operating Partnership were 14.213.7 million Units at JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 and 15.614.1 million Units at April 30, 2017.2018.
Common Shares and Equity Awards. Common Shares outstanding on JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 and April 30, 2017,2018, totaled 120.0119.7 million and 121.2119.5 million, respectively. There were no13,000 shares issued under our 2015 Incentive Award Plan during the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.2018, with a total grant-date fair value of $83,000. During the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, we issued 56,000 restricted common shares, with a total grant date fair value of $347,000. During fiscal year 2018, there were no shares issued during the three months ended October 31, 2017. During the six months ended October 31, 2017, we issued 75,000 restricted Common Shares, with a total grant-date fair value of $445,000. During fiscal year 2017, there were no shares issued during the three months ended January 31, 2017. During the nine months ended January 31, 2017, we issued 499,000 restricted Common Shares, with a total grant-date value of $1.9 million. These shares are issued under our 2015 Incentive Award Plan for executive officer and trustee share-based compensation. These shares vest based on performance and service criteria.
Exchange Rights. Pursuant to the exercise of Exchange Rights, during the threesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, we redeemed 450,00091,000 Units for an aggregate cost of $2.6$482,000, at an average price per Unit of $5.30.  During the six months ended October 31, 2017, we redeemed 999,500 Units for an aggregate cost of $6.0 million, at an average price per Unit of $5.77.$5.98. During the ninethree and six months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, we redeemed 1.4 million217,000 and 331,000 Units, respectively, in exchange for an aggregate costcommon shares in connection with Unitholders exercising their Exchange Rights, with a total book value of $8.6 million, at an average price per Unit of $5.92.  There were$358,000 and $649,000, respectively. During the three and six months ended October 31, 2017, we redeemed no Units redeemed during the three or nine months ended January 31, 2017.     in exchange for common shares.
Share Repurchase Program. On December 7, 2016, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program to repurchase up to $50 million of our Common Shares over a one-year period. On December 5, 2017, our Board of Trustees reauthorized this share repurchase program for an additional one-year period. See Note 15 - Subsequent Events for additional information regarding our recent reauthorization of the share repurchase program. Under this program, we may repurchase Common Shares in open-market purchases, including pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 plans, as determined by management and in accordance with SEC requirements.the requirements of the SEC. The extent to which we repurchase our shares, and the timing of repurchases, will depend on a variety of factors, including market conditions, regulatory requirements, and other corporate considerations, as determined by ourthe executive management.management team. This program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.  During the third quarter of fiscal yearsix months ended October 31, 2018, we repurchased and retired 152,000118,000 common shares for an aggregate cost of $882,000,$615,000, including commissions, at an average price per share of $5.82.$5.20.  During the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018,2017, we repurchased and retired 1.21.1 million common shares for an aggregate cost of $7.1$6.3 million, including commissions, at an average price per share of $5.79. As of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, $38.4$34.9 million remained available under the $50 million authorized share repurchase program.
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Issuance of Series C Preferred Shares and Redemption of Series B Preferred Shares. In the quarter ended October 31, 2017, we issued 4,118,460 shares of our 6.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares and redeemed all 4,600,000 shares of our 7.95% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares.
NOTE 5 • SEGMENT REPORTING 
We operate in a single reportable segment, which includes the ownership, management, development, redevelopment, and acquisition of multifamily properties.apartment communities. Each of our operating properties is considered a separate operating segment because each property earns revenues, incurs expenses, and has discrete financial information. Our chief operating decision-makers evaluate each property's operating results to make decisions about resources to be allocated and to assess performance. We do not group our operations based on geography, size, or type. Our multifamily propertiesapartment communities have similar long-term economic characteristics and provide similar products and services to our tenants.residents. No multifamily propertyapartment community comprises more than 10% of consolidated revenues, profit,profits, or assets. Accordingly, our multifamily propertiesapartment communities are aggregated into a single reportable segment.
Prior to the third quarter of fiscal year 2018, we reported our results in two reportable segments: multifamily and healthcare. We sold substantially all of our healthcare portfolio during the third quarter of fiscal year 2018 and classified it as discontinued operations (see Note 7 for additional information). Healthcare no longer meets the quantitative thresholds for reporting as a separate reportable segment and therefore is included in “all other” with other non-multifamily properties. As of July 31, 2018, we no longer owned any healthcare properties.
Our executive management team comprises our chief operating decision-makers. This team measures the performance of our reportable segment based on net operating income (“NOI”), which we define as total real estate revenues less directreal estate
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expenses. Real estate expenses consist of property operating expenses and real estate expenses (including real estate taxes).tax expense and do not include property management expense. We believe that NOI is an important supplemental measure of operating performance for a REIT’s operating real estate because it provides a measure of operations that is unaffected by depreciation, amortization, financing, and general and administrative expenses. NOI does not represent cash generated by operating activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and should not be considered an alternative to net income, net income available for common shareholders, or cash flow from operating activities as a measure of financial performance.
The revenues and NOI for the multifamily reportable segment are summarized as follows for the three-three and nine-monthsix month periods ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, along with reconciliations to the condensed consolidated financial statements. Segment assets are also reconciled to total assets as reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Three Months Ended January 31, 2018Multifamily
 All Other
 
Amounts Not
Allocated To
Segments
(1)
 Total
Three Months Ended October 31, 2018Multifamily
 All Other
 Total
Real estate revenue$41,279
 $1,975
 
 $43,254
$43,874
 $1,764
 $45,638
Real estate expenses18,231
 549
 $1,255
 20,035
18,768
 568
 19,336
Net operating income (loss)$23,048
 $1,426
 $(1,255) $23,219
Net operating income$25,106
 $1,196
 $26,302
Property management expenses    (1,319)
Casualty loss    (225)
Depreciation and amortization      (18,390)    (19,191)
General and administrative expenses      (3,011)    (3,374)
Interest expense      (9,236)    (7,997)
Loss on debt extinguishment      (285)    (4)
Interest and other income      433
    429
Loss before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income from discontinued operations      (7,270)
Gain on sale of real estate and other investments      12,387
Income from continuing operations      5,117
Income from discontinued operations      146,811
Net income      $151,928
Income (loss) before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income (loss) from discontinued operations    (5,379)
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments    (232)
Income (loss) from continuing operations    (5,611)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations    
Net income (loss)    $(5,611)
(1)Consists of off-site costs for property management and casualty-related amounts, which are excluded in our assessment of segment performance.

 (in thousands)
Three Months Ended October 31, 2017Multifamily
 All Other
 Total
Real estate revenue$37,457
 $4,409
 $41,866
Real estate expenses17,201
 1,517
 18,718
Net operating income$20,256
 $2,892
 $23,148
Property management expenses    (1,372)
Casualty loss    (115)
Depreciation and amortization    (17,270)
General and administrative expenses    (3,118)
Interest expense    (8,509)
Loss on debt extinguishment    (334)
Interest and other income    255
Income (loss) before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income (loss) from discontinued operations    (7,315)
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments    5,324
Income (loss) from continuing operations    (1,991)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations    15,130
Net income (loss)    $13,139

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 (in thousands)
Three Months Ended January 31, 2017Multifamily
 All Other
 
Amounts Not
Allocated To
Segments
(1)
 Total
Real estate revenue$36,171
 $4,057
 
 $40,228
Real estate expenses16,336
 1,000
 $1,283
 18,619
Net operating income (loss)$19,835
 $3,057
 $(1,283) $21,609
Depreciation and amortization      (10,787)
General and administrative expenses      (4,172)
Interest expense      (8,832)
Loss on debt extinguishment      (458)
Interest and other income      427
Loss before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income from discontinued operations      (2,213)
Gain on sale of real estate and other investments      2,437
Income from continuing operations      224
Income from discontinued operations      24,965
Net income      $25,189
(1)Consists of off-site costs for property management and casualty-related amounts, which are excluded in our assessment of segment performance.
 (in thousands)
Nine Months Ended January 31, 2018Multifamily
 All Other
 
Amounts Not
Allocated To
Segments
(1)
 Total
Real estate revenue$119,444
 $7,936
 
 $127,380
Real estate expenses54,584
 2,102
 $4,204
 60,890
Net operating income (loss)$64,860
 $5,834
 $(4,204) $66,490
Depreciation and amortization      (60,998)
Impairment of real estate investments      (256)
General and administrative expenses      (10,131)
Interest expense      (25,876)
Loss on debt extinguishment      (818)
Interest and other income      916
Loss before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income from discontinued operations      (30,673)
Gain on sale of real estate and other investments      17,835
Loss from continuing operations      (12,838)
Income from discontinued operations      164,626
Net income      $151,788
(1)Consists of off-site costs for property management and casualty-related amounts, which are excluded in our assessment of segment performance.
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 (in thousands)
Six Months Ended October 31, 2018Multifamily
 All Other
 Total
Real estate revenue$86,963
 $4,621
 $91,584
Real estate expenses37,254
 1,611
 38,865
Net operating income$49,709
 $3,010
 $52,719
Property management expenses    (2,686)
Casualty loss    (450)
Depreciation and amortization    (37,803)
Impairment of real estate investments    
General and administrative expenses    (7,244)
Interest expense    (16,382)
Loss on debt extinguishment    (556)
Interest and other income    945
Income (loss) before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income (loss) from discontinued operations    (11,457)
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments    8,992
Income (loss) from continuing operations    (2,465)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations    570
Net income (loss)    $(1,895)

(in thousands)(in thousands)
Nine Months Ended January 31, 2017Multifamily
 All Other
 
Amounts Not
Allocated To
Segments
(1)
 Total
Six Months Ended October 31, 2017Multifamily
 All Other
 Total
Real estate revenue$107,400
 $11,307
 
 $118,707
$73,455
 $9,389
 $82,844
Real estate expenses46,781
 2,787
 $4,002
 53,570
32,934
 3,311
 36,245
Net operating income (loss)$60,619
 $8,520
 $(4,002) $65,137
Net operating income$40,521
 $6,078
 $46,599
Property management expenses    (2,728)
Casualty loss    (600)
Depreciation and amortization      (33,193)    (42,608)
Impairment of real estate investments      (54,153)    (256)
General and administrative expenses      (11,195)    (7,120)
Interest expense      (26,033)    (16,640)
Loss on debt extinguishment      (458)    (533)
Interest and other income      685
    483
Loss before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income from discontinued operations      (59,210)
Gain on sale of real estate and other investments      11,292
Loss from continuing operations      (47,918)
Income from discontinued operations      44,803
Net loss      $(3,115)
Income (loss) before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income (loss) from discontinued operations    (23,403)
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments    5,448
Income (loss) from continuing operations    (17,955)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations    17,815
Net income (loss)    $(140)
(1)Consists of off-site costs for property management and casualty-related amounts, which are excluded in our assessment of segment performance.

Segment Assets and Accumulated Depreciation
Segment assets are summarized as follows as of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, and April 30, 2017,2018, respectively, along with reconciliations to the condensed consolidated financial statements:
 (in thousands)
As of January 31, 2018Multifamily
 All Other
 Total
Segment assets 
  
  
Property owned$1,495,944
 $72,781
 $1,568,725
Less accumulated depreciation(285,460) (18,689) (304,149)
Total property owned$1,210,484
 $54,092
 $1,264,576
Mortgage loans receivable    10,329
Cash and cash equivalents    22,666
Restricted cash    121,337
Other assets    21,664
Unimproved land    15,123
Total Assets    $1,455,695
 (in thousands)
As of April 30, 2017Multifamily
 All Other
 Total
Segment assets 
  
  
Property owned$1,260,541
 $97,988
 $1,358,529
Less accumulated depreciation(232,592) (23,007) (255,599)
Total property owned$1,027,949
 $74,981
 $1,102,930
Assets held for sale and assets from discontinued operations    283,023
Cash and cash equivalents    28,819
Restricted cash    27,981
Other assets    13,306
Unimproved land    18,455
Total Assets    $1,474,514
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 (in thousands)
As of October 31, 2018Multifamily
 All Other
 Total
Segment assets 
  
  
Property owned$1,580,260
 $57,812
 $1,638,072
Less accumulated depreciation(328,075) (16,940) (345,015)
Total property owned$1,252,185
 $40,872
 $1,293,057
Cash and cash equivalents    12,777
Restricted cash    5,085
Other assets    29,769
Unimproved land    6,522
Mortgage loans receivable    10,530
Total Assets    $1,357,740
 (in thousands)
As of April 30, 2018Multifamily
 All Other
 Total
Segment assets 
  
  
Property owned$1,606,421
 $63,343
 $1,669,764
Less accumulated depreciation(294,477) (16,847) (311,324)
Total property owned$1,311,944
 $46,496
 $1,358,440
Cash and cash equivalents    11,891
Restricted cash    4,225
Other assets    30,297
Unimproved land    11,476
Mortgage loans receivable    10,329
Total Assets    $1,426,658
NOTE 6 • COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation. We are subject to a variety of legal actions for personal injury or property damage arising in the ordinary course of our business, most of which are covered by liability insurance. Various claims of resident discriminationclaims are also brought periodically, brought, most of which are covered by insurance. While resolution of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the final outcome of these claims and  legal proceedings will not have a material effect on our liquidity, financial position, cash flows, or results of operations.
Environmental Matters. Under various federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, a current or previous owner or operator of real estate may be liable for the costs of removal of, or remediation of, certain hazardous or toxic substances in, on, around, or under the property. While we currently have no knowledge of any material violation of environmental laws, ordinances, or regulations at any of our properties, there can be no assurance that areas of contamination will not be identified at any of our properties or that changes in environmental laws, regulations, or cleanup requirements would not result in material costs to us.
Restrictions on Taxable Dispositions. Twenty-sixTwenty-four of our properties, consisting of 4,2124,099 apartment units, are subject to restrictions on our ability to resell in taxable transactions. These restrictions are contained in agreements we entered into with some of the sellers or contributors of the properties and are effective for varying periods. The real estate investment amount of these properties (net of accumulated depreciation) was $458.4$536.9 million at JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.  We do not believe that these restrictionsagreements materially affect the conduct of our business or our decision as todecisions whether to dispose of theserestricted properties during the restriction periods.period because we generally hold these and our other properties for investment purposes rather than for sale. In addition, where we deem it to be in our shareholders' best interests to dispose of such properties, we generally seek to structure sale of such properties as tax deferred transactions under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code").
If we decide to sell one or more of these properties and are unable to structure sales of such properties as tax deferred transactions under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, we may be required to provide tax indemnification payments to the parties to these agreements.
Tax-Deferred Proceeds. As
Table of January 31, 2018, we had $116.8 million of tax-deferred exchange proceeds remaining from the sale of our healthcare portfolio included within restricted cash on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Replacement property must be acquired by June 27, 2018 in order to complete the exchange.Contents
Notes Receivable.  In July 2017, we originated a $16.2 million loan in a multifamily development located in New Hope, MN, a suburb of Minneapolis. The investment will be funded in installments through the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018. As of January 31, 2018, $6.0 million remained to be funded. See Note 2 for additional information.

NOTE 7 • DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
We report in discontinued operations the results of operations and the related gains or losses on the sales of properties that have either been disposed of or classified as held for sale and meet the classification of a discontinued operation as described in ASC 205, -- "Presentation of Financial Statements," and ASC 360, -- "Property, Plant, and Equipment: Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity." Under this standard, a disposal (or classification as held for sale) of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results.
We determined that our strategic decision to exit our healthcare segment met the criteria for discontinued operations, and we consequently classified 27 healthcare properties sold during the three months ended January 31, 2018, as discontinued operations. We classified no new dispositions or properties held for sale as discontinued operations during fiscal year 2017. During fiscal year 2016, we determined that our strategic decision to exit senior housing met the criteria for discontinued operations, and we consequently classified 34 senior housing properties as held for sale and discontinued operations at April 30, 2016. Thirty-two of those senior housing properties were sold during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2017, and the remaining two senior housing properties were sold during the three and six months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017.
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The following information shows the effect on net income and the gains or losses from the sales of properties classified as discontinued operations for the three and ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively:
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Nine Months Ended
January 31,
Three Months Ended October 31, Six Months Ended October 31,
2018 2017 2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
REVENUE 
  
  
  
$
 $12,047
 $
 $24,002
Real estate rentals$4,495
 $12,211
 $19,744
 $36,061
Tenant reimbursement2,739
 4,058
 11,493
 12,177
TRS senior housing revenue
 813
 
 2,602
TOTAL REVENUE$7,234
 $17,082
 $31,237
 $50,840
EXPENSES 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes1,860
 2,463
 6,645
 7,514

 2,387
 
 4,644
Real estate taxes1,284
 1,711
 5,191
 4,916

 1,946
 
 3,907
Property management
 68
 
 140
Depreciation and amortization1,432
 2,688
 8,445
 8,096

 3,424
 
 7,013
TRS senior housing expenses
 840
 
 2,393
Other expenses(2) 
 13
 
General and administrative
 15
 
 15
TOTAL EXPENSES$4,574
 $7,702
 $20,294
 $22,919
$
 $7,840
 $
 $15,719
Operating income2,660
 9,380
 10,943
 27,921
Operating income (loss)
 4,207
 
 8,283
Interest expense(751) (3,048) (4,172) (9,606)
 (1,436) 
 (3,421)
Loss on extinguishment of debt(6,502) (1,449) (6,508) (1,521)
 (6) 
 (6)
Interest income
 544
 661
 1,634

 117
 
 661
Other income
 3
 60
 337

 10
 
 60
(Loss) income from discontinued operations before gain on sale(4,593) 5,430
 984
 18,765
Gain on sale of discontinued operations151,404
 19,535
 163,642
 26,038
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS$146,811
 $24,965
 $164,626
 $44,803
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before gain (loss) on sale
 2,892
 
 5,577
Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations
 12,238
 570
 12,238
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS$
 $15,130
 $570
 $17,815
The following information reconciles the carrying amountsAs of major classes ofOctober 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018, we had no assets andor liabilities of the discontinued operations to assets and liabilitiesclassified as held for sale that are presented separately on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:sale.
  (in thousands)
  April 30, 2017
Carrying amounts of major classes of assets included as part of discontinued operations  
Property owned and intangible assets, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization $255,466
Other assets 13,478
Total major classes of assets of the discontinued operations 268,944
Other assets included in the disposal group classified as held for sale 14,079
Total assets of the disposal group classified as held for sale on the balance sheet $283,023
Carrying amounts of major classes of liabilities included as part of discontinued operations  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $4,835
Mortgages payable 112,208
Other 7,977
Total major classes of liabilities of the discontinued operations 125,020
Other liabilities included in the disposal group classified as held for sale 5,884
Total liabilities of the disposal group classified as held for sale on the balance sheet $130,904
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NOTE 8 • ACQUISITIONS DEVELOPMENTS PLACED IN SERVICE, AND DISPOSITIONS
PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS
We added $90.6 million ofno new real estate property to our portfolio through property acquisitions during the three and six months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, compared to $0$153.8 million in the threesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2017. Our acquisitions during the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 qualified as asset acquisitions under ASU 2017-01, Clarifying the Definition of a Business, and2017 are detailed below.
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NineSix Months Ended JanuaryOctober 31, 20182017
Date
Acquired
 (in thousands)
Date
Acquired
 (in thousands)
 
Total
Acquisition
Cost

 
Form of
Consideration
 Investment Allocation 
Total
Acquisition
Cost

 Investment Allocation
Acquisitions Cash
 Land
 Building
 
Intangible
Assets

 Land
 Building
 
Intangible
Assets

Multifamily                  
191 unit - Oxbo - St. Paul, MN(1)
May 26, 2017 $61,500
 $61,500
 $5,809
 $54,910
 $781
May 26, 2017 $61,500
 $5,809
 $54,910
 $781
500 unit - Park Place - Plymouth, MNSeptember 13, 2017 92,250
 92,250
 10,609
 80,711
 930
September 13, 2017 92,250
 10,609
 80,711
 930
274 unit - Dylan - Denver, CONovember 28, 2017 90,600
 90,600
 12,155
 77,249
 1,196
                  
Total Property Acquisitions $244,350
 $244,350
 $28,573
 $212,870
 $2,907
 $153,750
 $16,418
 $135,621
 $1,711
(1)Property includes 11,477 square feet of retail space.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLACED IN SERVICEPROPERTY DISPOSITIONS
The Operating Partnership placed $0 and $72.4 million of development projects in service duringDuring the ninethree months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, we sold one commercial property and one parcel of land for a total sale price of $3.1 million. During the three months ended October 31, 2017, we sold 13 apartment communities, three healthcare properties, one industrial property, and one parcel of unimproved land for a total sale price of $63.4 million. The following table details our dispositions for the six months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, as detailed below.2017:

NineSix Months Ended JanuaryOctober 31, 20172018
   (in thousands)
Development Projects Placed in Service
Date Placed
in Service
 Land Building 
Development
Cost
Multifamily       
241 unit - 71 France - Edina, MN(1)
May 1, 2016 $4,721
 $67,642
 $72,363
        
Total Development Projects Placed in Service  $4,721
 $67,642
 $72,363
   (in thousands) 
DispositionsDate
Disposed
 Sales Price 
Book Value
and Sale Cost
 Gain/(Loss) 
Multifamily        
44 unit - Dakota Commons - Williston, NDJuly 26, 2018 $4,420
 $3,878
 $542
 
145 unit - Williston Garden - Williston, ND(1)
July 26, 2018 12,310
 11,313
 997
 
288 unit - Renaissance Heights - Williston, ND(2)
July 26, 2018 24,770
 17,856
 6,914
 
   41,500
 33,047
 8,453
 
         
Other        
7,849 sq ft Minot Southgate Retail - Minot, NDJuly 12, 2018 1,925
 2,056
 (131) 
9,052 sq ft Fresenius - Duluth, MNJuly 27, 2018 1,900
 1,078
 822
 
15,000 sq ft Minot 2505 16th St SW - Minot, NDOctober 12, 2018 1,710
 1,814
 (104) 
   5,535
 4,948
 587
 
         
Unimproved Land        
Grand Forks - Grand Forks, NDJuly 16, 2018 3,000
 2,986
 14
 
Renaissance Heights - Williston, ND(3)
July 26, 2018 750
 684
 66
 
Badger Hills Unimproved - Rochester, MNAugust 29, 2018 1,400
 1,528
 (128) 
   5,150
 5,198
 (48) 
         
Total Property Dispositions  $52,185
 $43,193
 $8,992
 

(1)Costs paid in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 totaled $70.9 million. Additional costs incurred in fiscal year 2017 totaled $1.5 million, for a total project cost at January 31, 2017 of $72.4 million. The project isThis apartment community was owned by a joint venture entity in which we currently havehad an interest of approximately 52.6% interest.74.11%. The joint venture iswas consolidated in our financial statements.statements at October 31, 2018.
PROPERTY DISPOSITIONS
During the three months ended January 31, 2018, we sold two multifamily properties and 27 healthcare and two other commercial properties for a total sale price of $442.8 million. During the three months ended January 31, 2017, we sold six commercial properties for a total sale price of $73.9 million. The following table details our dispositions for the nine months ended January 31, 2018 and 2017:
(2)This apartment community was owned by a joint venture entity in which we had an interest of approximately 87.14%. The joint venture was consolidated in our financial statements at October 31, 2018.
(3)This parcel of land was owned by a joint venture entity in which we had an interest of approximately 70.00%. The joint venture was consolidated in our financial statements at October 31, 2018.
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Nine
Six Months Ended JanuaryOctober 31, 20182017
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Dispositions
Date
Disposed
 Sale Price 
Book Value
and Sale Cost
 Gain/(Loss) 
Date
Disposed
 Sale Price 
Book Value
and Sale Cost
 Gain/(Loss) 
Multifamily               
327 unit - 13 Multifamily properties - Minot, ND(1)
August 22, 2017 $12,263
 $11,562
 $701
(2) 
August 22, 2017 $12,263
 $11,562
 $701
 
48 unit - Crown - Rochester, MNDecember 1, 2017 5,700
 3,318
 $2,382
 
16 unit - Northern Valley - Rochester, MNDecember 1, 2017 950
 690
 260
 
 $18,913
 $15,570
 $3,343
 
              
Other              
4,998 sq ft Minot Southgate Wells Fargo Bank - Minot, NDMay 15, 2017 3,440
 3,332
 108
 May 15, 2017 3,440
 3,332
 108
 
90,260 sq ft Lexington Commerce Center - Eagan, MNAugust 22, 2017 9,000
 3,963
 5,037
 August 22, 2017 9,000
 3,963
 5,037
 
17,640 sq ft 1440 Duckwood Medical - Eagan, MNAugust 24, 2017 2,100
 1,886
 214
 August 24, 2017 2,100
 1,886
 214
 
279,834 sq ft Edgewood Vista Hermantown I & II - Hermantown, MNOctober 19, 2017 36,884
 24,631
 12,253
 October 19, 2017 36,884
 24,697
 12,187
 
518,161 sq ft Urbandale - Urbandale, IANovember 22, 2017 16,700
 12,857
 3,843
 
36,053 sq ft 3075 Long Lake Road - Roseville, MNNovember 28, 2017 18,650
 12,766
 5,884
 
1,205,432 sq ft 25 Healthcare properties(3)(4)
December 29, 2017 370,267
 232,768
 137,499
 
43,404 sq ft Garden View - St. Paul, MNJanuary 19, 2018 14,000
 6,191
 7,809
 
52,116 sq ft Ritchie Medical - St. Paul, MNJanuary 19, 2018 16,500
 10,419
 6,081
 
 $487,541
 $308,813
 $178,728
  51,424
 33,878
 17,546
 
              
Unimproved Land              
Bismarck 4916 Unimproved Land - Bismarck, NDAugust 8, 2017 $3,175
 $3,188
 $(13) August 8, 2017 3,175
 3,188
 (13) 
              
Total Property Dispositions $509,629
 $327,571
 $182,058
  $66,862
 $48,628
 $18,234
 
(1)These properties include: 4th Street 4 Plex, 11th Street 3 Plex, Apartments on Main, Brooklyn Heights, Colton Heights, Fairmont, First Avenue (Apartments and Office), Pines, Southview, Summit Park, Temple (includes(including 17 South Main Retail), Terrace Heights and Westridge.
(2)$626,000 of the gain on sale was deferred. See Note 2 for additional information on the related mortgage note receivable.
(3)These properties include: 2800 Medical, 2828 Chicago Avenue, Airport Medical, Billings 2300 Grand Road, Burnsville 303 Nicollet Medical, Burnsville 305 Nicollet Medical, Duluth Denfeld Clinic, Edina 6363 France Medical, Edina 6405 France Medical, Edina 6517 Drew Avenue, Edina 6525 France SMC II, Edina 6545 France SMC I, Gateway Clinic, High Pointe Health Campus, Lakeside Medical Plaza, Mariner Clinic, Minneapolis 701 25th Avenue Medical, Missoula 3050 Great Northern, Park Dental, Pavilion I, Pavilion II, PrairieCare Medical, St Michael Clinic, Trinity at Plaza 16 and Wells Clinic.
(4)Sale price includes $2.6 million that was deposited into escrow pending the resolution of certain post-closing items. As of January 31, 2018, these items had not yet been resolved.
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Nine Months Ended January 31, 2017
   (in thousands)
Dispositions
Date
Disposed
 Sale Price 
Book Value
and Sale Cost
 Gain/(Loss)
Other       
195,075 sq ft Stone Container - Fargo, NDJuly 25, 2016 $13,400
 $4,418
 $8,982
189,244 sq ft 8 Idaho Spring Creek Senior Housing Properties(1)
October 31, 2016 43,900
 37,397
 6,503
28,528 sq ft Grand Forks Carmike - Grand Forks, NDDecember 29, 2016 4,000
 1,563
 2,437
426,652 sq ft 5 Edgewood Vista Senior Housing Properties(2)
January 18, 2017 69,928
 50,393
 19,535
   $131,228
 $93,771
 $37,457
        
Unimproved Land       
Georgetown Square Unimproved - Grand Chute, WIMay 6, 2016 $250
 $274
 $(24)
        
Total Property Dispositions  $131,478
 $94,045
 $37,433
(1)These properties include: Spring Creek American Falls, Spring Creek Boise, Spring Creek Eagle, Spring Creek Fruitland, Spring Creek Fruitland Unimproved, Spring Creek Meridian, Spring Creek Overland, Spring Creek Soda Springs and Spring Creek Ustick.
(2)These properties include: Edgewood Vista Bismarck, Edgewood Vista Brainerd, Edgewood Vista East Grand Forks, Edgewood Vista Fargo and Edgewood Vista Spearfish.
NOTE 9 • DEBT
As of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, we owned 9993 properties, of which 6552 multifamily and other properties (with a carrying amount of $730.1 million) served as collateral for mortgage loans and 34 multifamily and other properties were unencumbered by mortgages. Of the 65 properties that served as collateral for mortgage loans, theloans. The majority of these mortgages payablemortgage loans were non-recourse to us other than for standard carve-out obligations. As of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, we believe that there are no material defaults or compliance issues with respect to any mortgages payable.
The aggregate amount of required future principal payments on mortgages payable as of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, iswas as follows:
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Year Ended April 30,Mortgage LoansMortgage Loans
2018$2,718
201931,065
$4,870
2020146,792
71,833
202192,308
92,177
202272,799
70,506
202327,494
Thereafter210,193
182,534
Total payments$555,875
$449,414
As noted above, as of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, we owned 3441 multifamily and other properties that were not encumbered by mortgages, with 2532 of those properties providing credit support for our unsecured borrowings. Our primary unsecured credit facility is a revolving, multi-bank line of credit, with the Bank of Montreal serving as administrative agent. Our line of credit has total commitments of $300.0$250.0 million, with borrowing capacity based on the value of properties contained in the unencumbered asset pool ("UAP"). Due to the recent disposition of our healthcare properties, theThe UAP currently provides for a borrowing capacity of $219.2$246.0 million, providing additional borrowing availability of $152.1$176.5 million beyond the $67.0$69.5 million drawn as of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018. This credit facility matures on JanuaryAugust 31, 2021,2022 , with one twelve-month option to extend the maturity date at our election.
During the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, we entered into aamended our primary unsecured credit facility. We extended the maturity date on our existing $70.0 million unsecured term loan, which now matures on January 15, 2024. We also added a new $75.0 million, seven-year term loan which matures on August 31, 2023. We have the option to further increase the credit capacity to $500 million (from current aggregate commitments totaling $370 million) by either adding additional banks to the facility or obtaining agreements from the existing banks to increase their commitments.2025.
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The interest rates on the line of credit and term loanloans are based, at our option, on the lender's base rate plus a margin, ranging from 35-85 basis points, or the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), plus a margin that ranges from 160-225135-190 basis points based on our consolidated leverage. Our line of credit and term loan are subject to customary financial covenants and limitations. We believe that we are in compliance with all such financial covenants and limitations as of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.
Our remaining construction debt was paid off duringWe also have a $6.0 million operating line of credit. This operating line of credit is designated to enhance treasury management activities and more effectively manage cash balances. This operating line has a one-year term, with pricing based on a market spread plus the three months ended Januaryone-month LIBOR index rate. As of October 31, 2018. Construction debt at2018 and April 30, 2017, was $41.7 million, with a weighted average rate of interest of 3.27%.2018, we have no outstanding balance on this operating line.
The following table summarizes our indebtedness at JanuaryOctober 31, 2018:
 (in thousands) 
 January 31, 2018April 30, 2017Weighted Average Maturity in Years
Unsecured line of credit$67,000
$57,050
3.0
Term loan70,000

4.0
Unsecured debt137,000
57,050
 
Mortgages payable - fixed(1)
494,874
629,535
6.3
Mortgages payable - variable(1)
61,000
57,708
3.3
Construction debt - variable
41,737
 
Total debt$692,874
$786,030
 
Weighted average interest rate on unsecured line of credit3.45%2.67% 
Weighted average interest rate on term loan (rate with swap)4.01%
 
Weighted average interest rate on mortgages payable(1)
4.63%4.71% 
Weighted average interest rate on construction debt
3.27% 
 (in thousands) 
 October 31, 2018April 30, 2018Weighted Average Maturity in Years at October 31, 2018
Unsecured line of credit$69,500
$124,000
3.8
Term loan A70,000
70,000
5.2
Term loan B75,000

6.8
Unsecured debt214,500
194,000
 
Mortgages payable - fixed449,414
489,401
4.5
Mortgages payable - variable
22,739
 
Total debt$663,914
$706,140
4.8
Weighted average interest rate on unsecured line of credit3.72%3.35% 
Weighted average interest rate on term loan A (rate with swap)3.75%3.86% 
Weighted average interest rate on term loan B (rate with swap)4.60%

 
Weighted average interest rate on mortgages payable4.59%4.69% 
(1)Includes mortgages payable related to assets held for sale and assets of discontinued operations at April 30, 2017.

NOTE 10 • DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTINSTRUMENTS
Our objective in using an interest rate derivativederivatives is to hedgeadd stability to interest expense and to manage our exposure to the variability in cash flows of our floating-rate debt.interest rate fluctuations. To accomplish this objective, during the three months ended January 31, 2018, we entered into anprimarily use interest rate swap contractcontracts to fix the variable interest rate on our term loan.loans. The interest rate swap had a $70.0 million notional amount and qualifiedcontracts qualify as a cash flow hedge.hedges.
Under ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities, which we adopted on November 1, 2017, the ineffective portion of a hedging instrument is no longer required to be recognized currently in earnings or disclosed. Changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged transaction affects earnings. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income for our interest rate swap will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are madeexpense is incurred on our term loan.loans. During the next twelve months, we estimate an additional $320,000 will be reclassified as a decrease to interest expense.
The gain recognizedAt October 31, 2018, we had two interest rate swap contracts in other comprehensive income for the three months endedeffect with a notional amount of $145.0 million and one additional interest rate swap that becomes effective on January 31, 2018, was $287,000, and the2023 with a notional amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into interest expense during this period was $72,000. At January 31, 2018,of $70.0 million.
The table below presents the fair value of our interest rate swap included in other assetsderivative financial instruments as well as their classification on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets was $359,000.as of October 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018.
   (in thousands)
   October 31, 2018 April 30, 2018
 Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Fair Value
Derivative instruments - interest rate swapsOther Assets $3,321
 $1,779
      
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments  $3,321
 $1,779
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The table below presents the effect of the Company’s derivative financial instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as of October 31, 2018 and 2017.
 (in thousands)
 Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income
 2018 2017   2018 2017
Three months ended October 31,         
Interest rate contracts$1,247
 
 Interest expense $90
 
          
Total derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships$1,247
 
   $90
 
          
Six months ended October 31,         
Interest rate contracts$1,455
 
 Interest expense $119
 
          
Total derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships$1,455
 
   $119
 

NOTE 11 • FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities are carried at amounts that reasonably approximate their fair value due to their short-term nature.  For variable rate debt that re-prices frequently, fair values are based on carrying values. The fair values of our financial instruments approximate their carrying amount in the consolidated financial statements except for fixed rate debt.
In determining the fair value of other financial instruments, we apply Financial Accounting Standard BoardFASB ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures," or ASC 820.  ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  Fair value hierarchy under ASC 820 distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (Levels 1 and 2) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (Level 3). Fair value estimates may differ from the amounts that may ultimately be realized upon sale or disposition of the assets and liabilities.
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Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
During the three months ended January 31, 2018, we entered into an interest rate swap to manage our interest rate risk. The fair value of our interest rate swap isswaps are determined using the market standard methodology of netting discounted expected variable cash payments and receipts. The variable cash payments and receipts are based on an expectation of future interest rates (a forward curve) derived from observable market interest rate curves. We also consider both our own nonperformance risk and the counterparty's nonperformance risk in the fair value measurement. The fair value of the derivative by its level in the fair value hierarchy is as follows:
  (in thousands)
 Balance Sheet LocationTotal
 Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
January 31, 2018  
  
  
  
Derivative instrument - interest rate swapOther assets$359
 
 $359
 
Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis
There were no non-financial assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.  Non-financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at April 30, 2017,2018, consisted of real estate held for sale and real estate investments that were written-down to estimated fair value during fiscal year 2018 and 2017.2018. See Note 2 for additional information on impairment losses recognized during fiscal years 2018 and 2017.year 2018. The aggregate fair value of these assets by their levels in the fair value hierarchy is as follows:
 (in thousands)
 Total
 Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
April 30, 2017 
  
  
  
Real estate investments$506
 
 
 $506
Real estate held for sale(1)
$10,891
 
 
 $10,891
 (in thousands)
 Total
 Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
April 30, 2018 
  
  
  
Real estate investments$52,145
 
 
 $52,145
(1)Represents only the portion of real estate held for sale that was written-down to estimated fair value.
As of April 30, 2017,2018, we estimated the fair value of our real estate investments using appraisals, a market offer to purchase, market comparisons, and a broker opinion of value, and we estimated the fair value of our real estate held for sale using an income approach (including management estimates and cash flow calculations), projected net operating income, and an estimated capitalization rate. The significant unobservable quantitative input used in determining the fair value was a capitalization rate of 7.0% based on the location, type and nature of the real estate held for sale, and current and anticipatedother market conditions.data.
Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value
The fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated based on the discounted cash flows of the loans using relevant treasury interest rates plus credit spreads (Level 2). For mortgages payable, the fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated based on the discounted cash flows of the loans using market research and management estimates of comparable interest rates (Level 3).
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The estimated fair values of our financial instruments as of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, and April 30, 2017,2018, respectively, are as follows:
(in thousands)(in thousands)
January 31, 2018 April 30, 2017October 31, 2018 April 30, 2018
Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair ValueCarrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value
FINANCIAL ASSETS 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Cash and cash equivalents$22,666
 $22,666
 $28,819
 $28,819
$12,777
 $12,777
 $11,891
 $11,891
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Other debt, including other debt related to assets held for sale
 
 $49,637
 $49,637
Revolving line of credit$67,000
 $67,000
 $57,050
 $57,050
$69,500
 $69,500
 $124,000
 $124,000
Term loan(1)
$70,000
 $70,000
 
 
Term loan A(1)
$70,000
 $70,000
 $70,000
 $70,000
Term loan B(1)
$75,000
 $75,000
 $
 $
Mortgages payable(2)
$555,875
 $555,252
 $687,243
 $702,802
$449,414
 $446,360
 $509,919
 $510,803
(1)Excluding the effect of the interest rate swap agreement.
(2)Includes mortgages payable related to assets held for sale and assets of discontinued operations at April 30, 2017.
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NOTE 12 • REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
Redeemable noncontrolling interests on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets represent the noncontrolling interest in joint ventures in which our unaffiliated partner, at its election, could require us to buy its interest at a purchase price to be determined by an appraisal conducted in accordance with the terms of the agreement, or at a negotiated price. Below is a table reflecting the activity of the redeemable noncontrolling interests.
 (in thousands)
Balance at April 30, 2017$7,181
Net income(537)
Balance at January 31, 2018$6,644
 (in thousands)
Balance at April 30, 2018$6,644
Net income(566)
Balance at October 31, 2018$6,078
NOTE 13 • SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Share-based awards are provided to officers, non-officer employees, and trustees under our 2015 Incentive Plan approved by shareholders on September 15, 2015, which allows for awards in the form of cash, unrestricted and restricted common shares, and RSUsrestricted stock units ("RSUs") up to an aggregate of 4,250,000 shares over the ten-year period in which the plan will be in effect. Under our 2015 Incentive Plan, officers and non-officer employees may earn share awards under a revised long-term incentive plan, which is a forward-looking program that measures long-term performance over the stated performance period. These awards are payable to the extent deemed earned in shares. The terms of the long-term incentive awards granted under the revised program may vary from year to year.
Fiscal Year 2018 Executive2019 LTIP Awards
Awards granted to trustees on May 1, 2017,July 20, 2018, consist of 16,447 time-based restricted shares that vest as to one-third of the shares on each of May 1, 2018, May 1, 2019, and May 1, 2020. We recognize compensation expense associated with the time-based restricted share awards ratably over the requisite service periods.
Awards granted on June 21, 2017, consist of64,972 time-based RSU awards, performance RSU awards based on leverage ratio, and performance RSU awards based on total shareholder return (“TSR”), each for 57,693 shares.awards. All of these awards are classified as equity awards. The time-based RSUs vest on July 20, 2019.
Awards granted to management on July 20, 2018, consist of time-based RSU awards for 74,920 shares and performance RSU awards based on total shareholder return (“TSR”), for 149,846 shares.  All of these awards are classified as equity awards. The time-based RSU awards vest as to one-third of the shares on each of June 21,July 20, 2019, April 30, 2020, and April 30, 2021.
Awards granted on August 10, 2018, May 1,consist of 2,368 time-based RSU awards that vest as to one-third on each of August 10, 2019, April 30, 2020, and May 1, 2020. The maximum numberApril 30, 2021; 4,736 performance RSU awards based on TSR; and 5,535 time-based RSU awards that vest as to one-third on each of leverage ratio RSUs eligible to be earned is 115,386 RSUs.August 10, 2019, August 10, 2020, and August 10, 2021. All of these awards are classified as equity awards.
The TSR performance RSU awards are earned based on our TSR as compared to the MSCI USU.S. REIT Index over a forward lookingforward-looking three-year period. The maximum number of RSUs eligible to be earned under this performance based award is 115,386 RSUs.299,692 RSUs, which is 200% of the RSUs granted. Earned awards (if any) will fully vest as of the last day of the measurement period. These awards have market conditions in addition to service conditions that must be met for the awards to vest. We recognize compensation expense ratably based on the grant date fair value, as determined using the Monte Carlo valuation model, regardless whether the market conditions are achieved and the awards ultimately vest. Therefore, previously recorded compensation expense is not adjusted in the event that the market conditions are not achieved. We based the expected volatility
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on the historical volatility of our daily closing share price, the risk-free interest rate on the interest rates on U.S. treasury bonds with a maturity equal to the remaining performance period of the award, and the expected term on the performance period of the award. The assumptions used to value the performance RSU awards were an expected volatility of 27.3%28.6%, a risk-free interest rate of 1.48%2.66%, and an expected life of 2.862.78 years. The share price at the grant date, June 21, 2017,July 20, 2018, was $6.15$5.36 per share.
Total Compensation Expense
Share-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated financial statements for all outstanding share-based awards was $1.1 million$579,811 and $1.4 million$751,000 for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
NOTE 14 • RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 
Transactions with BMO Capital Markets
We have an historical and ongoing relationship with BMO Capital Markets (“BMO”). On July 17, 2017, we engaged BMO to provide financial advisory services in connection with the proposed disposition of our healthcare property portfolio. A family member of Mark O. Decker, Jr., our President and Chief Executive Officer, is an employee of BMO and could have an indirect material interest in any such engagement and related transaction(s). The Board pre-approved the engagement of BMO. During the quarter ended January 31, 2018, we completed the disposition of 27 of our 28 healthcare properties and paid BMO a transaction fee of $1.8 million in connection with this engagement.

NOTE 15 • SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 
Pending Acquisition.Completed Disposition. On February 23, 2018, we entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Westend, a 390-unit multifamily apartment community located in downtown Denver, CO. In connection with this proposed acquisition, we have provided a $10 million non-refundable earnest money deposit to the seller. The parties currently anticipate closing the Westend acquisition during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018.
Completed Disposition. On March 7,November 30, 2018 we sold a commercial property and adjacent parcel of unimproved land in Bismarck,Minot, ND for an aggregatea sale price of $5.5$6.6 million.
Share Repurchase Program. On December 5, 2018, our Board of Trustees reauthorized our common share repurchase program for an additional one-year period.



ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report, our audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2017,2018, which are included in our Form 10-K filed with the SEC on June 28, 2017,2018, and the risk factors in Item 1A., “Risk Factors,” of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2017.2018.
We consider this and other sections of this Report to contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), with respect to our expectations for future periods. Forward-looking statements do not discuss historical fact, but instead include statements related to expectations, projections, intentions or other items related to the future. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” and variations of those words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the results of operations, financial conditions, or plans expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Although we believe the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be achieved. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact should be deemed forward-looking statements. As a result, reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, as these statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors beyond our control and could differ materially from our actual results and performance.
The following factors, among others, could cause our future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements:
economic conditions in the markets where we own properties or markets in which we may invest in the future;
rental conditions in our markets, including occupancy levels and rental rates, our potential inability to renew tenantsresidents or obtain new tenantsresidents upon expiration of existing leases, changes in tax and housing laws, or other factors;
adverse changes in real estate markets, including the extent of future demand for multifamily unitsapartment homes in our significant markets, barriers of entry into new markets, limitations on our ability to increase rental rates, our inabilityability to identify and consummate attractive acquisitions and dispositions on favorable terms, our ability to consummate any planned dispositions in a timely manner, and our ability to reinvest sales proceeds successfully;successfully, and our inability to accommodate any significant decline in the market value of real estate serving as collateral for our mortgage obligations;
inability to succeed in any new markets we enter;
failure of new acquisitions to achieve anticipated results or be efficiently integrated;
inability to complete lease-up of our projects on schedule and on budget;
inability to sell our non-core properties on terms that are acceptable;
failure to reinvest proceeds from sales of properties into tax-deferred exchanges, which could necessitate special dividend and tax protection payments;
the needinability to fund tenant improvements or other capital expenditures out of cash flow;
theinability to pay, or need to reduce, the dividends on our common shares;
financing risks, including our potential inability to obtain debt or equity financing on favorable terms, or at all;
level and volatility of interest or capitalization rates or capital market conditions;
changes in operating costs, including real estate taxes, utilities, and insurance costs;
the availability and cost of casualty insurance for losses;
a significant decline in the market value of real estate serving as collateral for mortgage obligations;
inability to continue to satisfy complex rules in order to maintain our status as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, inability of the Operating Partnership to satisfy the rules to maintain its status as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, and the risk of changes in laws affecting REITs;
inability to attract and retain qualified personnel;
cyber liability or potential liability for breaches of our privacy or information security systems;
inability to comply with environmental laws and regulations; and
other risks identified in this Report, in other SEC reports, or in other documents that we publicly disseminate.
New factors may also arise from time to time that could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.  Except as otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances, or changes in expectations after the date on which this Report is filed.  Readers also should review the risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in our filings with the SEC, including the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2017.2018.

Executive Summary
We own, manage, acquire, redevelop, and develop multifamily apartment communities.  We primarily focus on investing in markets characterized by stable and growing economic conditions, strong employment, and an attractive quality of life that we believe, in combination, lead to higher demand for our apartment homes and retention of our residents.  As of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, we owned interests in 89 multifamily properties87 apartment communities consisting of 13,78613,702 apartment homes. Property owned was $1.6 billion at JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, compared to $1.4$1.7 billion at April 30, 2017.2018.
Renting apartment homes is our primary source of revenue, and our business objective is to provide great homes for our residents. We strive to maximize resident satisfaction and retention by investing in high-quality assets in desirable locations and creating vibrant apartment communities through service-oriented operations. We believe that delivering superior resident experiences will enhance resident satisfaction while also driving profitability for our business and our shareholders. We have paid quarterly distributions continuously since our first distribution in 1971.

Overview of the Three Months Ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018
For the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, we generated revenues of $43.3increased by $3.7 million to $45.6 million, compared to $40.2$41.9 million for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2017.  Expenses increased by $2.8 million to $41.4$43.4 million for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, compared to $33.6$40.6 million for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2017. The drivers of these changes are discussed in the “Results of Operations” section below.
Summarized below are significant transactions that occurred during the thirdsecond quarter of our fiscal year 2018:2019:
Acquired a 274-unit multifamily property in Denver, CO, for a purchase price of $90.6 million.
Disposed of 27 healthcare properties, two multifamily properties, and two other properties for sales prices totaling $442.8 million.
Paid off $96.2 million of mortgage debt and incurred $6.4 million of prepayment penalties included in continuing and discontinued operations related to properties sold during the quarter.
AmendedOn August 31, 2018, we amended our line of credit to provide for a new term loan of up to $70agreement to:
increase the overall unsecured facility from $370 million to $395 million, reallocating the commitment for the revolving line of credit to $250 million and the remaining $145 million between two term loans;
extend the maturity of the revolving line of credit to August 2022;
extend the existing $70 million unsecured term loan maturity to January 2024; and
add a new $75 million, 7-year unsecured term loan maturing in August 2025.
Under the amendment, the interest rate on our existing facilities decreased by 25-35 basis points (depending on our overall leverage). We also entered into a hedge instrumentswap agreement for the entire $75 million and full term of the new unsecured 7-year term loan in our ongoing effort to hedgereduce floating interest rate exposure.
On September 10, 2018, we entered into a swap agreement covering the riskextension of an increasethe $70 million term loan from January 2023 to January 2024, resulting in interest rates.both term loans being covered by swap agreements for the duration of the terms.
We sold one commercial property and one parcel of land for a total sale price of $3.1 million.
Subsequent to quarter-end, we engaged in the following transactions:transaction:
Entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Westend, a 390-unit multifamily apartment community located in downtown Denver, CO. In connection with this proposed acquisition,On December 5, 2018, we have provided a $10 million non-refundable earnest money deposit to the seller. The parties currently anticipate closing the Westend acquisition during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018.reauthorized our common share repurchase program for an additional one-year period.
SoldOn November 30, 2018, we sold a commercial property and adjacent parcel of unimproved land in Bismarck, ND,Minot, North Dakota for an aggregatea sale price of $5.5$6.6 million.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated Results of Operations for the Three and NineSix Months Ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 and 2017
The discussion that follows is based on our consolidated results of operations for the three and ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 and 2017. Information about our same-store property results is contained in the Net Operating Income section below.
(in thousands, except percentages)(in thousands, except percentages)
Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended  Six Months Ended October 31,
January 31, 2018 vs. 2017 January 31, 2018 vs. 2017October 31, 2018 vs. 2017  October 31, 2018 vs. 2017
2018 2017 $ Change % Change 2018 2017 $ Change % Change2018 2017 $ Change % Change  2018 2017 $ Change % Change
Real estate rentals$42,858
 $39,390
 $3,468
 8.8 % $125,431
 $116,386
 $9,045
 7.8 %
Tenant reimbursement396
 838
 (442) (52.7)% 1,949
 2,321
 (372) (16.0)%
TOTAL REVENUE$43,254
 $40,228
 $3,026
 7.5 % $127,380
 $118,707
 $8,673
 7.3 %
REVENUE$45,638
 $41,866
 $3,772
 9.0 %  $91,584
 $82,844
 $8,740
 10.5 %
Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes15,426
 14,571
 855
 5.9 % 47,018
 41,391
 5,627
 13.6 %14,247
 14,108
 139
 1.0 %  28,706
 26,982
 1,724
 6.4 %
Real estate taxes4,609
 4,048
 561
 13.9 % 13,872
 12,179
 1,693
 13.9 %5,089
 4,610
 479
 10.4 %  10,159
 9,263
 896
 9.7 %
Property management expenses1,319
 1,372
 (53) (3.9)%  2,686
 2,728
 (42) (1.5)%
Casualty loss225
 115
 110
 95.7 %  450
 600
 (150) (25.0)%
Depreciation and amortization18,390
 10,787
 7,603
 70.5 % 60,998
 33,193
 27,805
 83.8 %19,191
 17,270
 1,921
 11.1 %  37,803
 42,608
 (4,805) (11.3)%
Impairment of real estate investments
 
 
 n/a
 256
 54,153
 (53,897) (99.5)%
 
 
 n/a
  
 256
 (256) n/a
General and administrative expenses3,011
 4,172
 (1,161) (27.8)% 10,131
 11,195
 (1,064) (9.5)%3,374
 3,118
 256
 8.2 %  7,244
 7,120
 124
 1.7 %
TOTAL EXPENSES$41,436
 $33,578
 $7,858
 23.4 % $132,275
 $152,111
 $(19,836) (13.0)%$43,445
 $40,593
 $2,852
 7.0 %  $87,048
 $89,557
 $(2,509) (2.8)%
Operating income (loss )1,818
 6,650
 (4,832) (72.7)% (4,895) (33,404) 28,509
 (85.3)%
Operating income (loss)2,193
 1,273
 920
 72.3 %  4,536
 (6,713) 11,249
 (167.6)%
Interest expense(9,236) (8,832) (404) 4.6 % (25,876) (26,033) 157
 (0.6)%(7,997) (8,509) 512
 (6.0)%  (16,382) (16,640) 258
 (1.6)%
Loss on extinguishment of debt(285) (458) 173
 (37.8)% (818) (458) (360) 78.6 %(4) (334) 330
 (98.8)%  (556) (533) (23) 4.3 %
Interest income408
 272
 136
 50.0 % 628
 354
 274
 77.4 %410
 199
 211
 106.0 %  891
 220
 671
 305.0 %
Other income25
 155
 (130) (83.9)% 288
 331
 (43) (13.0)%19
 56
 (37) (66.1)%  54
 263
 (209) (79.5)%
Loss before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income from discontinued operations(7,270) (2,213) (5,057) 228.5 % (30,673) (59,210) 28,537
 (48.2)%
Gain on sale of real estate and other investments12,387
 2,437
 9,950
 408.3 % 17,835
 11,292
 6,543
 57.9 %
Income (loss) before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income (loss) from discontinued operations(5,379) (7,315) 1,936
 (26.5)%  (11,457) (23,403) 11,946
 (51.0)%
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments(232) 5,324
 (5,556) (104.4)%  8,992
 5,448
 3,544
 65.1 %
Income (loss) from continuing operations5,117
 224
 4,893
 2,184.4 % (12,838) (47,918) 35,080
 (73.2)%(5,611) (1,991) (3,620) 181.8 %  (2,465) (17,955) 15,490
 (86.3)%
Income from discontinued operations146,811
 24,965
 121,846
 488.1 % 164,626
 44,803
 119,823
 267.4 %
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 15,130
 (15,130) (100.0)%  570
 17,815
 (17,245) (96.8)%
NET INCOME (LOSS)$151,928
 $25,189
 $126,739
 503.2 % $151,788
 $(3,115) $154,903
 (4,972.8)%$(5,611) $13,139
 $(18,750) (142.7)%  $(1,895) $(140) $(1,755) 1,253.6 %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership(16,236) (2,525) (13,711) 543.0 % (15,365) (403) (14,962) 3,712.7 %
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities413
 446
 (33) (7.4)% 1,239
 16,585
 (15,346) (92.5)%
Net income attributable to controlling interests136,105
 23,110
 112,995
 488.9 % 137,662
 13,067
 124,595
 953.5 %
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership722
 (773) 1,495
 (193.4)%  587
 871
 (284) (32.6)%
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities331
 455
 (124) (27.3)%  (334) 826
 (1,160) (140.4)%
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests(4,558) 12,821
 (17,379) (135.6)%  (1,642) 1,557
 (3,199) (205.5)%
Dividends to preferred shareholders(1,766) (2,503) 737
 (29.4)% (6,864) (8,260) 1,396
 (16.9)%(1,706) (2,812) 1,106
 (39.3)%  (3,411) (5,098) 1,687
 (33.1)%
Redemption of Preferred Shares(8) (1,435) 1,427
 (99.4)% (3,657) (1,435) (2,222) 154.8 %
 (3,649) 3,649
 (100.0)%  
 (3,649) 3,649
 (100.0)%
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$134,331
 $19,172
 $115,159
 600.7 % $127,141
 $3,372
 $123,769
 3,670.5 %
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$(6,264) $6,360
 $(12,624) (198.5)%  $(5,053) $(7,190) $2,137
 (29.7)%
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Revenues.  Revenues for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, were $43.3$45.6 million, compared to $40.2$41.9 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2017, an increase of $3.0$3.8 million or 7.5%9.0%. The increase in revenue for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, resulted primarily from properties acquired in fiscal year 2018 and same-store properties, as shown in the table below.
 (in thousands)
Increase in Total RevenueThree Months Ended
January 31, 2018
Increase in revenue from non-same-store multifamily properties$4,308
Increase in revenue from same-store multifamily properties1,587
Decrease in revenue from multifamily properties sold in fiscal years 2018 and 2017(787)
Decrease in revenue from other properties and other properties sold in fiscal years 2018 and 2017(2,082)
Net increase in total revenue$3,026
 (in thousands)
Increase in Total RevenueThree Months Ended
October 31, 2018
Increase in revenue from non-same-store apartment communities$5,119
Increase in revenue from same-store apartment communities1,298
Decrease in revenue from other properties and dispositions(2,645)
Net increase in total revenue$3,772
Revenues for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, were $127.4$91.6 million, compared to $118.7$82.8 million forin the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2017, an increase of $8.7 million or 7.3%10.5%. The increase in revenue for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, resulted primarily from properties acquired or placed in service in fiscal yearsyear 2018 and 2017 and same-store properties, as shown in the table below.
 (in thousands)
Increase in Total RevenueNine Months Ended
January 31, 2018
Increase in revenue from non-same-store multifamily properties$9,584
Increase in revenue from same-store multifamily properties3,925
Decrease in revenue from multifamily properties sold in fiscal years 2018 and 2017(1,465)
Decrease in revenue from other properties and properties sold in fiscal years 2018 and 2017(3,371)
Net increase in total revenue$8,673
 (in thousands)
Increase in Total RevenueSix Months Ended October 31, 2018
Increase in revenue from non-same-store apartment communities$11,140
Increase in revenue from same-store apartment communities2,368
Decrease in revenue from other properties and dispositions(4,768)
Net increase in total revenue$8,740
Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxesOperating Expenses, Excluding Real Estate Taxes.  Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes, increased by 5.9%1.0% to $15.4$14.2 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, compared to $14.6$14.1 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year.  An increase of $554,000 was attributable to$1.4 million at non-same-store properties while expenseswas offset by decreases of $517,000 at same-store properties increased by $301,000.and $769,000 from sold properties. 
Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes, increased by 13.6%6.4% to $47.0$28.7 million in the nine six months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, compared to $41.4 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year.  Of this increase, $1.9 million was attributable to non-same-store properties, and $3.7 million was attributable to same-store properties.
Real Estate Taxes.  Real estate taxes increased by 13.9% to $4.6 million in the three months ended January 31, 2018, compared to $4.0$27.0 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year. An increase of $278,000$3.0 million at non-same-store properties was attributable to non-same store properties, whilepartially offset by decreases of $188,000 at same-store properties increased by $283,000.and $1.1 million from sold properties.
Real Estate Taxes.Real estate taxes increased by 13.9%10.4% to $13.9$5.1 million in the ninethree months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, compared to $12.2$4.6 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year. An increase of $826,000 was attributable to$584,000 at non-same-store properties whileand $123,000 at same-store properties realized anwas partially offset by a decrease of $228,000 from sold and other properties.
Real estate taxes increased by 9.7% to $10.2 million in the six months ended October 31, 2018, compared to $9.3 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year.  An increase of $867,000.$1.2 million at non-same-store properties and $309,000 at same-store properties was partially offset by a decrease of $794,000 from sold properties.
Property Management Expenses. Property management expense decreased by 3.9% to $1.3 million in the three months ended October 31, 2018, compared to $1.4 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year. Property management expense was $2.7 million in each of the six months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization increased by 70.5%11.1% to $18.4$19.2 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, compared to $10.8$17.3 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year, primarily attributable to non-same-store properties.
Depreciation and amortization decreased by 11.3% to $37.8 million in the six months ended October 31, 2018, compared to $42.6 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year. This increasedecrease was primarily due to a change in the estimated useful lives of our assets.  See Note 2 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statementsassets in this report for additional information.
Depreciation and amortization related to real estate investments increased by 83.8% to $61.0 million in the nine months ended January 31, 2018, compared to $33.2 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year. This increase was primarilyyear, offset by increased depreciation from non-same-store properties.. In the six months ended October 31, 2017, we recognized an additional $9.0 million in depreciation expense due to a change inone-time adjustment for
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assets that were fully depreciated under the new estimated useful lives of our assets.lives. See Note 2 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for additional information.
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Impairment of Real Estate Investments.  We recognized no impairment in the threesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, and 2017. We recognizedcompared to $256,000 and $54.2 millionin the same period of impairment during the nine months ended January 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.prior fiscal year. See Note 2 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for additional information.
General and Administrative Expenses.  General and administrative expenses decreasedincreased by 27.8%8.2% to $3.0$3.4 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, compared to $4.2 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year, primarily due to decreased salary and benefit costs. General and administrative expenses decreased by 9.5% to $10.1 million in the nine months ended January 31, 2018, compared to $11.2 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year, primarily due to decreased salary and benefit costs of $1.6 million, but partially offset by transition costs of $650,000.
Interest Expense.  Interest expense increased by 4.6% to $9.2 million in the three months ended January 31, 2018, compared to $8.8$3.1 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year, due primarily to an increase inhigher estimated incentive compensation related to the average balanceexpected achievement of our outstanding indebtedness. Interest expense decreasedcertain financial metric targets. General and administrative expenses increased by 0.6%1.7% to $25.9$7.2 million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, compared to $26.0$7.1 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year.
Interest Expense.  Interest expense decreased by 6.0% to $8.0 million in the three months ended October 31, 2018, compared to $8.5 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year, due primarily to a decrease in average debt outstanding. Interest expense decreased by 1.6% to $16.4 million in the six months ended October 31, 2018, compared to $16.6 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year, due primarily to a decrease in debt outstanding.
Gain (Loss)(loss) on Sale of Real Estate and Other Investments. We recorded a net loss of $232,000 and a net gain of $5.3 million in continuing operations net gains of $12.4 million and $2.4 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. We recorded net gains of $9.0 million and $5.4 million in continuing operations a net gain of $17.8 million in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 compared to $11.3 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year.and 2017, respectively. Properties sold in the three and ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 and 2017, are detailed below in the section captioned “Property Acquisitions and Dispositions.”  
Income from Discontinued Operations. We recorded no income from discontinued operations in the three months ended October 31, 2018, compared to $15.1 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year. We recorded income from discontinued operations of $146.8$570,000 and $17.8 million and $25.0 million,, respectively, in the threesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 and 2017, and $164.6 million and $44.8 million in the nine months ended January 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.2017. See Note 7 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for further information on discontinued operations.
Net Operating Income
Net Operating Income (“NOI”) is a non-U.S. GAAP measure, which we define as total real estate revenues less real estate expenses. Real estate expenses consist of property operating expenses and real estate tax expense and do not include property management expense. We believe that NOI is an important supplemental measure of operating performance for a REIT’s operating real estate because it provides a measure of operations that is unaffected by depreciation, amortization, financing, and general and administrative expenses.  NOI does not represent cash generated by operating activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and should not be considered an alternative to net income, net income available for common shareholders, or cash flow from operating activities as a measure of financial performance.
The following table shows real estate revenue, real estate operating expenses, and NOI for the three and ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, for our multifamily operating segment.and other properties.  For a reconciliation of NOI to net income as reported, see Note 5 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report.
The table also shows multifamily NOI on a same-store property and non-same-store propertyproperties basis. Information provided on a same-storeSame-store properties basis includes the results of multifamilyare properties that we have owned and operatedor in service for the entirety of boththe periods being compared, (except for properties classified as held for sale) and, which, in the case of development or re-development properties, those that have achieved a stabilizedtarget level of occupancy which is generallyof 90%.
For comparison of the three and ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 and 2017, 27 multifamily propertiesfour apartment communities were non-same-store, of which 11 were held for investment and 16 were sold properties. Of the 11 non-same-store properties held for investment, seven were in-service development properties.categorized as non-same-store.
This comparison allows us to evaluate the performance of existing properties and their contribution to net income. Management believes that measuring performance on a same-store property basis is useful to investors because it enables evaluation of how our properties are performing year-over-year. Management uses this measure to assess whether or not it has been successful in increasing NOI and controlling operating costs. The discussion below focuses on the main factors affecting real estate revenue and real estate expenses from same-store properties.
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(in thousands, except percentages)(in thousands, except percentages)
Three Months Ended January 31, Nine Months Ended January 31,Three Months Ended October 31,  Six Months Ended October 31,
2018 2017 $ Change % Change 2018 2017 $ Change % Change2018 2017 $ Change % Change  2018 2017 $ Change % Change
Multifamily               
                
Real estate revenue                               
Same-store$32,093
 $30,506
 $1,587
 5.2% $95,961
 $92,036
 $3,925
 4.3 %$37,208
 $35,910
 $1,298
 3.6 %  $73,946
 $71,578
 $2,368
 3.3 %
Non-same-store9,186
 5,665
 3,521
 62.2% 23,483
 15,364
 8,119
 52.8 %6,666
 1,547
 5,119
 330.9 %  13,017
 1,877
 11,140
 593.5 %
Other properties and dispositions1,764
 4,409
 (2,645) (60.0)%  4,621
 9,389
 (4,768) (50.8)%
Total$41,279
 $36,171
 $5,108
 14.1% $119,444
 $107,400
 $12,044
 11.2 %$45,638
 $41,866
 $3,772
 9.0 %  $91,584
 $82,844
 $8,740
 10.5 %
                
Real estate expenses                               
Same-store$14,457
 $13,829
 $628
 4.5% $44,617
 $40,077
 $4,540
 11.3 %$16,079
 $16,473
 $(394) (2.4)%  $32,172
 $32,051
 $121
 0.4 %
Non-same-store3,774
 2,507
 1,267
 50.5% 9,967
 6,704
 3,263
 48.7 %2,689
 728
 1,961
 269.4 %  5,082
 883
 4,199
 475.5 %
Other properties and dispositions568
 1,517
 (949) (62.6)%  1,611
 3,311
 (1,700) (51.3)%
Total$18,231
 $16,336
 $1,895
 11.6% $54,584
 $46,781
 $7,803
 16.7 %$19,336
 $18,718
 $618
 3.3 %  $38,865
 $36,245
 $2,620
 7.2 %
                
Net operating income                               
Same-store$17,636
 $16,677
 $959
 5.8% $51,344
 $51,959
 $(615) (1.2)%$21,129
 $19,437
 $1,692
 8.7 %  $41,774
 $39,527
 $2,247
 5.7 %
Non-same-store5,412
 3,158
 2,254
 71.4% 13,516
 8,660
 4,856
 56.1 %3,977
 819
 3,158
 385.6 %  7,935
 994
 6,941
 698.3 %
Other properties and dispositions1,196
 2,892
 (1,696) (58.6)%  3,010
 6,078
 (3,068) (50.5)%
Total$23,048
 $19,835
 $3,213
 16.2% $64,860
 $60,619
 $4,241
 7.0 %$26,302
 $23,148
 $3,154
 13.6 %  $52,719
 $46,599
 $6,120
 13.1 %
Net operating income from other properties1,426
 3,057
     5,834
 8,520
    
Property management and casualty(1)
(1,255) (1,283)     (4,204) (4,002)    
                
Reconciliation of NOI to net income (loss) available to common shareholders                
Property management$(1,319) $(1,372)      $(2,686) $(2,728)    
Casualty loss(225) (115)      (450) (600)    
Depreciation/amortization(18,390) (10,787)     (60,998) (33,193)    (19,191) (17,270)      (37,803) (42,608)    
Impairment of real estate investments
 
     (256) (54,153)    
 
      
 (256)    
General and administrative expenses(3,011) (4,172)     (10,131) (11,195)    (3,374) (3,118)      (7,244) (7,120)    
Interest expense(9,236) (8,832)     (25,876) (26,033)    (7,997) (8,509)      (16,382) (16,640)    
Loss on debt extinguishment(285) (458)     (818) (458)    (4) (334)      (556) (533)    
Interest and other income433
 427
     916
 685
    429
 255
      945
 483
    
Loss before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income from discontinued operations(7,270) (2,213)     (30,673) (59,210)    
Gain on sale of real estate and other investments12,387
 2,437
     17,835
 11,292
    
Income (loss) before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income (loss) from discontinued operations(5,379) (7,315)      (11,457) (23,403)    
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments(232) 5,324
      8,992
 5,448
    
Income (loss) from continuing operations5,117
 224
     (12,838) (47,918)    (5,611) (1,991)      (2,465) (17,955)    
Income from discontinued operations146,811
 24,965
     164,626
 44,803
    
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 15,130
      570
 17,815
    
Net income (loss)$151,928
 $25,189
     $151,788
 $(3,115)    $(5,611) $13,139
      $(1,895) $(140)    
(1) Consists of off-site costs for property management and casualty-related amounts, which are excluded in our assessment of segment performance.
Occupancy(2)(1)
2018 2017           October 31, 2018 October 31, 2017       
Same-store95.2% 92.3%            95.4% 95.2%        
Non-same-store90.1% 86.7%            92.7% 92.4%        
Total94.3% 91.5%            95.1% 94.8%        
(2)(1) Occupancy represents the actual number of units leased divided by the total number of units at the end of the period.
Number of Units2018 2017            October 31, 2018 October 31, 2017        
Same-store11,320
 11,321
            12,347
 11,384
        
Non-same-store2,466
 1,843
            1,355
 2,192
        
Total13,786
 13,164
            13,702
 13,576
        
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Real estate revenue from same-store properties increased by 5.2%3.6% or $1.6$1.3 million in the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year, due to growth in average rental revenue.
Real estate revenue from same-store properties increased by 3.3% or $2.4 million in the six months ended October 31, 2018, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.  Approximately 3.0% of the increase was attributable to growth in average rental revenue, and 0.3% of the increase was attributable to higher average occupancy.
Real estate expenses at same-store properties decreased by 2.4% or $394,000 in the three months ended October 31, 2018, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increasedecrease was primarily attributable to a 0.8%lower property operating expenses due to cost containment initiatives implemented at the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 and lower insurance costs due to favorable loss experience, partially offset by an increase in average rentalreal estate taxes due to increases in levy rates and a 4.4% increase in occupancy.select markets.
Real estate revenue fromexpenses at same-store properties increased by 4.3%0.4% or $3.9 million$121,000 in the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.  The increase was primarily attributable to a 2.3% increaseIncreases occurred in average rental ratesutilities and a 1.9% increase in occupancy.
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Real estate expenses at same-store properties increased by 4.5% or $628,000 in the three months ended January 31, 2018, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily attributable to the previously disclosed change in our capitalization policies, additional costs related to increasing occupancy, real estate taxtaxes due to increases at stabilizing developments, and an increase in levy rates in select markets. The increase was partiallymarkets, offset by a decrease in snow removallower insurance costs a reduction in accruals relateddue to self-funded healthcare costs, and a reduction in the expected real estate tax assessments in North Dakota.
Real estate expenses at same-store properties increased by 11.3% or $4.5 million in the nine months ended January 31, 2018, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily attributable to the previously disclosed change in our capitalization policies, additional costs related to increasing occupancy, real estate tax increases at stabilizing developments, and an increase in levy rates in select markets. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in snow removal costs.favorable loss experience.
PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
During the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal year 2018, we acquired one multifamily property for a purchase price of $90.6 million. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2018,2019, we sold two multifamily properties, 27 healthcare properties,one commercial property and two other commercial propertiesone parcel of unimproved land for a total sale price of $442.8$3.1 million. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2019, we had no acquisitions of properties. See Note 8 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for a table detailing our acquisitions and dispositions during the nine-monthsix-month periods ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 and 2017. Subsequent to quarter-end, we entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Westend, a 390-unit multifamily apartment community located in downtown Denver, CO, which is expected to close during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, and sold a commercial property and adjacent parcel of unimproved land in Bismarck, ND, for an aggregate sale price of $5.5 million. See Note 15 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS
We consider Funds from Operations (“FFO”) to be a useful measure of performance for an equity REIT. We use the definition of FFO adopted by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. (“NAREIT”). NAREIT currently defines FFO as net income or loss attributable to common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP, adjusted for:
depreciation and amortization related to real estate;
gains orand losses on salesfrom the sale of previously depreciated operating properties;certain real estate assets;
cumulative effect of changesgains and losses from change in accounting principles;control; and
impairment write-downs of depreciablecertain real estate assets;
write-downs ofassets and investments in affiliates dueentities when the impairment is directly attributable to a decreasedecreases in the value of depreciable real estate assets held by affiliates;
depreciation of real estate assets; and
adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.the entity.
Due to limitations of the FFO definition adopted by NAREIT, we have made certain interpretations in applying the definition. We believe that all such interpretations not specifically provided for in the NAREIT definition are consistent with the definition. Effective for the third quarter of fiscal year 2018, we included impairment charges in FFO for nondepreciable assets in FFO.incidental to our main business.
We believe that FFO, which is a standard supplemental measure for equity real estate investment trusts, is helpful to investors in understanding our operating performance, primarily because its calculation excludes depreciation and amortization expense on real estate assets, thereby providing an additional perspective on our operating results. We believe that GAAP historical cost depreciation of real estate assets generally is not correlated with changes in the value of those assets, whose value does not diminish predictably over time, as historical cost depreciation implies. The exclusion in NAREIT’s definition of FFO of impairment write-downs and gains and losses from the sale of previously depreciated operating real estate assets helps to identify the operating results of the long-term assets that form the base of our investments, and assists management and investors in comparing those operating results between periods. FFO is also used by our management and investors to identify trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, and operating costs.
While FFO is widely used by us as a primary performance metric, not all real estate companies use the same definition of FFO or calculate FFO the same way. Accordingly, FFO presented here is not necessarily comparable to FFO presented by other real estate companies. FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income or any other GAAP measurement of performance, but rather should be considered as an additional, supplemental measure. FFO also does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and is not necessarily indicative of sufficient cash flow to fund all of our needs or our ability to service indebtedness or make distributions.
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FFO applicable to Common Shares and Units for the three months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, decreasedincreased to $5.8$11.7 million compared to $12.7$9.5 million for the comparable period ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2017, a changean increase of 54.2%,23.5%. This increase was primarily due to prepayment penalties related to mortgages on disposed properties.higher net operating income at same-store and non-same-store properties, reduction in preferred dividends, and costs incurred in the prior comparable period for the redemption of preferred shares. The increase was partially offset by the reduction in net operating income from dispositions. FFO applicable to Common Shares and Units for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, decreased to $28.3$22.2 million compared to $45.0$22.5 million for the comparable period ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2017, a changereduction of 37.0%, primarily due to prepayment penalties related to mortgages on disposed properties and a reduction in NOI as a result of disposition activity.1.2%.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO
INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUSTCONTROLLING INTERESTS TO FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS 
(in thousands, except per share and unit amounts)(in thousands, except per share and unit amounts)
Three Months Ended January 31,2018 2017
Three Months Ended October 31,2018 2017
Amount 
Weighted Avg
Shares and
Units(1)
 
Per Share
and
Unit
(2)
 Amount 
Weighted Avg
Shares and
Units(1)
 
Per Share
and
Unit(2)
Amount 
Weighted Avg
Shares and
Units(1)
 
Per Share
and
Unit
(2)
 Amount 
Weighted Avg
Shares and
Units(1)
 
Per Share
and
Unit(2)
Net income attributable to controlling interests$136,105
  
 
 $23,110
  
  
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests$(4,558)  
 
 $12,821
  
  
Less dividends to preferred shareholders1,766
  
   2,503
  
  
(1,706)  
   (2,812)  
  
Less redemption of preferred shares8
  
   1,435
  
  

  
   (3,649)  
  
Net income available to common shareholders134,331
 119,741
 $1.12
 19,172
 121,255
 $0.16
Adjustments: 
  
    
  
  
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership16,236
 14,434
   2,525
 16,120
  
Depreciation and amortization19,017
  
   12,933
  
  
Gains on depreciable property sales attributable to controlling interests(163,791)  
   (21,972)  
  
Funds from operations applicable to common shares and Units$5,793
 $134,175
 $0.04
 $12,658
 $137,375
 $0.09
           
(in thousands, except per share and unit amounts)
Nine Months Ended January 31,2018 2017
Amount 
Weighted Avg
Shares and
Units(1)
 
Per Share
and
Unit
(2)
 Amount 
Weighted Avg
Shares and
Units(1)
 
Per Share
and
Unit(2)
Net income attributable to controlling interests$137,662
  
 
 $13,067
  
  
Less dividends to preferred shareholders6,864
  
   8,260
  
  
Less redemption of preferred shares3,657
  
   1,435
  
  
Net income available to common shareholders127,141
 120,102
 $1.06
 3,372
 $121,175
 $0.03
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders(6,264) 119,396
 $(0.05) 6,360
 120,144
 $0.05
Adjustments: 
  
    
  
  
 
  
    
  
  
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership15,365
 14,768
   403
 16,229
  
(722) 13,789
   773
 14,623
  
Depreciation and amortization67,030
  
   39,341
  
  
18,446
  
   19,894
  
  
Impairment of real estate attributable to controlling interests256
  
   39,190
  
  

     
    
Gains on depreciable property sales attributable to controlling interests(181,477)  
   (37,330)  
  
232
  
   (17,562)  
  
Funds from operations applicable to common shares and Units$28,315
 $134,870
 $0.21
 $44,976
 $137,404
 $0.33
$11,692
 133,185
 $0.09
 $9,465
 134,767
 $0.07
 (in thousands, except per share and unit amounts)
Six Months Ended October 31,2018 2017
 Amount 
Weighted Avg
Shares and
Units
(1)
 
Per Share
and
Unit
(2)
 Amount 
Weighted Avg
Shares and
Units
(1)
 
Per Share
and
Unit
(2)
Net income attributable to controlling interests(1,642)  
   1,557
  
  
Less dividends to preferred shareholders(3,411)  
   (5,098)  
  
Less redemption of preferred shares
  
   (3,649)  
  
Net income available to common shareholders(5,053) 119,320
 (0.04) (7,190) 120,282
 (0.06)
Adjustments: 
  
    
  
  
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership(587) 13,924
   (871) 14,912
  
Depreciation and amortization36,282
  
   48,013
  
  
Impairment of real estate attributable to controlling interests
  
   256
  
  
Gains on depreciable property sales attributable to controlling interests(8,395)  
   (17,686)  
  
Funds from operations applicable to common shares and Units$22,247
 133,244
 $0.17
 $22,522
 135,194
 $0.17
(1)    Upon the exercise of Exchange Rights, Units of the Operating Partnership are exchangeable for cash or, at our discretion, for Common Sharescommon shares on a one-for-one basis.
(2)Net income attributable to Investors Real Estate Trust is calculated on a per Common Sharecommon share basis. FFO is calculated on a per Common Sharecommon share and Unit basis.
DISTRIBUTIONS
The following distributionsDistributions of $0.07 and $0.14 per Common Share and Unit were paid, respectively, during the ninethree and six months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 and 2017:
MonthFiscal Year 2018
 Fiscal Year 2017
 
July$0.07
 $0.13
 
October$0.07
 $0.13
 
January$0.07
 $0.13
(1) 
(1)    Includes a special distribution of $.06 per Common Share/Unit

2017.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity and Financial Condition
We desire to create and maintain a strong balance sheet that offers financial flexibility and enables us to pursue and acquire properties that enhance our portfolio composition, operating metrics, and cash flow growth prospects. We intend to strengthen our capital and liquidity positions by continuing to focus on improving our core fundamentals, which include generating positive cash flows from operations, maintaining appropriate debt levels and leverage ratios, and controlling overhead costs.
Our primary sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents on hand and cash flows generated from operations. Other sources include availability under our unsecured linelines of credit, proceeds from property dispositions, offerings of preferred and common stock under our shelf registration statement, and other short-term unsecured borrowingsterm loans or long-term secured mortgages.
Our primary liquidity demands are normally-recurring operating and overhead expenses, debt service and repayments, capital improvements to our properties, distributions to the holders of our preferred shares, Common Shares, and Units, value-add redevelopment, and acquisition of additional properties.
We believe that our financial condition and liquidity are sufficient to meet our reasonably anticipated liquidity demands during fiscal year 20182019 and fiscal year 2019.2020. Factors that could increase or decrease our future liquidity include, but are not limited to, volatility in capital and credit markets, our ability to access capital and credit markets, the minimum REIT dividend requirements, and our ability to complete asset purchases, sales, or developments.
Capital Resources and Cash Flows
As of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, we had total liquidity of approximately $174.9$195.3 million, which includes $152.2$176.5 million available on our line of credit, and $22.7$12.8 million of cash and cash equivalents.equivalents, and $6.0 million under an operating line of credit described below. As of April 30, 2017,2018, we had total liquidity of approximately $177.7$193.9 million, which included $148.9$176.0 million on our line of credit, and $28.8$11.9 million of cash and cash equivalents.equivalents, and $6.0 million under an operating line of credit.
As of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, we also had restricted cash consisting of $116.8 million of net tax-deferred exchange proceeds remaining from the sale of our healthcare portfolio and $4.5$5.1 million of escrows held by lenders for real estate taxes, insurance, and capital additions. As of April 30, 2017,2018, we had restricted cash consisting of $23.7 million of net tax-deferred exchange proceeds remaining from a portion of our senior housing sale, and $4.3$4.2 million of escrows held by lenders for real estate taxes, insurance, and capital additions.
OurDuring the three months ended October 31, 2018, we amended our primary unsecured credit facility. We increased our overall unsecured facility from $370.0 million to $395.0 million, reallocating the commitment for the revolving line of credit hasfrom $300.0 million to $250.0 million and reallocating the remaining $145.0 million between two term loans: a $70.0 million unsecured term loan that matures on January 15, 2024 and a $75.0 million unsecured term loan that matures on August 31, 2025. As of October 31, 2018, our line of credit had total commitments of $300.0$250.0 million, with borrowing capacity based on the value of properties contained in an unencumbered asset pool (UAP). Due to the recent disposition of our healthcare properties, theThe UAP provided for a borrowing capacity of approximately $219.1$246.0 million at quarter-end, offering additional borrowing availability of $152.2$176.5 million beyond the $67.0$69.5 million drawn as of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018. At April 30, 2017,2018, the line of credit borrowing capacity was $206.0$300.0 million based on the UAP, of which $57.1$124.0 million was drawn on the line.
During the quarteryear ended January 31,April 30, 2018, we entered into a $70.0$6.0 million unsecuredoperating line of credit. This operating line of credit is designed to enhance treasury management activities and more effectively manage cash balances. This operating line has a one-year term, loan that matureswith pricing based on January 31, 2023. We havea market spread plus the option to increase the credit capacity to $500.0 million (from current aggregate commitments totaling $370.0 million), either by adding additional banks to the facility or obtaining agreements from the existing banks to increase their commitments.one-month LIBOR index rate.
For information regarding our cash flows for the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018 and 2017, see the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in Part I, Item 1 above.
In addition to cash flow from operations, during the ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, we generated capitalcash from various activities, including:
DisposingThe disposition of 15 multifamily properties, 33 otherthree apartment communities, three commercial properties, and onethree parcels of land parcel for a total proceedssale price of approximately $509.6 million;
Issuing $103.0 million of 6.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, with$52.2 million. The net proceeds of approximately $99.5 million;these transactions was $21.6 million after pay down of debt, and we distributed $1.9 million of the net proceeds to our joint venture partners in those transactions.
During the six months ended October 31, 2018, we used cash for various activities, including:
Repaying $62.7 million of mortgage principal; and
Closing a $70.0 million term loan that expires in 2023.Funding capital expenditures for apartment communities of approximately $6.8 million.
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During the nine months ended January 31, 2018, we used capital for various activities, including:
Acquiring three apartment properties for approximately $244.4 million;
Redeeming the full outstanding balance of our 7.95% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares for approximately $115.0 million;
Repaying approximately $143.3 million of mortgage principal;
Repurchasing approximately 1.2 million Common Shares and redeeming approximately 1.4 million Units for an aggregate total cost of approximately $15.7 million;
Seller-financing associated with a disposition of approximately $11.0 million and funding a note receivable for a third-party apartment development of approximately $10.2 million; and
Funding multifamily capital expenditures of approximately $10.2 million.
Inflation
Substantially all of our apartment leases are for a term generally ranging from six to eighteen months. In an inflationary environment, we may realize increased rents at the commencement of new leases or upon the renewal of existing leases. We believe the short-term nature of our leases generally minimizes our risk from the adverse effects of inflation.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
In preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements, management has made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. A summary of our critical accounting policies is included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2017,2018, filed with the SEC on June 28, 2017,2018 under the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”  Effective May 1, 2017,2018, we reviewedadopted ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts With Customers," which eliminates the transaction- and changedindustry-specific revenue recognition guidance under current GAAP and replaces it with a principle-based approach for determining revenue recognition Refer to Note 2 of the estimated useful lives of our real estate assetsNotes to better reflect the estimated periods during which these assets will be of economic benefit. Generally, the estimated lives of buildings and improvements that previously were 20-40 years have been decreased to 10-30 years, while those that were previously nine years were changed to 5-10 years.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for additional information. There have been no other significant changes to our critical accounting policies during the three or ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our exposure to market risk is primarily related to fluctuations in the general level of interest rates on our current and future fixed and variable rate debt obligations. We currently use an interest rate swapswaps to offset the impact of interest rate fluctuations on our $70.0 million and $75.0 million variable-rate term loan.loans. The swap on our $70.0 million term loan has a notional amount of $70.0 million and an average pay rate of 2.16%,. The swap on our $75.0 million term loan has a notional amount of $75.0 million and aan average pay rate of 2.81%. The fair value of $359,000.our interest rate swap contracts is $3.3 million. We do not enter into derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The interest rate swap exposes us to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counterparty under the terms of the agreement.
As of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, we had $61.0 million ofno variable-rate mortgage debt outstanding and $67.0$214.5 million of variable-rate borrowings under our line of credit.credit and term loans, of which, $145.0 million is fixed through interest rate swaps. We estimate that an increase in 30-day LIBOR of 100 basis points with constant risk spreads would result in our net income being reduced by approximately $1.3 million$695,000 on an annual basis. We estimate that a decrease in 30-day LIBOR of 100 basis points would increase the amount of net income by a similar amount.
Mortgage loan indebtedness decreased by $131.0$62.7 million as of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, compared to April 30, 2017,2018, due to loan payoffs and property dispositions. As of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, 89.0%100% of our $555.9$449.4 million of mortgage debt was at fixed rates of interest, with staggered maturities, compared to 91.6%95.6% as of April 30, 2017.2018. As of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, the weighted average rate of interest on our mortgage debt was 4.63%4.59%, compared to 4.71%4.69% on April 30, 2017. Even though our2018. Our goal is to maintain a fairly lowminimize exposure to interest rate risk,risk; however, we may become vulnerable to significant fluctuations in interest rates on any future repricing or refinancing of our fixed or variable rate debt and on future debt.
The following table provides information about our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. For debt obligations, the table presents principal cash flows and related weighted average interest rates by expected maturity dates. Average variable rates are based on rates in effect at the reporting date.
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(in thousands, except for interest rates)(in thousands, except for interest rates)

Remaining
Fiscal 2018
 Fiscal 2019 Fiscal 2020 Fiscal 2021 Fiscal 2022 Thereafter Total Fair ValueRemaining
Fiscal 2019
 Fiscal 2020 Fiscal 2021 Fiscal 2022 Fiscal 2023 Thereafter Total Fair Value
Debt                              
Fixed Rate$2,349
 $24,387
 $93,475
 $92,279
 $72,191
 $210,193
 $494,874
 $494,251
$4,870
 $71,833
 $92,177
 $70,506
 $27,494
 $182,534
 $449,414
 $446,360
Average Interest Rate(1)
4.67% 4.47% 4.24% 3.64% 3.35% 3.83%    4.60% 5.28% 5.03% 4.51% 4.12% 
    
Variable Rate(2)
$369
 $6,678
 $53,317
 $67,029
 $608
 $70,000
 $198,001
 $198,001

 
 
 
 $69,500
 $145,000
 $214,500
 $214,500
Average Interest Rate(1)
3.91% 3.92% 3.98% 3.45% 3.97% 3.42%    
 
 
 
 3.72% 
    
(1)Interest rate is annualized.
(2)Excludes the effect of the interest rate swap agreement.
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures:  
Management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, such disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting:  
As of May 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. There have not been anywere no significant changes in ourto the internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) duringdue to the fiscal quarter to whichadoption of this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.new standard.
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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the Risk Factors previously disclosed in Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2017.2018.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 
Sales of Securities
During the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal year 2018,2019, we did not issue anyissued 124,000 unregistered Common Shares to limited partners of the Operating Partnership.Partnership, upon exercise of their exchange rights regarding an equal number of Units.  All such issuances of Common Shares were exempt from registration as private placements under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, including Regulation D promulgated thereunder. 
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 
None
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable
Item 5. Other Information
On January 2, 2018, we filed a Form 8-K to report the completion of the sale of 25 medical office buildings to Harrison Street Real Estate LLC (the "Purchaser"). These properties were sold pursuant to the terms of a Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of November 30, 2017, as subsequently amended, between IRET and the Purchaser, which transaction was reported on a Form 8-K dated November 30, 2017. Although the transactions were reported in a timely manner, we neglected to update the Date of Report (which is included on the cover page) of the Form 8-K that was filed on January 2, 2018. As a result, that cover page read "November 30, 2017" rather than "January 2, 2018."None
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Item 6. Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Report.
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.Description
1.1
3.1
 
3.2
10.1*3.3*
10.1
10.2*
31.1*
31.2*
32.1*
32.2*
101 INS**INSTANCE DOCUMENT
101 SCH**SCHEMA DOCUMENT
101 CAL**CALCULATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
101 LAB**LABELS LINKBASE DOCUMENT
101 PRE**PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
101 DEF**DEFINITION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
*Filed herewith
**Submitted electronically herewith.  Attached as Exhibit 101 are the following materials from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2018, formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets,Sheets; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations,Operations; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity,Equity; (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows,Flows; and (v) notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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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.
INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST
(Registrant)
/s/ Mark O. Decker, Jr. 
Mark O. Decker, Jr. 
President and Chief Executive Officer 
  
/s/ John A. Kirchmann 
John A. Kirchmann 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 
  
Date: March 12,December 10, 2018 

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