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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K
FORM 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the year ended December 31, 20192021
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 TRUSTCENTERSPACE
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
North Dakota45-0311232
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1400 31st Avenue3100 10th Street SWSuite 60Post Office Box 19880
MinotND58702-1988
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
701-837-4738701-837-4738
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, no par valueIRETCSRNew York Stock Exchange
Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred SharesIRET-PCCSR-PRCNew York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
   Yes         No
Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
   Yes    No
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
   Yes      No
Indicate by checkmark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§229.405 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      No

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filerEmerging growth company
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting 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 has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.      
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
    Yes      No
The aggregate market value of the Registrant’s outstanding common shares of beneficial interest held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of June 30, 20192021 was 679,479,9191,098,455,584 based on the last reported sale price on the New York Stock Exchange on June 30, 2019.2021. For purposes of this calculation, the Registrant has assumed that its trustees and executive officers are affiliates.
The number of common shares of beneficial interest outstanding as of February 12, 2020,21, 2022, was 12,098,979.15,041,487.
References in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to the “Company,” “IRET,“Centerspace,” “we,” “us,” or “our” include consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Documents Incorporated by Reference: Portions of IRET’sCenterspace's definitive Proxy Statement for its 20202021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be incorporated by reference into Part III (Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14) hereof.



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INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUSTCENTERSPACE 
INDEX
 
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PART I 
Item 1. 
Item 1A. 
Item 1B. 
Item 2. 
Item 3. 
Item 4. 
PART II 
Item 5. 
Item 6. 
Item 7. 
Item 7A. 
Item 8. 
Item 9. 
Item 9A. 
Item 9B. 
PART III 
Item 10.
Item 11.
Item 12.
Item 13.
Item 14.
PART IV 
Item 15. 


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Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the documents incorporated into this document by reference are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Such forward-looking statements include statements about our plans and objectives, including our future financial condition, anticipated capital expenditures, anticipated distributions, and our belief that we have the liquidity and capital resources necessary to meet our known obligations and to make additional real estate acquisitions and capital improvements when appropriate to enhance long-term growth. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “will,” “assumes,” “may,” “projects,” “outlook,” “future,” and variations of those words and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including risks associated with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, 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:
the COVID-19 pandemic and its ongoing effects on our employees, residents, and commercial tenants, third party vendors and suppliers, and apartment communities, as well as our cash flow, business, financial condition, and results of operations;
deteriorating economic conditions and rising unemployment rates in the markets in whichwhere we own apartment communities or in which we may invest in the future;
rental conditions in our markets, including occupancy levels and rental rates, our potential inability to renew residents or obtain new residents upon expiration of existing leases, changes in tax and housing laws, or other factors;factors, including the impact of the COVID-19-related governmental rules and regulations relating to rental rates, evictions, and other rental conditions;
changes in operating costs, including real estate taxes, utilities, insurance costs, and expenses related to complying with COVID-19 restrictions or otherwise responding to the COVID-19 pandemic;
timely access to materials required to renovate apartment communities;
adverse changes in our markets, including future demand for apartment homes in our markets, barriers of entry into new markets, limitations on our ability to increase rental rates, our ability to identify and inabilityconsummate attractive acquisitions and dispositions on favorable terms, our ability to reinvest sales proceeds successfully;successfully, and our inability to accommodate any significant decline in market value of real estate serving as collateral for our mortgage obligations;
reliance on a single asset class (multifamily) and certain geographic areas (Midwest and Mountain West regions) of the U.S.;
inability to acquire or develop properties and expand our operations into new or existing markets successfully;
inability to provide high-quality housing and consistent operation of our apartment communities;
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 certainour 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;
inability to fund capital expenditures out of cash flow;
inability to pay, or need to reduce, dividends on our common shares;
inability to raise additional equity capital;
financing risks, including our potential inability to meet existing covenants in our existing credit facilities or to obtain new 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,loss contingencies and the availability and cost of casualty insurance costs;for losses;
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inability to continue to satisfy complex tax 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 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;
increasing social media activity regarding our properties that could adversely affect our business or reputation;
inability to address catastrophic weather, natural events, and climate change;
inability to comply with environmental laws and regulations;regulations applicable to our business and any related investigations or litigation; and
other risks identified in this Report, in our other SEC reports, or in other documents that we publicly disseminate.
Readers should carefully review our financial statements and the notes thereto, as well as the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the other documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). 
In light of these uncertainties, the events anticipated by our forward-looking statements might not occur. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The foregoing review of factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward-looking statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K should not be construed as exhaustive.


PART I
Item 1. Business
OVERVIEW
Centerspace (“we,” “us,” “our,” “Centerspace,” or the “Company”), formerly known as Investors Real Estate Trust, (“we,” “us,” “IRET” or the “Company”) is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) organized under the laws of North Dakota, that is focused on the ownership, management, acquisition, development, and redevelopment of apartment communities. Over the past several years, we have extensively repositioned our portfolio from a diversified, multi-segment collection of properties into a single segment concentrated on apartment communities. Our current emphasis is on making operational enhancements that will improve our residents'residents’ experience, redeveloping some of our existing apartment communities to meet current market demands, and acquiring new apartment communities in target markets, including the Minneapolis/St. Paul and Denver metropolitan areas.
We 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 December 31, 2019,2021, we owned interests in 6979 apartment communities, containing 11,95314,441 homes and having a total real estate investment amount, net of accumulated depreciation, of $1.3$1.8 billion. Our corporate headquarters is located in Minot, North Dakota. We also have a corporate office in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
On September 20, 2018, our Board of Trustees approved a change in our fiscal year-end from April 30 to December 31, effective as of January 1, 2019. As a result of this change, we filed a transition report on Form 10-KT for the eight-month transition period ended December 31, 2018, in accordance with SEC rules and regulations. The references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to the terms listed below reflect the respective period noted (all other reporting periods defined separately):
TermFinancial Reporting Period
Year ended December 31, 2019January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019
Year ended December 31, 2018January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018
Transition period ended December 31, 2018May 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018
Fiscal year ended April 30, 2018May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018
Fiscal year ended April 30, 2017May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017
For comparative purposes, unaudited data is shown for the year ended December 31, 2018 and for the eight-month period ended December 31, 2017.
On December 14, 2018, the Board approved a reverse stock split of our outstanding common shares and Units, no par value per share, at a ratio of 1-for-10. The reverse stock split was effective as of the close of trading on December 27, 2018, with trading commencing on a split-adjusted basis on December 28, 2018. The number of common shares and Operating Partnership limited partnership units ("Units" or "OP Units") was reduced from 119.4 million to 11.9 million and 13.7 million to 1.4 million, respectively. We have retroactively restated all shares and Units and per share and Unit data for all periods presented.
Website and Available Information
Our internet address is www.iretapartments.com.www.centerspacehomes.com. We make available, free of charge, through the “SEC filings” tab under the Investors section of our website, our Transition Report on Form 10-KT, annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, Transition Report on Form 10-KT, and amendments to such reports, and proxy statements for our Annual Meetings of Shareholders, filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are filed with or furnished to the SEC. These reports are also available at www.sec.gov. We also filemake press releases, investor presentations, and certain supplemental information available on our website. Current copies of our Code of Conduct; Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers; and Charters for the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Governance Committees of our Board of Trustees are also available on our website under the “Corporate Governance” tab under the Investors section of our website. Copies of these documents are also available free of charge to shareholders upon request addressed to the Secretary at Investors Real Estate Trust,Centerspace, P.O. Box 1988, Minot, North Dakota 58702-1988. Information on our website does not constitute part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Report.
STRUCTURE
We were organized under the laws of North Dakota on July 31, 1970, and have operated as a REIT under Sections 856-858 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), since our formation. On February 1, 1997, we were restructured as an Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust or UPREIT,(“UPREIT”), and we conduct our daily business operations primarily through our operating partnership, Centerspace, LP, formerly known as IRET Properties a North Dakota Limited Partnership (“IRET Properties” or the(the “Operating Partnership”). The
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sole general partner of IRET PropertiesCenterspace, LP is Centerspace, Inc., formerly known as IRET, Inc., a North Dakota corporation and our wholly owned subsidiary. All of our assets and liabilities have been contributed to IRET Properties,Centerspace, LP, through IRET,Centerspace, Inc., in exchange for the sole general partnership interest in IRET Properties. IRET PropertiesCenterspace, LP. Centerspace, LP holds substantially all of the assets of the Company. IRET PropertiesCenterspace, LP conducts the operations of the business and is structured as a partnership with no publicly traded equity. Contributions of properties to the Company can be structured as tax-deferred transactions through the issuance of OP Units,limited partnership units (“Units”), which is one of the reasons the Company is structured in this manner. As of December 31, 2019, IRET,2021, Centerspace, Inc. owned a 92.0%83.3% interest in IRET Properties.Centerspace, LP. The remaining interest in IRET PropertiesCenterspace, LP is held by individual limited partners.
BUSINESS STRATEGIES 
Our business is focused on our mission - to provide a great home - for our residents, our employeesteam members and our investors. We fulfill this mission by providing renters well-located options that range from workforce to lifestyle housing.in various price ranges. While fulfilling our mission, we are seeking consistent earnings growth through exceptional operations, disciplined capital allocation, and market knowledge and efficiencies. Our operations and investment strategies are the foundation for fulfilling our mission.mission and furthering our vision of being a premier provider of apartment homes in vibrant communities by focusing on integrity and serving others.
Operations Strategy
We manage our apartment communities with a focus on providing an exceptional resident experience and maximizing our property financial results. Our initiatives to optimize our operations include:
Providing excellentan exceptional customer serviceexperience to enhance resident satisfaction and retention;
Employing new technologies that makeAttracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent to enable a culture of engagement;
Scaling our communities more efficientbusiness to enhance efficiencies;
Leveraging technology and more accessiblesystems; and
Demonstrating an organizational commitment to residents;
Optimizing revenues;
Controlling operating costs; and
Unlocking value within the portfolio through redevelopment and enhancement of existing assets.ESG.
Investment Strategy
Our business objective under our current strategic plan is to employ an investment strategy that includes the following elements:encompasses:
Seeking opportunities to increase distributable cash flow;
Managing our balance sheet to maintain flexibility and enhance growth opportunities; and
Investing in income-producing apartment communities that grow distributable cash flowhigh-quality and are located in key geographic markets with populations ranking in the top 50 U.S. metropolitan statistical areas, including expansion in the Minneapolis and Denver markets;
Selecting markets with favorable market characteristics, including strong growth prospects and employment forecasts, high occupancy rates, strong rent growth potential, and institutional liquidity;
Leveraging our portfolio to take advantage of our heightened market knowledge and regional experience;
Building a strong market presence in new markets; and
Deemphasizing our exposure to tertiary markets.efficient rental communities.
 
FINANCING AND DISTRIBUTIONS
To fund our investment and capital activities, we rely on a combination of issuance of common shares, preferred shares, OP Units and borrowed funds in exchange for property.property, and borrowed funds. We regularly issue dividends to our shareholders. Each of these is described below.

At-the-Market Offering
In November 2019,September 2021, we entered into an equity distribution agreement in connection with ana new at-the-market offering ("2019program (the “2021 ATM Program"Program”) through which, replacing our prior at-the-market offering program (the “2019 ATM Program”). Under the 2021 ATM Program, we may offer and sell common shares having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $150.0$250.0 million, in amounts and at times thatdetermined by management. Under the 2021 ATM Program, we determine.may enter into separate forward sale agreements. The proceeds from the sale of common shares under the 20192021 ATM Program are intended to be used for general corporate purposes, which may include the funding of future acquisitions, construction and mezzanine loans, community renovations, and the repayment of indebtedness. During the year ended December 31, 2019,2021, we issued 308,4441.8 million common shares under both the 2019 ATM Program and 2021 ATM Program at an average price of $72.29$86.13 per share, net of commissions. Total consideration, net of commissions and issuance costs, was approximately $22.0$156.4 million. As of December 31, 2019,2021, we had common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $127.7$158.7 million remaining available under the 20192021 ATM Program.
Issuance of Senior Securities
On October 2, 2017, we issued 4,118,460 shares of 6.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest (the "Series“Series C preferred shares"shares”). AllAs of our outstandingDecember 31, 2021, 3,881,453 shares of 7.95% Series B preferred shares were redeemed on October 30, 2017.remained outstanding. Depending on
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future interest rates and market conditions, we may issue additional preferred shares or other senior securities which would have dividend and liquidation preference over our common shares. The Series C preferred shares are redeemable, at our option, on October 2, 2022.
Bank Financing and Other Debt
As of December 31, 2019,2021, we owned 69 apartment communities, of which 24 properties served as collateral for mortgage loans. All of these mortgages payable were non-recourse to us other than for standard carve-out obligations. Our primary unsecured credit facility is a revolving, multi-bank line of credit, with borrowing capacity based on the value of properties contained in the unencumbered asset pool. This credit facility matures on August 31, 2022, with one 12-month option to extend the maturity date at our election.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, we entered into a private shelf agreement for the issuance of up to $150.0 million of unsecured senior promissory notes ("unsecured senior notes"). Under this agreement, we issued $75.0 million of Series A notes due September 13, 2029 bearing interest at a rate of 3.84% annually, and $50.0 million of Series B notes due September 30, 2028 bearing interest at a rate of 3.69% annually. We have $25.0 million remaining available under the private shelf agreement.
As of December 31, 2019, we owned 4548 apartment communities that were not encumbered by mortgages with 45 of these properties providingand which were available to provide credit support for our unsecured borrowings. Our primary unsecured credit facility ("(“unsecured credit facility"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 and borrowing capacity of $250.0 million, with borrowing capacity based on the value of properties contained in the unencumbered asset pool (“UAP”). The UAP provided for a borrowing capacityproperties. As of $250.0 million at December 31, 2019, providing2021, the additional borrowing availability of $199.9was $173.5 million beyond the $50.1$76.0 million drawn, including the balance on our operating line of credit (discussed below), priced at an interest rate of 3.81%2.74%, including the impact of our interest rate swap. This credit facility matureswas amended on August 31, 2022, with one 12-month optionSeptember 30, 2021 to extend the maturity date at our election.to September 2025 and provide for an accordion option to increase borrowing capacity up to $400.0 million.
Under our primaryPrior to the amendment, the unsecured credit facility we also have ahad unsecured term loans of $70.0 million and $75.0 million. During the year ended December 31, 2021, these term loans were paid in full.
In January 2021, we amended and expanded our private shelf agreement with PGIM, Inc., an affiliate of Prudential Financial, Inc., and certain affiliates of PGIM, Inc. (collectively, PGIM) to increase the aggregate amount available for the issuance of unsecured term loan, which matures on January 15, 2024, and a $75.0senior promissory notes (“unsecured senior notes”) to $225.0 million. We also issued $50.0 million of unsecured senior notes in connection with the amendment. Under this agreement, we issued $200.0 million unsecured term loan,senior notes with $25.0 million remaining available as of December 31, 2021. In September 2021, we entered into a note purchase agreement for the issuance of $125.0 million senior unsecured promissory notes, of which matures$25.0 million was under the private shelf agreement with PGIM. The following table shows the notes issued under both agreements.
(in thousands)
AmountMaturity DateInterest Rate
Series A$75,000 September 13, 20293.84 %
Series B$50,000 September 30, 20283.69 %
Series C$50,000 June 6, 20302.70 %
Series 2021-A$35,000 September 17, 20302.50 %
Series 2021-B$50,000 September 17, 20312.62 %
Series 2021-C$25,000 September 17, 20322.68 %
Series 2021-D$15,000 September 17, 20342.78 %
In September 2021, we entered into a $198.9 million Fannie Mae Credit Facility Agreement (“FMCF”) for financing the acquisition of 16 apartment communities. The FMCF is currently secured by mortgages on Augustthose apartment communities. The notes are interest-only, have varying maturity dates of 7, 10, and 12 years, at a blended weighted average interest rate of 2.78%. As of December 31, 2025.2021, the FMCF had a balance of $198.9 million.
As of December 31, 2021, we owned 15 apartment communities that served as collateral for mortgage loans, in addition to the apartment communities secured by the FMCF. All of these mortgages payable were non-recourse to us other than for standard carve-out obligations.
We also have a $6.0 million operating line of credit, which is designed to enhance treasury management activities and more effectively manage cash balances. As of December 31, 2019,2021, our ratio of total indebtedness to total gross real estate investments was 39.2%37.2%.
Issuance of Securities in Exchange for Property
Our organizational structure allows us to issue shares and limited partnership units (or "OP Units")Units of IRET PropertiesCenterspace, LP in exchange for real estate. The OP Units generally are redeemable, at our option for cash or common shares on a one-for-one basis. Generally, OP Units receive the same per unit cash distributions as the per share dividends paid on common shares.
 
Our Declaration of Trust, as amended (our “Declaration of Trust”), does not contain any restrictions on our ability to offer limited partnership units of IRET PropertiesCenterspace, LP in exchange for property. As a result, any decision to do so is vested solely in our Board of Trustees. For
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On September 1, 2021, we issued 1.8 million Series E preferred units with a par value of $100 per Series E preferred unit as partial consideration for the acquisition of 17 apartment communities. The Series E preferred unit holders receive a preferred distribution at the rate of 3.875% per year. Each Series E preferred unit is convertible, at the holder’s option, into 1.2048 Units, representing a conversion exchange rate of $83 per unit. The Series E preferred units have an aggregate liquidation preference of $181.4 million. The holders of the Series E preferred units do not have voting rights and are required to hold the units for one year ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018 and the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017, we did not issue any regular OP Units of IRET Properties in exchange for properties. However, onbefore they may elect to convert.
On February 26, 2019, we issued 165,600 newly created Series D preferred units as partial consideration for the acquisition of

SouthFork Townhomes. The Series D preferred unit holders receive a preferred distribution at the rate of 3.862% per year. The Series D preferred units have a put option which allows the holder to redeem any or all of the Series D preferred units for cash equal to the issue price. Each Series D preferred unit is convertible, at the holder'sholder’s option, into 1.37931 Units, representing a conversion exchange rate of $72.50 per unit. The holders of the Series D preferred units do not have any voting rights.

Distributions to Shareholders
The Internal Revenue Code requires a REIT to distribute 90% of its net taxable income, excluding net capital gains, to its shareholders, and a separate requirement to distribute 100% net capital gains or pay a corporate level tax in lieu thereof. We have distributed, and intend to continue to distribute, enough of our taxable income to satisfy these requirements. Our general practice has been to target cash distributions to our common shareholders and the holders of limited partnership units of approximately 65% to 90% of our funds from operations and to use the remaining funds for capital improvements or the reduction of debt. Distributions to our common shareholders and unitholders in the yearyears ended December 31, 20192021 and in the transition period ended December 31, 20182020 totaled approximately 69%80% and 82%81%, respectively, on a per share and unit basis of our funds from operations.
For additional information on our sources of liquidity and funds from operations, see Item 7, "Management's“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources."
EMPLOYEESHUMAN CAPITAL
We strive to be a great place to work and offer competitive benefits and training programs to our team members. Our objective is to attract and reward individuals with the talent and skills to help support our business objectives and make our communities home for our residents. Our total rewards program includes competitive compensation, paid leave, paid holidays, volunteer time, health and dental benefits, discounted rental rates on our apartments, employee assistance program, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and more.
As of December 31, 2019,2021, we had 392462 employees of which 361 were(394 full-time and 68 part-time) across multiple states. Training is important, and we facilitate that through a learning management system which allows us to provide custom training as well as utilize a library of multifamily focused courses specializing in customer service, sales, leadership, diversity, and fair housing.
We take great pride in our pay for performance strategy where team members are aligned with overall company performance as well as specific performance metrics based on roles. Our annual performance management process invites team members to complete a self-review along with their manager's assessment. The results of these assessments are a component of the merit increase and pay for performance strategy.
We are committed to providing a workplace that is safe and free from any form of discrimination or harassment and embraces inclusiveness. As part of our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, we publish an annual ESG report detailing our efforts related to furthering our mission - through providing corporate sponsorship in the communities which we serve, offering paid time off for team members to volunteer, training and compensation programs, and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As of December 31, 2021:
The average tenure of our team members is 4.3 years;
52% of our total team members, 55% of our senior management, and 43% of our Board of Trustees are female;
We have over 200 custom courses on our learning management system;
Over 12,000 training courses were part-time.completed by team members;
Our online reputation management scores increased from 3.46 out of 5 stars to 3.48 out of 5 stars; and
479 volunteer hours were completed by team members.
INSURANCE
We purchase general liability and property insurance coverage for each of our properties. We also purchase limited terrorism, environmental, and flood insurance as well as other types of insurance coverage related to a variety of risks and exposures.
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There are certain types of losses that may not be covered or could exceed coverage limits. Due to changing market conditions, our insurance policies are also subject to increasing deductibles and coverage limits. In addition, we carry other types of insurance coverage related to a variety of risks and exposures. Based on market conditions, we may change or potentially eliminate insurance coverages or face higher deductibles or other costs. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage on our properties, we may incur losses, which could be material, due to uninsured risks, deductibles and/or losses in excess of coverage limits, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business.
COMPETITION
There are numerous housing alternatives that compete with our apartment communities in attracting residents. Our apartment communities compete directly with other apartment communities, condominiums, and single-family homes in the areas in which our properties are located. If the demand for our apartment communities is reduced or competitors develop or acquire competing housing, rental and occupancy rates may decrease, which could have a material adverse effect on our business. Additionally, we compete with other real estate investors, including other REITs, businesses, and other entities to acquire properties. This competition affects our ability to acquire properties we want to add to our portfolio and the price we pay forcost of those acquisitions.  
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERSGOVERNMENT REGULATION
See the discussion under the caption "Risks Related to Our Properties and Operations -- We may be responsible for potential liabilities under environmental lawslaws”" in Item 1A, Risk Factors, for information concerning the potential effects of environmental matters on our business, Complying with laws benefiting disabled persons or other safety regulations and requirements may affect our costs and investment strategies” in Item 1A, Risk Factors, for information concerning the potential effects of compliance with disabled persons and other safety regulations on our business, “Changes in federal or state laws and regulations relating to climate change could result in increased costs to our business, including capital expenditures to improve the energy efficiency of our existing communities or new development communities without a corresponding increase in revenue” in Item 1A, Risk Factors, for information concerning the potential effects of climate change regulation on our business, “Complying with zoning and permitting law may affect our acquisition, redevelopment, and development costs” in Item 1A. Risk Factors, for information concerning the potential costs associated with zoning and permitting regulations, and “The current pandemic of COVID-19 and the potential future outbreak of other highly infectious or contagious diseases may materially and adversely impact and disrupt our business, income, cash flow, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects and ability to service our debt obligations, and our ability to pay dividends and other distributions to our equityholders” in Item 1A Risk Factors, for information concerning the potential effects of regulations related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which discussion under "We may be responsible for potential liabilities under environmental laws" isdiscussions thereunder are incorporated by reference into this Item 1.


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Item 1A.  Risk Factors
Risks Related to Our Properties and Operations
We face certain risks related to our ownership of apartment communities and operation of our business. Set forth below are the risks that we believe are material to IRET’sour shareholders and unitholders. You should carefully consider the following risks in evaluating our properties, business, and operations. Our business, financial condition, cash flows, results of operations, value of our real estate assets and/or the value of an investment in our stock or units are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those set forth below, any of which could cause our actual operating results to vary materially from our recent results or from our anticipated future results.
Risks Related to Our Properties and Operations
The current pandemic of COVID-19 and the potential future outbreak of other highly infectious or contagious diseases may materially and adversely impact and disrupt our business, income, cash flow, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects and ability to service our debt obligations, and our ability to pay dividends and other distributions to our equityholders. The COVID-19 pandemic has and may continue to impact our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows as well as adversely affect our residents and commercial tenants, the real estate market, and the global economy and financial markets generally. The continued effects of COVID-19 will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity, and duration of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact, and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures. Moreover, many of the other risks identified in this Report may be heightened because of the adverse impacts of COVID-19.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and continuing restrictions intended to prevent and mitigate its spread could have
additional adverse effects on our business, including with regards to:

our employees, residents, and commercial tenants, third party vendors and suppliers, and apartment communities, as well as our cash flow, business, financial condition, and results of operations;
deteriorating economic conditions and rising unemployment rates in the markets where we own apartment communities or in which we may invest in the future;
government actions or regulations arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic that limit economic and consumer activity or affect the operation of our properties;
rental conditions in our markets, including occupancy levels and rental rates, changes in tax and housing laws, or other factors, including the impact of the COVID-19-related governmental rules and regulations relating to rental rates, evictions, and other rental conditions; and
changes in operating costs related to complying with COVID-19 restrictions or otherwise responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our financial performance is subject to risks associated with the real estate industry and ownership of apartment communities. Our financial performance risks include, but are not limited to, the following:
downturns in national, regional, and local economic conditions (particularly increases in unemployment); 
competition from other apartment communities; 
local real estate market conditions, including an oversupply of apartments or other housing, or a reduction in demand for apartment communities; 
the attractiveness of our apartment communities to residents as well as residents'residents’ perceptions of the safety, convenience, and attractiveness of our apartment communities and the areas in which they are located;
changes in interest rates and availability of attractive financing that might make other housing options, like home ownership, more attractive; 
our ability to collect rents from our residents;
vacancies, changes in rental rates, and the periodic need to repair, renovate, and redevelop our apartment communities; 
increases in operating costs, including real estate taxes, state and local taxes, insurance expenses, utilities, and security costs, many of which are not reduced significantly when circumstances cause a reduction in revenues from a property;
increases in compensation costs due to the tight labor market in many of the markets in which we operate; 
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our ability to provide adequate maintenance for our apartment communities;
our ability to provide adequate insurance on our apartment communities; and
changes in tax laws and other government regulations that could affect the value of REITs generally or our business in particular.
Our property acquisition activities may not produce the cash flows expected and could subject us to various risks that could adversely affect our operating results. We have acquired and intend to continue to pursue the acquisition of apartment communities, but the success of our acquisition activities is subject to numerous risks, including the following:
acquisition agreements are subject to customary closing conditions, including completion of due diligence investigations, and we may be unable to complete an acquisition after making a non-refundable deposit and incurring other acquisition-related costs; 
actual results may differ from expected occupancy, rental rates, and operating expenses of acquired apartment communities, may differ from the actual results, or from those of our existing apartment communities;
we may be unable to obtain financing for acquisitions on favorable terms, or at all; 
competition for these properties could cause us to pay higher prices or prevent us from purchasing a desired property at all;
we may be subject to unknown liabilities from acquired properties, with either no recourse or limited recourse against prior owners or other third parties with respect to these unknown liabilities;parties; and 
we may be unable to quickly and efficiently integrate new acquisitions into our existing operations.

We may be unable to acquire or develop properties and expand our operations into new or existing markets successfully. We intend to explore acquisitions or developments of properties in new and existing geographic markets. Acquiring or developing new properties and expanding into new markets introduces several risks, including but not limited to the following:
we may not be successful in identifying suitable properties or other assets that meet our acquisition or development criteria or in consummating acquisitions or developments on satisfactory terms, or at all;
we may be unable to maintain consistent standards, controls, policies, and procedures, or realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisitions within the anticipated time frame, or at all;
acquisitions and divestitures could divert our attention from our existing properties and could cause us to lose key employees or be unable to attract highly qualified new employees;
unfamiliarity with the dynamics and prevailing market conditions or local government or permitting procedures of any new geographic markets could adversely affect our ability to successfully expand into or operate within those markets or cause us to become more dependent on third parties in new markets due to our inability to directly and efficiently manage and otherwise monitor new properties in new markets;
we may make assumptions regarding the expected future performance of acquired properties, including expected occupancy, rental rates, and cash flows, that prove to be inaccurate; and
we may improperly estimate the costs of repositioning or redeveloping an acquired property.
We also may abandon opportunities to enter new markets that we have begun to explore for any reason and may, as a result, fail to recover expenses already incurred.
Our current or future insurance may not protect us against possible losses. We carry comprehensive liability, fire, cyber, extended coverage, and other insurance with respect to our properties at levels that we believe to be adequate and comparable to coverage customarily obtained by owners of similar properties. However, the coverage limits of our current or future policies may be insufficient to cover the full cost of repair or replacement of all potential losses, or our level of coverage may not continue to be available in the future or, if available, may be available only at unacceptable cost or with unacceptable terms. We also do not maintain coverage for certain catastrophic events like hurricanes and earthquakes because the cost of such insurance is deemed by management to be higher than the risk of loss due to the location of our properties. In most cases, we have to renew our insurance policies on an annual basis and negotiate acceptable terms for coverage, exposing us to the volatility of the insurance markets, including the possibility of rate increases. In addition, a reduction of the number of insurance providers or the unwillingness of existing insurance providers to write insurance for multifamily properties may reduce the potential availability and/or cost for obtaining insurance on our properties. Any material increases in insurance rates or decrease in available coverage in the future could adversely affect our results of operations.
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Catastrophic weather, natural events, and climate change could adversely affect our business. Some of our apartment communities are located in areas that may experience catastrophic weather and other natural events from time to time, including snow or ice storms, flooding, tornadoes, or other severe or inclement weather. During the year ended December 31, 2019, many of our markets were impacted by a series of adverse weather-related events. These events included extreme cold, record-setting snowfall, extensive hail storms in certain markets, and tornadoes, which caused excess ice and snow accumulation, water and hail damage, and other weather-related damage to some of our apartment communities. Although most of these losses were covered by insurance, these or other adverse and natural events could cause damage or losses that may be greater than insured levels. In the event of a loss in excess of insured limits, we could lose all or a portion of our investment in an affected property as well as additional revenue from that apartment community. We may continue to be obligated to repay mortgage indebtedness or other obligations related to an affected apartment community.
To the extent that we experience any significant changes in the climate in areas where our apartment communities are located, we may experience extreme weather conditions and prolonged changes in precipitation and temperature, all of which could result in physical damage to, and/or a decrease in demand for, our apartment communities located in these areas. If the impact of any such climate change were to be material, or occur for a lengthy period of time, our business may be adversely affected.
Changes in federal or state laws and regulations relating to climate change could result in increased costs to our business, including capital expenditures to improve the energy efficiency of our existing communities or new development communities without a corresponding increase in revenue. Among other things, "green"“green” building codes may seek to reduce emissions through the imposition of standards for design, construction materials, water and energy usage and efficiency and waste managementmanagement. The imposition of such requirements in the future, including the imposition of new energy efficiency standards or requirements relating to resistance to inclement weather, could increase the costs of maintaining or improving our properties without a corresponding increase in revenue, thereby having an adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operation. The impact of climate

change also may increase the cost of, or make unavailable, property insurance or other hazard insurance on terms we find acceptable or necessary to adequately protect our properties.
We are dependent on a concentration of our investments in a single asset class, making our results of operations more vulnerable to a downturn or slowdown in the sector or other economic factors. Since April 30, 2018, substantially all of our investments have been concentrated in the multifamily sector. As a result, we will be subject to risks inherent in investments in a single type of property. A downtowndownturn or slowdown in the demand for multifamily housing may have more pronounced effects on our business and results of operations or on the value of our assets than if we had continued to be more diversified in our investments into more than one asset class.
Our operations are concentrated in certain regions of the United States, and we are subject to general economic conditions in the regions in which we operate. Our overall operations are concentrated in the Midwest region and portions of theMountain West regionregions of the United States. Our performance could be adversely affected by economic conditions in, and other factors relating to, these geographic areas, including supply and demand for apartments in these areas, zoning and other regulatory conditions, and competition from other communities and alternative forms of housing. In particular, our performance is influenced by job growth and unemployment rates in the areas in which we operate. To the extent the economic conditions, job growth and unemployment in any of these markets deteriorate or any of these areas experience natural disasters or more pronounced effects of climate change, the value of our portfolio, our results of operations, and our ability to make payments on our debt and to make distributions could be adversely affected.
Our business depends on our ability to continue to provide high quality housing and consistent operation of our apartment communities, the failure of which could adversely affect our business and results of operations. Our business depends on providing our residents with quality housing and reliable services (including utilities), along with the consistent operation of our communities and their associated amenities, including covered parking, swimming pools, clubhouses with fitness facilities, playground areas, and other similar features. We may be required to undertake significant capital expenditures to renovate or reconfigure our communities in order to attract new residents and retain existing residents. The delayed delivery, material reduction, or prolonged interruption in any of these services may cause our residents to terminate their leases, may result in the reduction of rents and/or may result in an increase in our costs. In addition, we may fail to provide quality housing and continuous access to amenities as a result of other factors, including mechanical failure, power failure, inclement weather, physical or electronic security breaches, vandalism or acts of terrorism, or other similar events. Any of these issues could cause our residents to terminate or fail to renew their leases, could expose us to additional costs or liability claims, and could damage our reputation, any of which could impact our ability to provide quality housing and consistent operation of our apartment communities, which in turn could materially affect our business and results of operations.
Competition may negatively impact our earnings. We compete with many kinds of institutions, including other REITs, private partnerships, individuals, pension funds, and banks in attracting residents and finding investment opportunities. Many of these institutions are active in the markets in which we invest and have greater financial and other resources than we do, including access to capital on more favorable terms. Our apartment communities compete directly with other multifamily apartment communities, single-family homes, condominiums, and other short-term rentals.
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Short-term leases could expose us to the effects of declining market rents. Our apartment leases are generally for a term of 1812 months or less. Because these leases generally allow residents to leave at the expiration of the lease term without penalty, our rental revenues are impacted by declines in market rents more quickly than if our leases were for longer terms.
Because real estate investments are relatively illiquid and various other factors limit our ability to dispose of assets, we may not be able to sell properties when appropriate. We may have limited ability to change our portfolio of properties quickly in response to our strategic plan and changes in economic or other conditions, and the prohibitions under the federal income tax laws on REITs holding property for sale and related regulations may affect our ability to sell properties. Under certain circumstances, the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") imposes penalties on a REIT that sells property held for less than two years and limits the number of properties it can sell in a given year. Our ability to dispose of assets also may be limited by constraints on our ability to use disposition proceeds to make acquisitions on financially attractive terms. Some of our properties were acquired using limited partnership units of IRET Properties,Centerspace, LP, our operating partnership, and are subject to certain tax-protection agreements that restrict our ability to sell these properties in transactions that would create current taxable income to the former owners. As a result, we are motivated to structure the sale of these assets as tax-free exchanges, the requirements of which are technical and may be difficult to achieve.
Inability to manage growth effectively may adversely affect our operating results. We have experienced significant growth at various times in the past and may do so in the future, principally through the acquisition of additional real estate properties. Effective management of rapid growth presents challenges, including:

the need to expand our management team and staff;
the need to enhance internal operating systems and controls; and
the ability to consistently achieve targeted returns on individual properties.
We may not be able to maintain similar rates of growth in the future or manage our growth effectively.
Adverse changes in taxes and other laws may affect our liabilities relating to our properties and operations. Increases in real estate taxes, including recent property tax increases in several of the markets in which we operate, and service and transfer taxes may adversely affect our cash available for distributions and our ability to pay amounts due on our debt. Similarly, changes in laws that increase the potential liability for environmental conditions or that affect development, construction, and safety requirements may result in significant unanticipated costs. Future enactment of rent control or rent stabilization laws or other laws regulating apartment communities may reduce rental revenues or increase operating costs.
We may be unable to retain or attract qualified management. We are dependent upon our senior officers for essentially all aspects of our business operations. Our senior officers have experience in the real estate industry, and the loss of them would likely have a material adverse effect on our operations and could adversely impact our relationships with lenders and industry personnel. We do not have employment contracts with any of our senior officers. As a result, any senior officer may terminate his or her relationship with us at any time, without providing advance notice. If we fail to effectively manage a transition to new personnel, or if we fail to attract and retain qualified and experienced personnel on acceptable terms, it could adversely affect our business.
We may not be able to attract and retain qualified employees. Strong economic growth in recent years has created a tight labor market in many of the markets in which we operate, and we are dependent on employees at our apartment communities to provide attractive homes for our residents. The loss of key personnel at these apartment communities, or the inability or cost of replacing such personnel at such communities, could have an adverse impact on our business and results of operations.
We face risks associated with security breaches through cyber-attacks, cyber intrusions, or otherwise, which could pose a risk to our systems, networks, and servicesWe face risks associated with security breaches or disruptions, whether through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusions over the Internet, malware, computer viruses, attachments to emails, or persons inside our organization. The risk of a security breach or disruption, particularly through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion, including by computer hackers, foreign governments and cyber terrorists, has generally increased as the number, intensity, and sophistication of attempted attacks and intrusions around the world have increased. In the normal course of business, we and our service providers (including service providers engaged in providing web hosting, property management, leasing, accounting and/or payroll software/services) collect and retain certain personal information provided by our residents, employees, and vendors. We also rely extensively on computer systems to process transactions and manage our business. While we and our service providers employ a variety of data security measures to protect confidential information on our systems and periodically review and improve our data security measures, we cannot provide assurance that we or our service providers will be able to prevent unauthorized access to this personal information, that our efforts to maintain the security and integrity of the information that we and our service providers collect will be effective, or that attempted security breaches or disruptions would not be successful
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or damaging. Even the most well-protected information, networks, systems, and facilities remain potentially vulnerable because the techniques used in such attempted security breaches evolve and generally are not recognized until launched against a target. In some cases, these breaches are designed not to be detected and, in fact, may not be detected. Accordingly, we and our service providers may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate security barriers or other preventative measures, thereby making it impossible to entirely mitigate this risk. The risk of a breach or security failure, particularly through cyber-attacks or cyber-intrusion, has generally increased due to the rise in new technologies and the increased sophistication and activities of the perpetrators of attempted attacks and intrusions. A security breach or other significant disruption involving computer networks and related systems could cause substantial costs and other negative effects, including litigation, remediation costs, costs to deploy additional protection strategies, compromising of confidential information, and reputational damage adversely affecting investor confidence.
In November 2021, we suffered a ransomware attack on our information technology systems. Promptly upon detection of the attack, we launched an investigation and notified law enforcement, legal counsel and engaged other incident response experts. We recovered all of our critical operational data, and the incident did not have a material impact on our business, operations or financial results. We implemented additional and enhanced measures to reinforce the security of our information technology systems for any cyber-attack we may face in the future. However, notwithstanding every measure taken to address cybersecurity matters, and although we have not experienced any material losses relating to this incident, we cannot assure you that we will not suffer additional losses related to similar cyber-attacks in the future.
We may be responsible for potential liabilities under environmental laws. Under various federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations, we, as a current or previous owner or operator of real estate, may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of hazardous or toxic substances in, on, around, or under that property. These laws may impose liability without regard to whether we knew of, or were responsible for, the presence of the hazardous or toxic substances. The presence of these substances, or the failure to properly remediate any property containing these substances, may adversely affect our ability to sell or rent the affected property or to borrow funds using the property as collateral. In arranging for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances, we also may be liable for the costs of removal of, or remediation of, these substances at that disposal or treatment facility, whether or not we own or operate the facility. In connection with our current or former ownership (direct or indirect), operation, management, development, and/or control of real properties, we may be potentially liable for removal or remediation costs with respect to hazardous or toxic substances at those properties, as well as certain other costs, including governmental fines

and claims for injuries to persons and property. Although we are not aware of any such claims associated with our existing properties that would have a material adverse effect on our business, potential future costs and damage claims may be substantial and could exceed any insurance coverage we may have for such events or such coverage may not exist. The presence of such substances, or the failure to properly remediate any such impacts, may adversely affect our ability to borrow against, develop, sell, or rent the affected property. Some environmental laws create or allow a government agency to impose a lien on the impacted property in favor of the government for damages and costs it incurs as a result of responding to hazardous or toxic substances.
Environmental laws also govern the presence, maintenance, and removal of asbestos, and require that owners or operators of buildings containing asbestos properly manage and maintain the asbestos; notify and train those who may come into contact with asbestos; and undertake special precautions if asbestos would be disturbed during renovation or demolition of a building. Indoor air quality issues may also necessitate special investigation and remediation. These air quality issues can result from inadequate ventilation, chemical contaminants from indoor or outdoor sources, or biological contaminants such as molds, pollen, viruses and bacteria. Asbestos or air quality remediation programs could be costly, necessitate the temporary relocation of some or all of the property’s residents, or require rehabilitation of an affected property.
It is generally our policy to obtain a Phase I environmental study on each property that we seek to acquire. A Phase I environmental study generally includes a visual inspection of the property and the surrounding areas, an examination of current and historical uses of the property and the surrounding areas, and a review of relevant state and federal documents but does not involve invasive techniques such as soil and ground water sampling. If the Phase I indicates any possible environmental problems, our policy is to order a Phase II study, which involves testing the soil and ground water for actual hazardous substances. However, Phase I and Phase II environmental studies, or any other environmental studies undertaken with respect to any of our current or future properties, may not reveal the full extent of potential environmental liabilities. We currently do not carry insurance for environmental liabilities.
Expanding social media usage could present new risks. The use of social media could cause us to suffer broad reputational damage. Negative posts or comments about us through social media, whether by residents or prospective residents, could damage our reputation or that of our apartment communities, whether or not such claims or posts are valid, which in turn could adversely affect our business and results of operations. Similarly, disclosure of any non-public sensitive information relating to
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our business or our residents or prospective residents could damage our reputation, our business, or our results of operations. The continuing evolution of social media will present us with new and ongoing challenges and risks.
Litigation risks could affect our business. As a publicly traded owner, manager, and developer of apartment communities, we may incur liability based on various conditions at our properties and the buildings thereon. In the past, we have been, and in the future may become, involved in legal proceedings, including consumer, employment, tort, or commercial litigation, any of which if decided adversely to us or settled by us and not adequately covered by insurance, could result in liability that could be material to our results of operations.
Risks related to properties under development, redevelopment, or newly developed properties may adversely affect our financial performance. We may be unable to obtain, or may suffer delays in obtaining, necessary zoning, land-use, building, occupancy, and other required governmental permits and authorizations, which could lead to increased costs or abandonment of projects. We may not be able to obtain financing on favorable terms, or at all, and we may not be able to complete lease-up of a property on schedule. The resulting time required for development, redevelopment, and lease-up means that we may have to wait years for significant cash returns.
Complying with zoning and permitting law may affect our acquisition, redevelopment, and development costs. We face risks associated with zoning and permitting of our communities, the majority of which are governed by municipal, county, and state regulations. We may be liable for costs associated with bringing communities into compliance and additionally may face costs or delays when seeking approvals for redevelopment or development projects within our portfolio.Some regulations related to zoning or permitting allow governmental entities to discontinue operations if violations are left uncured, which would significantly impact our business. We are not aware of any non-compliance at our communities that would have a material adverse effect on our business.
Future cash flows may not be sufficient to ensure recoverability of the carrying value of our real estate assets. We periodically evaluate the recoverability of the carrying value of our real estate assets under United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Factors considered in evaluating impairment of our real estate assets held for investment include recurring net operating losses and other significant adverse changes in general market conditions that are considered permanent in nature. Generally, a real estate asset held for investment is not considered impaired if the estimated undiscounted future cash flows of the asset over its estimated holding period are in excess of the asset’s net book value at the balance sheet date. Assumptions used to estimate annual and residual cash flow and the estimated holding period of these assets require the judgment of management.
Complying with laws benefiting disabled persons or other safety regulations and requirements may affect our costs and investment strategies. Federal, state, and local laws and regulations designed to improve disabled persons’ access to and use of buildings, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, may require modifications to, or restrict renovations of, existing buildings that may require unexpected expenditures. These laws and regulations may require that structural features be added to buildings under construction. Legislation or regulations that may be adopted in the future may impose further burdens or restrictions on us with respect to improved access to, and use of these buildings by, disabled persons. Noncompliance could result in the imposition of fines by government authorities or the award of damages to private litigants. The costs of complying

with these laws and regulations may be substantial, and limits or restrictions on construction, or the completion of required renovations, may limit the implementation of our investment strategy or reduce overall returns on our investments.
Risks related to joint ventures may adversely affect our financial performance and results of operations. We have entered into, and may continue in the future to enter into, partnerships or joint ventures with other persons or entities. Joint venture investments involve risks that may not be present with other methods of ownership, based on the financial condition and business interests of our partners, which are beyond our control and which may conflict with our interests..interests.
In some instances, we and/or our partner may have the right to trigger a buy-sell arrangement, which could cause us to sell our interest, or acquire our partner’s interest, at a time when we otherwise would not have initiated such a transaction. Our ability to acquire our partner’s interest may be limited if we do not have sufficient cash, available borrowing capacity, or other capital resources. In such event, we may be forced to sell our interest in the joint venture when we would otherwise prefer to retain it. Joint ventures may require us to share decision-making authority with our partners, which could limit our ability to control the properties in the joint ventures. Even when we have a controlling interest, certain major decisions may require partner approval, such as the sale, acquisition, or financing of a property.
ActualA war, terrorism attack, other geopolitical crisis, or threatened terrorist attacks maywidespread outbreak of an illness or other health issue, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, could negatively affect various aspects of our business, including our workforce and supply chains, and could make it more difficult and expensive to meet our obligations to our residents. Our operations are susceptible to national or international events, including acts or threats of war or terrorism, political instability, natural disasters, and health
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epidemics or pandemics. In late February 2022, Russian-led military forces illegally invaded Ukraine, and prolonged conflict and disruption in the region is likely. In response to this invasion, the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and other countries and organizations initiated a range of formal and informal sanctions against Russia, Belarus and certain Russian and Belarussian officials, individuals, industries and businesses. The war in Ukraine, the sanctions and any future expansion of or reaction to either of them are likely to have wide-ranging and unpredictable effects on the world economy and financial markets, which could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.

We could also be adversely affected by. Actual a widespread outbreak of an illness or threatened terrorist attacksother health issue, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in travel bans, quarantines, and other actswork restrictions that prohibit many employees from going to work. As a result of warpandemics, including COVID-19, businesses can be shut down, supply chains can be interrupted, slowed, or violence could adversely affect our business. Attacks that directly impact onerendered inoperable, and individuals can become ill, quarantined, or more ofotherwise unable to work and/or travel due to health reasons or governmental restrictions. Governmental mandates may require dramatic changes at our apartment communities or could significantly affectimpact the availability of goods or services from many of our ability to operate these communities, thereby impairing our ability to achieve our expected results. Our insurance may not adequately cover all losses from a terrorist attack, and the ongoing effectssuppliers for extended or indefinite periods of any terrorist attacks or threatened terrorist attacks could adversely affect the U.S. economy generally and our business in particular.time.

Potential changes to the financial condition of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and in government support for apartment communities may adversely affect our business. Historically, we have depended on the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”) to provide financing for certain apartment communities. Although Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have a mandate to support multifamily housing through their financing activities, there are current government proposals relating to the future of agency mortgage finance in the U.S. that could involve the phase-out of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Although we believe that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will continue to provide liquidity to the multifamily sector, any phase-out of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, change in their mandate, or reduction in government support for apartment communities generally could result in adverse changes to interest rates, capital availability, development of additional apartment communities, and the value of these communities.
Employee theft or fraud could result in loss. Certain employees have access to, or signature authority with respect to, our bank accounts or assets, which exposes us to the risk of fraud or theft. Certain employees also have access to key information technology (“IT”) infrastructure and to resident and other information that may be commercially valuable. If any employee were to compromise our IT systems, or misappropriate resident or other information, we could incur losses, including potentially significant financial or reputational harm. We may not have insurance that covers any losses in full or covers losses from particular criminal acts.
Risks Related to Our Indebtedness and Financings
Our inability to renew, repay, or refinance our debt may result in losses. We incur a significant amount of debt in the ordinary course of our business and in connection with acquisitions of real properties. Because we have a limited ability to retain earnings as a result of the REIT distribution requirements, we will generally be required to refinance debt that matures with additional debt or equity. We are subject to the normal risks associated with debt financing, including the risks that:
our cash flow will be insufficient to meet required payments of principal and interest;interest, particularly if net operating income is reduced significantly due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic;
we will not be able to renew, refinance, or repay our indebtedness when due; and
the terms of any renewal or refinancing will beare at terms less favorable than the terms of our current indebtedness.
These risks increase when credit markets are tight.tight, as they may be during the COVID-19 pandemic. In general, when the credit markets are tight, we may encounter resistance from lenders when we seek financing or refinancing for properties or proposed acquisitions, and the terms of such financing or refinancing are likely to be less favorable to us than the terms of our current indebtedness.
We anticipate that we will need to refinance a significant portion of our outstanding debt as it matures. We cannot guarantee that any refinancing of debt with other debt will be possible on terms that are favorable or acceptable to us. If we cannot refinance, extend, or pay principal payments due at maturity with the proceeds of other capital transactions, our cash flows may not be sufficient in all years to repay debt as it matures. If we are unable to refinance our indebtedness on acceptable terms, or at all, we may be forced to dispose of one or more properties on disadvantageous terms, which may result in losses. These losses could have a material adverse effect on our business, our ability to make distributions to our shareholders, and our ability to pay amounts due

on our debt. If a property is mortgaged to secure payment of indebtedness and we are unable to meet mortgage payments or refinance the debt at maturity, the mortgagor could foreclose upon the property, appoint a receiver, and receive an assignment of rents and leases or pursue other remedies, including taking ownership of the property, all with a consequent loss of revenues and asset value. Foreclosures also could affect our ability to obtain new debt and could create
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taxable income without accompanying cash proceeds, thereby hindering our ability to meet the REIT distribution requirements of the Code and impeding our ability to obtain financing for our other properties.
The restrictive terms of indebtednessRestrictive covenants in our debt agreements may cause acceleration of debt paymentslimit our operating and constrainfinancial flexibility, and our abilityinability to conduct certain transactionscomply with these covenants could have significant implications. AtOur indebtedness, which at December 31, 2019, we and our Operating Partnership had2021 totaled outstanding borrowings of approximately $651.5 million. Some$859.8 million, contains a number of this indebtedness containssignificant restrictions and covenants. These restrictions and covenants include financial covenants relating to fixed charge coverage ratios, maximum secured debt, maintenance of unencumbered asset value, and total debt to gross assets,total asset value, among others. Some covenants present new constraints as we navigateothers and certain non-financial covenants. These may limit our ability to make future investments and dispositions, with respect to our ability to invest in certain markets, add incremental secured and recourse debt, and add overall leverage. IfOur ability to comply with these covenants will depend on our future performance, which may be affected by events beyond our control. Our failure to comply with these covenants would be an event of default. An event of default occurs, our lenders may increase rates or declare borrowings under the loanterms of our indebtedness would permit the lenders to accelerate indebtedness under effected agreements, which would include agreements that contain cross-acceleration provisions with respect to be due and payable immediately, which could have an adverse effect on our ability to make distributions to our shareholders and pay amounts due on our debt.other indebtedness.
Rising interest rates may affect our cost of capital and financing activities. The potential for rising interest rates could limit our ability to refinance portions of our fixed-rate indebtedness when it matures and would increase our interest costs. We also have an unsecured credit facility that bears interest at variable rates based on amounts drawn. As a result, any increase in interest rates could increase our interest expense on our variable rate debt, increase our interest rates when refinancing fixed-rate debt, increase the cost of issuing new debt, and reduce the cash available for distribution to shareholders.
Interest rate hedging arrangements may result in losses. From time to time, we use interest rate swaps and other hedging instruments to manage our interest rate risks. Although these arrangements may partially protect us against rising interest rates, they also may reduce the benefits to us if interest rates decline. If a hedging arrangement is not indexed to the same rate as the indebtedness that is hedged, we may be exposed to losses to the extent that the rate governing the indebtedness and the rate governing the hedging arrangement change independently of each other, and nonperformance by the other party to the hedging arrangement also may subject us to increased credit risks. In order to minimize any counterparty credit risk, we enter into hedging arrangements only with investment grade financial institutions.
Potential changesChanges to LIBOR could affect our financing covenants. LIBOR has been used as a primary benchmark for short-term interest rates, including under our credit facility. Daily LIBOR interest rates have been published since January 1, 1986 and have become deeply entrenched into the global financial markets. Post-financial crisis, regulation has significantly reduced bank appetite to issue commercial paper and wholesale deposits, which means there is a very low volume of transactions upon which banks can base their LIBOR submissions. As a result, central banks around the world, including the Federal Reserve, have commissioned working groups of market participants and official sector representatives with the goal of finding suitable replacements for LIBOR based on observable market transactions. It is expected a transition away from the widespread use of LIBOR to alternative rates will occur over the course of the next few years. The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which regulates LIBOR, ceased providing the one-week and two-month U.S. dollar LIBOR settings and all non-U.S. dollar LIBOR settings as of January 1, 2022. The ICE Benchmark Administration, in its capacity as administrator of USD LIBOR, has announced it plans to cease providing the remaining U.S. dollar LIBOR settings immediately after June 30, 2023. Although the FCA does not expect these remaining LIBOR settings to become unrepresentative before the cessation date, it is unknown whether any banks will continue to voluntarily submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR, or whether LIBOR will continue to be published by its administrator based on these submissions, or on any other basis, after such dates. A joint statement by key regulatory authorities called on banks to cease entering into new contracts that use USD LIBOR as a reference rate by no later than December 31, 2021.

The Alternative References Rates Committee, a steering committee comprised of large U.S. financial institutions, has commitmentsproposed replacing USD LIBOR with a new index calculated by short-term repurchase agreements - Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR). The market transition away from panel banksLIBOR and toward SOFR or another alternate reference rate has been and is expected to continue to contributebe complicated and to include the development of term and credit adjustments to accommodate differences between LIBOR throughand SOFR or any other alternate reference rate as well as adjustments to other market conventions. During the end of 2021, but itmarket transition away from the remaining LIBOR settings, LIBOR may experience increased volatility, and the overnight Treasury repurchase market underlying SOFR may also experience disruptions from time to time, which may result in unexpected fluctuations in SOFR. While market activity in SOFR-linked financial instruments has continued to develop, the progress has been uneven and there can be no guarantee that SOFR will not use its powers to compel contributions beyond such date. Accordingly, there is considerable uncertainty regarding the publication of such rates beyond 2021. The Federal Reserve Bank of New Yorkbecome widely accepted and variousused across market segments and financial products in a timely manner or that any other authorities have commenced the publication of reforms and actions relating to alternatives to U.S. dollar LIBOR.alternative reference rate will be developed. Although the full impact of such reforms and actions, together with any transition away from LIBOR and toward , including the potential or actual discontinuance of LIBOR publication, remains unclear, these changes may have a material adverse impact on the availability of financing. In addition, as it relates to future and derivatives contracts, ISDA master agreements between counterparties may need to be amended or replaced, including derivative contracts in which we are invested. There can be no assurance that aSOFR or another new global standard will be agreed upon or that any new rate will be reflective of the original interest rate and credit risk included within LIBOR, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our financing costs as well as our business and results of operations.
Risks Related to Our Shares
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Our stock price may fluctuate significantly. The market price and trading volume of our common shares are subject to fluctuation due to general market conditions, the risks discussed in this report, and several other factors, including the following:
regional, national, and global economic and business conditions;
actual or anticipated changes in our quarterly operating results or dividends;
changes in our estimates of funds from operations or earnings;
investor interest in our property portfolio;

the market perception and performance of REITs in general and apartment REITs in particular;
the market perception or trading volume of REITs relative to other investment opportunities;
the market perception of our financial condition, performance, distributions, and growth potential;
general stock and bond market conditions, including potential increases in interest rates that could lead investors to seek higher annual yields from dividends;
shifts in our investor base to a higher concentration of passive investors, including exchange-traded funds and index funds, that could have an adverse effect on our ability to communicate with our shareholders;
our ability to access capital markets, which could impact our cost of capital;
a change in our credit rating or analyst ratings;
changes in minimum dividend requirements;
terrorism or other factors that adversely impact the markets in which our stock trades; and
changes in tax laws or government regulations that could affect the attractiveness of our stock.
Rising interest rates could have an adverse effect on our share price. If interest rates increase, this could cause holders of our common shares and other investors to seek higher dividends on our shares or higher yields through other investments, which could adversely affect the market price of our shares.
Low trading volume on the NYSE may prevent the timely sale or resale of our shares. Although our common shares are listed on the NYSE, the daily trading volume of our shares may be lower than the trading volume for other companies. As a result of lower trading volume, an owner of our common shares may encounter difficulty in selling our shares in a timely manner and may incur a substantial loss.
Failure to generate sufficient revenue or other liquidity needs could limit cash flow available for distributions to our shareholders. A decrease in rental revenue, an increase in funding to support our acquisition and development needs, or other unmet liquidity needs could have an adverse effect on our ability to pay distributions to our shareholders or the Operating Partnership'sPartnership’s unitholders.
Payment of distributions on our common shares is not guaranteed. Our Board of Trustees must approve any stock distributions and may elect at any time, or from time to time, and for an indefinite duration, to reduce or not pay the distributions payable on our common shares. Our Board may reduce distributions for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to the following:
operating and financial results cannot support the current distribution payment;
unanticipated costs, capital requirements, or cash requirements;
annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Code;
a conclusion that the payment of distributions would cause us to breach the terms of certain agreements or contracts, such as financial ratio covenants in our debt financing documents; or
other factors the Board of Trustees may consider relevant.
Our future growth depends, in part, on our ability to raise additional equity capital, which will have the effect of diluting the interests of our common shareholders. Our future growth depends upon, among other things, our ability to raise equity capital and issue limited partnership units of IRET Properties.Centerspace, LP. Sales of substantial amounts of our common or preferred shares in the public market, or the perception that such sales or issuances might occur, may dilute the interests of the current common shareholders and could adversely affect the market price of our common shares. In addition, as a REIT, we are required to make distributions to holders of our equity securities of at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined before a deduction for
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dividends paid and excluding any net capital gain. This limits our ability to retain cash or earnings to fund future growth and makes us more dependent on raising funds through other means, which may include raising additional equity capital.
We may issue additional classes or series of our shares of beneficial interest with rights and preferences that are superior to the rights and preferences of our common shares. Our Declaration of Trust provides for an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Without the approval of our common shareholders, our Board of Trustees may establish additional classes or series of our shares of beneficial interest, and such classes or series may have dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption, redemption prices, liquidation preferences, or other rights and preferences that are superior to the rights of the holders of our common shares. In that regard, in September 2017,2020, we filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC that

enables us to sell an undetermined number of equity and debt securities as defined in the prospectus, including under the 20192021 ATM Program. Future sales of common shares, preferred shares, or convertible debt securities may dilute current shareholders and could have an adverse impact on the market price of our common shares.
Any material weaknesses identified in our internal control over financial reporting could adversely affect our stock price. Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires us to evaluate and report on our internal control over financial reporting. If we were to identify one or more material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, we could lose investor confidence in our financial reporting and results of operations, which in turn could have an adverse effect on our stock price.
Certain provisions of our Declaration of Trust may limit a change in control and deter a takeover. In order to maintain our qualification as a REIT, among other things, our Declaration of Trust provides that any transaction that would result in our disqualification as a REIT under Section 856 of the Code will be void, including any transaction that would result in the following:
less than 100 Persons owning our shares;
our being “closely held” within the meaning of Section 856(h) of the Code; or
50% or more of the fair market value of our shares being held by Persons other than “United States persons,” for federal income tax purposes.
If the transaction is not void, then the shares in violation of the foregoing conditions will automatically be exchanged for an equal number of excess shares, and these excess shares will be transferred to an excess share trustee for the exclusive benefit of the charitable beneficiaries named by our Board of Trustees. The Trust’s Declaration of Trust also provides a limit on a Person owning in excess of the ownership limit of 9.8%, in number or value, of the Trust’s outstanding shares, although the Board of Trustees retains the ability to make exceptions to this ownership threshold. These limitations may have the effect of preventing a change in control or takeover of us by a third party, even if the change in control or takeover would be in the best interests of our shareholders.
Risks Related to Tax Matters
We may incur tax liabilities as a consequence of failingif we were to fail to qualify as a REIT, which could force us to borrow funds during unfavorable market conditions. We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Code. Qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex Code provisions, including income, asset, and distribution tests, for which there are only limited judicial or administrative interpretations. Even a technical or inadvertent mistake could endanger our REIT status. The determination that we qualify as a REIT requires an ongoing analysis of various factual matters and circumstances, some of which may not be within our control. For example, in order to qualify as a REIT, at least 95% of our gross income in any year must come from certain passive sources that are itemized in the REIT tax laws, and we are prohibited from owning specified amounts of debt or equity securities of some issuers. Thus, to the extent revenues from non-qualifying sources, such as income from third-party management services, represent more than 5% of our gross income in any taxable year, we will not satisfy the 95% income test and may fail to qualify as a REIT, unless certain relief provisions contained in the Code apply. Even if relief provisions apply, however, a tax would be imposed with respect to excess net income. We are also required to make distributions to the holders of our securities of at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined before a deduction for dividends paid and excluding any net capital gain. To the extent that we satisfy the 90% test but distribute less than 100% of our REIT taxable income, we will be subject to corporate income tax on such undistributed income and could be subject to an additional 4% excise tax. Because we need to meet these tests to maintain our qualification as a REIT, it could cause us to have to forgo certain business opportunities and potentially require us to liquidate otherwise attractive investments. The fact that we hold substantially all of our assets (except for qualified REIT subsidiaries) through IRET Properties,Centerspace, LP, our operating partnership, and its subsidiaries, and our ongoing reliance on factual determinations, such as determinations related to the valuation of our assets, further complicates the application of the REIT requirements for us. If IRET PropertiesCenterspace, LP or one or more of our
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subsidiaries is determined to be taxable as a corporation, we may fail to qualify as a REIT. Either our failure to qualify as a REIT, for any reason, or the imposition of taxes on excess net income from non-qualifying sources, could adversely affect our business and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders and pay amounts due on our debt. New legislation, regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions could change the tax laws with respect to our qualification as a REIT or the federal income tax consequences of our qualification.
If we were to fail to qualify as a REIT, we would be subject to federal income tax on our taxable income at regular corporate rates, could be subject to increased state and local taxes and, unless entitled to relief under applicable statutory provisions, would be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which we lost our qualification, which would likely have a material adverse effect on us, our ability to make distributions to our shareholders, and our ability to pay amounts due on our debt. This treatment would reduce funds available for investment or distributions to the holders of our securities due to the additional tax liability to us for the year or years involved, and we would no longer be able to deduct, and would not be required to make, distributions to our shareholders. To the extent that distributions to the holders of our securities had been made in anticipation of qualifying as a REIT, we may need short-term debt or long-term debt or proceeds from asset sales or sales of common shares to fund required distributions as a result of differences in timing between the actual receipt of income and the recognition of income for federal income tax purposes, or the effect of non-deductible capital expenditures, the creation of reserves or required debt or amortization payments. The inability of our cash flows to cover our distribution requirements could have an adverse impact on our ability to raise short and long-term debt or sell equity securities in order to fund distributions required to maintain our REIT status.
Failure of our operating partnership to qualify as a partnership would result in corporate taxation and significantly reduce the amount of cash available for distribution. We believe that IRET Properties,Centerspace, LP, our operating partnership, qualifies as a partnership for federal income tax purposes. However, we can provide no assurance that the IRS will not challenge its status as a partnership for federal income tax purposes or that a court would not sustain such a challenge. If the IRS were to be successful in treating IRET PropertiesCenterspace, LP as an entity taxable as a corporation (such as a publicly traded partnership taxable as a corporation), we would cease to qualify as a REIT because the value of our ownership interest in IRET PropertiesCenterspace, LP would exceed 5% of our assets and because we would be considered to hold more than 10% of the voting securities and value of the outstanding securities of another corporation. The imposition of a corporate tax on IRET PropertiesCenterspace, LP would significantly reduce the amount of cash available for distribution.

Certain provisions of our Declaration of Trust may limit achange in control and deter a takeover.In order to maintain our qualification as a REIT, our Declaration of Trust provides that any transaction that would result in our disqualification as a REIT under Section 856 of the Code will be void, including any transaction that would result in the following:
less than 100 people owning our shares;
our being “closely held” within the meaning of Section 856(h) of the Code; or
50% or more of the fair market value of our shares being held by persons other than “United States persons.”
If the transaction is not void, then the shares in violation of the foregoing conditions will automatically be exchanged for an equal number of excess shares, and these excess shares will be transferred to an excess share trustee for the exclusive benefit of the charitable beneficiaries named by our Board of Trustees. The Trust's Declaration of Trust also provides a limit on a person owning in excess of the ownership limit of 9.8%, in number or value, of the Trust's outstanding shares, although the Board of Trustees retains the ability to make exceptions to this ownership threshold. These limitations may have the effect of preventing a change in control or takeover of us by a third party, even if the change in control or takeover would be in the best interests of our shareholders.
Legislative or regulatory actions affecting REITs could have an adverse effect on us or our shareholders. Changes to tax laws or regulations may adversely impact our shareholders and our business and financial results. The REIT rules are constantly under review by persons involved in the legislative process and by the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Treasury Department, which may result in revisions to regulations and interpretations as well as statutory changes. 
In 2017, Congress passed tax legislation (the “2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”) that significantly changedAt any time, the U.S. federal income taxationtax laws governing REITs or the administrative and judicial interpretations of U.S. businesses and their owners, including REITs and their shareholders. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 also contained provisions thatthose laws may reduce the relative competitive advantage of operating as a REIT. For example, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 lowered income tax rates on individuals and corporations, easing the burden of double taxation on corporate dividends and potentially causing the single level of taxation on REIT distributions to be relatively less attractive. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 also contains provisions allowing the expensing of capital expenditures, which could result in the bunching of taxable income and required distributions for REITs, and provisions further limiting the deductibility of interest expense, which could disrupt the real estate market. Changes made by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that could affect our shareholders include the following:
reducing the individualamended. We cannot predict when or if any new U.S. federal income tax rates on ordinarylaw, regulation or administrative and judicial interpretation, or any amendment to any existing U.S. federal income (with the highest rate being reduced from 39.6% to 37% for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017tax law, regulation or administrative or judicial interpretation, will be adopted, promulgated or become effective and before January 1, 2026;
permanently eliminating the progressive corporate tax rate structure, including dividends weany such law, regulation or interpretation may distribute to our shareholderstake effect retroactively. Several recent proposals have been made that are not designated as capital gains dividends or qualified dividend income, which will allow individuals, trusts, and estate to deduct up to 20% of such amounts for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026;
reducing the highest rate of withholding on distributions to non-U.S. shareholders that are treated as attributable to gains from the sale or exchange of U.S. real property interests from 35% to 21%;
limiting our deductions for net operating losses arising in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 to 80% of REIT taxable income (determined without regardwould make substantial changes to the dividends paid deduction); and
eliminating the corporate alternative minimum tax.
U.S. federal income tax laws generally. We cannot predict whether when,any of these proposed changes will become law, or to what extent the Tax Cutslong-term effect of any future law changes on REITs and Jobs Act of 2017their shareholders generally. We and our shareholders could be adversely affected by any such change in, or any new, U.S. federal income tax laws, regulations, interpretations,law, regulation or rulings will impact the real estate investment industry or REITs. Prospective investors are urged to consult their tax advisers regarding the effect of the Tax Cutsadministrative and Jobs Act of 2017 and potential future changes to the federal tax laws of an investment in our shares or Units.judicial interpretation.
Dividends payable by REITs may be taxed at higher rates than dividends of non-REIT corporations, which could reduce the net cash received by our shareholders and may be detrimental to our ability to raise additional funds through any future sale of our stock. Dividends paid by REITs to U.S. shareholders that are individuals, trusts, or estates are generally not eligible for the reduced tax rate applicable to qualified dividends received from non-REIT corporations but, under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, U.S. shareholders that are individuals, trusts, and estates generally may deduct 20% of ordinary dividends from a REIT (forcorporations. For taxable yearsyear beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026).2026, non-corporate taxpayers may deduct up to 20% of certain pass-through business income, including “qualified REIT dividends” (generally, dividends received by a REIT shareholder that are not designated as capital gain dividends or qualified dividend income), subject to certain limitations, resulting in an effective maximum U.S. federal income tax rate of 29.6% on such income. Although this deduction reduces the effective tax rate applicable to certain dividends paid by REITs, such tax rate is still higher than the tax rate applicable to regular corporate qualified dividends. This may cause investors to view REIT investments as less attractive than investments in non-REIT corporations, which in turn may adversely affect the value of stock in REITs, including our stock. Investors should consult with their tax advisers regarding the U.S. tax consequences of an investment in our stock or Units.

We may face risks in connection with Section 1031 exchanges. From time to time, we dispose of properties in transactions intended to qualify as “like-kind exchanges” under Section 1031 of the Code. If a transaction intended to qualify as a Section 1031 exchange is later determined to be taxable, we may face adverse consequences, and if the laws applicable to such
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transactions are amended or repealed, we may not be able to dispose of properties on a tax-deferred basis. If we are unable to meet the technical requirements of a desired Section 1031 exchange, we may be required to make a special dividend payment to our shareholders if we are unable to mitigate the taxable gains realized. The failure to reinvest proceeds from sales of properties into tax-deferred exchanges could necessitate payments to unitholders with tax protection agreements.
We have tax protection agreements in place on thirty-four properties. If these properties are sold in a taxable transaction, we must make the unitholders associated with these particular properties whole through the payment of their related tax. We dispose of properties in transactions intended to qualify as “like-kind exchanges” under Section 1031 of the Code whenever possible. If we are not able to satisfy all of the technical requirements of Section 1031, or if Section 1031 is repealed, selling a property with a tax protection agreement could trigger a material obligation to make the associated unitholders whole.

Complying with REIT requirements may force us to forgo otherwise attractive opportunities or liquidate otherwise attractive investments. To qualify and maintain our status as a REIT, we must satisfy certain requirements with respect to the character of our assets. If we fail to comply with these requirements at the end of any quarter, we must correct such failure within 30 days after the end of the quarter (by, possibly, selling assets notwithstanding their prospects as an investment) to avoid losing our REIT status. This could include potentially selling otherwise attractive assets or liquidating or foregoing otherwise attractive investments. These actions could reduce our income and amounts available for distribution to our shareholders.
Even if we qualify as a REIT, we may face other tax liabilities that reduce our cash flows. Even if we qualify as a REIT under the U.S. tax code, we may be subject to certain federal, state, and local taxes on our income and assets, including taxes on any undistributed income, tax on income from some activities conducted as a result of a foreclosure, and state or local income, property, and transfer taxes, such as mortgage recording taxes. Any of these taxes would decrease cash available for distribution to our shareholders.
The tax imposed on REITs engaging in prohibited transactions and our agreements entered into with certain contributors of our properties may limit our ability to engage in transactions that would be treated as sales for federal income tax purposes. The federal income tax provisions applicable to REITs provide that any gain realized by a REIT on the sale of property held as inventory or other property held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business is treated as income from a “prohibited transaction” that is subject to a 100% penalty tax. Under current law, unless a sale of real property qualifies for a safe harbor, the question of whether the sale of a property constitutes the sale of property held primarily for sale to customers is generally a question of the facts and circumstances regarding a particular transaction. We may make sales that do not satisfy the requirements of the safe harbors, or the IRS may successfully assert that one or more of our sales are prohibited transactions and, as a result, we may be required to pay a penalty tax. To avert this penalty tax, we may hold some of our assets through a taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”). While the TRS structure would allow the economic benefits of ownership to flow to us, a TRS is subject to tax on its income at the federal and state level. We have entered into agreements with certain contributors of our properties that contain limitations on our ability to dispose of certain properties in taxable transactions. The restrictions on taxable dispositions are effective for varying periods. Such agreements may require that we make a payment to the contributor in the event that we dispose of a covered property in a taxable sale during the restriction period.
Our ownership of TRSs is limited, and our transactions with TRSs will cause us to be subject to a 100% penalty tax on certain income or deductions if those transactions are not conducted on arm's-lengtharm’s-length terms. A REIT may own up to 100% of the stock of one or more TRSs. A TRS may hold assets and earn income that would not be qualifying assets or income if held or earned directly by a REIT. Both the subsidiary and the REIT must jointly elect to treat the subsidiary as a TRS. A corporation of which a TRS directly or indirectly owns more than 35% of the voting power or value of the stock will automatically be treated as a TRS. Overall, no more than 20% of the value of a REIT's assets may consist of stock or securities of one or more TRSs, and the TRS rules limit the deductibility of interest paid or accrued by a TRS to its parent REIT to assure that theOur TRS is subject to an appropriate level of corporate taxation. Theapplicable federal, state, and local income tax on any taxable income. TRS rules also impose a 100% excise tax on certain transactions between a TRS and its parent REIT that are not conducted on an arm’s-length basis.
Our TRS is subject to applicable federal, state, and local income tax on its taxable income, and its after-tax net income will be available for distribution to us but is not required to be distributed to us. We believe that the aggregate value of the stock and securities of our TRS is and will continue to be less than 20% of the value of our total assets (including our TRS stock and securities). We will continue to monitor the value of our investments in our TRS for the purpose of ensuring compliance with TRS ownership limitations. We will scrutinize all of our transactions with our TRS to ensure that they are entered into on arm's-length terms to avoid incurring the 100% excise tax described above. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be able to comply with the 20% limitation discussed above or to avoid application of the 100% excise tax discussed above.
Item 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments

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Item 2. CommunitiesProperties
Communities
We are organized as a REIT under SectionSections 856-858 of the Code and are structured as an Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust (“UPREIT”),UPREIT, which allows us to accept the contribution of real estate to our Operating Partnership in exchange for OP Units. Our business is focused on the ownership, management, acquisition, redevelopment, and development of apartment communities, which we own and operate through our Operating Partnership. We are a fully integrated owner-operator of apartment communities.

Certain Lending Requirements
In certain instances, in connection with the financing of investment properties, the lender may require, as a condition of the loan, that the properties be owned by a “single asset entity.” Accordingly, we have organized a number of wholly owned subsidiary entities for the purpose of holding title in an entity that complies with such lending conditions. All financial statements of these subsidiaries are consolidated into our financial statements.
 
Management and Leasing of Our Real Estate Assets
We conduct our corporate operations from offices in Minot, North Dakota and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The day-to-day management of our properties is generally carried out by our own employees. In certain markets where the amount of rentable square footage we own does not justify self-management, whenWhen properties acquired have effective pre-existing property management in place or when particular properties are, in our judgment, not attractive candidates for self-management, we may utilize third-party professional management companies for day-to-day management. However, all decisions relating to purchase, sale, insurance coverage, major capital improvements, annual operating budgets, and major renovations are made exclusively by our employees and implemented by the third-party management companies. Generally, our third-party management contracts are for terms of one year or less and provide for compensation ranging from 2.5% to 5.0% of gross rent collections and, typically, we may terminate these contracts upon 60 days or less notice for cause or upon the property manager’s failure to meet certain specified financial performance goals.
 
Summary of Communities Owned as of December 31, 2019
2021
The following table presents information regarding our 6979 apartment communities and three other properties held for investment, as well as unimproved land as of December 31, 2019.2021. We provide certain information on a same-store and non-same-store basis. Same-store communities are owned or in service for the entiretysubstantially all of the periods being compared, and, in the case of development properties, have achieved a target level of physical occupancy of 90%. On the first day of each calendar year, we determine the composition of our same-store pool for that year as well as adjust the previous year, which allows us to evaluate the performance of existing apartment communities. "Other"“Other” includes non-multifamily properties and non-multifamily components of mixed use properties. We own the following interests in real estate either through our wholly-owned subsidiaries or by ownership of a controlling interest in an entity owning the real estate. We account for these interests on a consolidated basis. Additional information is included in Schedule III to our financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Report. 


(in thousands)
InvestmentPhysical
Number of(initial cost plusOccupancy 
Apartmentimprovements lessas of 
Community Name and LocationHomesimpairment)December 31, 2021
SAME-STORE
71 France - Edina, MN (1)
241 $67,108 92.1 %
Alps Park - Rapid City, SD71 6,529 100.0 %
Arcata - Golden Valley, MN
165 33,537 95.2 %
Ashland - Grand Forks, ND83 8,674 92.8 %
Avalon Cove - Rochester, MN187 36,515 96.8 %
Boulder Court - Eagan, MN115 9,689 92.2 %
Canyon Lake - Rapid City, SD109 6,548 96.3 %
Cardinal Point - Grand Forks, ND251 35,400 95.6 %
Castlerock - Billings, MT165 7,857 90.3 %
Chateau - Minot, ND104 21,544 91.3 %
Cimarron Hills - Omaha, NE (1)
234 14,978 93.2 %
Commons and Landing at Southgate - Minot, ND341 55,905 94.4 %
Connelly on Eleven - Burnsville, MN240 29,926 93.3 %
Cottonwood - Bismarck, ND268 24,227 94.4 %
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   (in thousands)
 
   Investment
Physical
  Number of(initial cost plus
Occupancy 
  Apartmentimprovements less
as of 
Community Name and Location Homes
impairment)
December 31, 2019
SAME-STORE    
71 France - Edina, MN (1) (3) (5)
 241
$66,795
97.5%
Alps Park - Rapid City, SD (1)
 71
6,235
100.0%
Arcata - Golden Valley, MN  (2) (5)
 165
33,386
97.6%
Ashland - Grand Forks, ND (1)
 84
8,639
98.8%
Avalon Cove - Rochester, MN (2)
 187
36,188
90.9%
Boulder Court - Eagan, MN (2)
 115
9,841
97.4%
Canyon Lake - Rapid City, SD (1)
 109
6,667
98.2%
Cardinal Point - Grand Forks, ND (2) (5)
 251
35,200
96.4%
Cascade Shores - Rochester, MN (1)
 90
18,394
96.7%
Castlerock - Billings, MT (2)
 166
8,052
97.0%
Chateau - Minot, ND (2) (5)
 104
21,382
92.3%
Cimarron Hills - Omaha, NE (1)
 234
15,310
93.6%
Colonial Villa - Burnsville, MN (2)
 239
24,484
92.9%
Colony - Lincoln, NE (1)
 232
19,229
96.1%
Commons and Landing at Southgate - Minot, ND (2)
 341
55,258
94.4%
Cottonwood - Bismarck, ND (2)
 268
24,384
96.6%
Country Meadows - Billings, MT (2)
 133
10,088
95.5%
Crystal Bay - Rochester, MN (2)
 76
12,157
100.0%
Cypress Court - St. Cloud, MN (1) (3)
 196
20,905
94.4%
Deer Ridge - Jamestown, ND (2) (5)
 163
25,109
95.7%
Evergreen - Isanti, MN (2)
 72
7,184
93.1%
Forest Park - Grand Forks, ND (2)
 268
15,283
94.8%
French Creek - Rochester, MN (2)
 40
5,174
97.5%
Gardens - Grand Forks, ND (2)
 74
9,345
95.9%
Grand Gateway - St. Cloud, MN (2)
 116
9,869
92.2%
GrandeVille at Cascade Lake - Rochester, MN (1)
 276
57,209
96.0%
Greenfield - Omaha, NE (2)
 96
6,213
94.8%
Heritage Manor - Rochester, MN (2)
 182
10,858
90.7%
Homestead Garden - Rapid City, SD (2)
 152
15,578
94.7%
Lakeside Village - Lincoln, NE (1)
 208
18,527
94.2%
Landmark - Grand Forks, ND (2)
 90
2,960
95.6%
Legacy - Grand Forks, ND (1)
 360
33,827
96.1%
Legacy Heights - Bismarck, ND  (2) (5)
 119
15,287
99.2%
Meadows - Jamestown, ND (2)
 81
7,102
90.1%
Monticello Crossings - Monticello, MN (2) (5)
 202
31,980
98.0%
Monticello Village - Monticello, MN (2)
 60
5,457
98.3%
Northridge - Bismarck, ND (2)
 68
8,677
100.0%
Olympic Village - Billings, MT (1)
 274
15,636
93.8%
Olympik Village - Rochester, MN (2)
 140
9,948
98.6%
Park Meadows - Waite Park, MN (1)
 360
20,334
95.3%
Park Place - Plymouth, MN (2) (4) (5)
 500
98,670
85.8%
Plaza - Minot, ND (2)
 71
16,720
94.4%
Pointe West - Rapid City, SD (2)
 90
5,918
95.6%
Ponds at Heritage Place - Sartell, MN (2)
 58
5,451
94.8%
Quarry Ridge - Rochester, MN (1)
 313
34,411
95.8%
Red 20 - Minneapolis, MN (1)
 130
26,296
93.8%
Regency Park Estates - St. Cloud, MN (1)
 147
13,609
95.9%
Rimrock West - Billings, MT (2)
 78
5,915
97.4%
River Ridge - Bismarck, ND (2)
 146
26,324
98.6%
Rocky Meadows - Billings, MT (2)
 98
8,033
98.0%
Rum River - Isanti, MN (1)
 72
6,202
91.7%
Silver Springs - Rapid City, SD (1)
 52
4,196
100.0%

(in thousands)
InvestmentPhysical
Number of(initial cost plusOccupancy 
Apartmentimprovements lessas of 
Community Name and LocationHomesimpairment)December 31, 2021
Country Meadows - Billings, MT133 9,923 97.0 %
Cypress Court - St. Cloud, MN (1) (3)
196 21,007 96.4 %
Deer Ridge - Jamestown, ND163 25,188 92.6 %
Donovan - Lincoln, NE (1)
232 22,197 96.6 %
Dylan - Denver, CO274 90,508 96.0 %
Evergreen - Isanti, MN72 7,281 93.1 %
FreightYard Townhomes & Flats - Minneapolis, MN96 26,801 90.6 %
Gardens - Grand Forks, ND74 9,361 91.9 %
Grand Gateway - St. Cloud, MN116 10,052 92.2 %
GrandeVille Shores - Rochester, MN (1)
365 79,401 93.4 %
Greenfield - Omaha, NE96 7,707 96.9 %
Homestead Garden - Rapid City, SD152 16,013 94.7 %
Lakeside Village - Lincoln, NE (1)
208 20,421 96.6 %
Legacy - Grand Forks, ND360 34,047 95.3 %
Legacy Heights - Bismarck, ND
119 15,239 98.3 %
Lugano at Cherry Creek - Denver, CO328 96,762 95.4 %
Meadows - Jamestown, ND81 7,184 87.7 %
Monticello Crossings - Monticello, MN
202 32,519 96.5 %
Monticello Village - Monticello, MN60 5,457 98.3 %
Northridge - Bismarck, ND68 8,695 97.1 %
Olympic Village - Billings, MT274 15,652 90.9 %
Oxbo - St Paul, MN191 57,658 92.7 %
Park Meadows - Waite Park, MN360 20,218 96.1 %
Park Place - Plymouth, MN499 104,977 92.6 %
Plaza - Minot, ND71 16,769 94.4 %
Pointe West - Rapid City, SD90 5,987 95.6 %
Ponds at Heritage Place - Sartell, MN58 5,499 100.0 %
Quarry Ridge - Rochester, MN (1)
313 37,501 92.3 %
Red 20 - Minneapolis, MN (1)
130 26,537 94.6 %
Regency Park Estates - St. Cloud, MN (1)
149 17,055 87.9 %
Rimrock West - Billings, MT78 5,863 92.3 %
River Ridge - Bismarck, ND146 26,400 97.3 %
Rocky Meadows - Billings, MT97 8,014 97.9 %
Rum River - Isanti, MN
72 6,181 93.1 %
Silver Springs - Rapid City, SD
52 4,299 98.1 %
South Pointe - Minot, ND196 15,912 90.8 %
SouthFork Townhomes - Lakeville, MN (1)
272 52,281 90.4 %
Southpoint - Grand Forks, ND96 10,753 89.6 %
Sunset Trail - Rochester, MN146 16,579 96.6 %
Thomasbrook - Lincoln, NE (1)
264 16,380 95.8 %
West Stonehill - Waite Park, MN (1)
313 22,039 92.3 %
Westend - Denver, CO390 128,640 93.6 %
Whispering Ridge - Omaha, NE (1)
336 31,278 94.0 %
Woodridge - Rochester, MN110 11,778 90.9 %
TOTAL SAME-STORE10,672 $1,568,450 94.0 %
NON-SAME-STORE
Bayberry Place - Minneapolis, MN (2)
120 $16,458 93.3 %
Burgandy & Hillsboro Court - Minneapolis, MN (2)
250 35,160 96.8 %
Civic Lofts - Denver, CO176 61,399 93.2 %
Gatewood - St. Cloud, MN (2)
120 7,533 93.3 %
Grove Ridge - Minneapolis, MN (2)
84 11,926 95.2 %
Ironwood - Minneapolis, MN182 39,277 94.5 %
New Hope Garden & Village - Minneapolis, MN (2)
150 14,661 99.3 %
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   (in thousands)
 
   Investment
Physical
  Number of(initial cost plus
Occupancy 
  Apartmentimprovements less
as of 
Community Name and Location Homes
impairment)
December 31, 2019
South Pointe - Minot, ND (2)
 196
$15,932
92.9%
Southpoint - Grand Forks, ND (2)
 96
10,696
95.8%
Southwind - Grand Forks, ND (2)
 164
9,965
87.8%
Sunset Trail - Rochester, MN (1)
 146
16,580
97.9%
Thomasbrook - Lincoln, NE (1)
 264
16,357
92.0%
Valley Park - Grand Forks, ND (2)
 168
8,674
94.6%
Village Green - Rochester, MN (2)
 36
3,586
100.0%
West Stonehill - Waite Park, MN (1)
 313
19,038
97.8%
Whispering Ridge - Omaha, NE (1)
 336
29,421
94.6%
Winchester - Rochester, MN (2)
 115
9,046
98.3%
Woodridge - Rochester, MN (1)
 110
10,559
96.4%
TOTAL SAME-STORE 10,402
$1,165,750
 
     
NON-SAME-STORE    
Dylan - Denver, CO (2) (4) (5)
 274
90,240
96.4%
FreightYard Townhomes & Flats - Minneapolis, MN (2)
 96
25,629
92.7%
Lugano at Cherry Creek - Denver, CO (2)
 328
95,548
91.8%
Oxbo - St Paul, MN  (2) (4) (5)
 191
57,564
97.4%
SouthFork Townhomes - Lakeville, MN (1)
 272
46,538
96.0%
Westend - Denver, CO (2) (4) (5)
 390
128,202
91.3%
TOTAL NON-SAME-STORE 1,551
$443,721
 
     
TOTAL MULTIFAMILY 11,953
$1,609,471
 
(in thousands)
InvestmentPhysical
Number of(initial cost plusOccupancy 
Apartmentimprovements lessas of 
Community Name and LocationHomesimpairment)December 31, 2021
Palisades - Minneapolis, MN (1)
330 53,882 93.0 %
Parkhouse - Thornton, CO465 143,566 94.1 %
Plymouth Pointe - Minneapolis, MN (2)
96 14,378 96.9 %
Pointe West - St. Cloud, MN (2)
93 7,533 98.9 %
Portage - Minneapolis, MN (2)
62 9,233 93.5 %
River Pointe - Minneapolis, MN (2)
300 37,415 96.3 %
Southdale Parc - Minneapolis, MN (2)
69 9,611 97.1 %
The Legacy - St. Cloud, MN (2)
119 10,396 97.5 %
Union Pointe - Longmont, CO256 76,029 92.6 %
Venue on Knox - Minneapolis, MN (2)
97 18,729 91.8 %
Windsor Gates - Minneapolis, MN (2)
200 21,821 94.5 %
Wingate - Minneapolis, MN (2)
136 15,513 94.9 %
Woodhaven - Minneapolis, MN (2)
176 24,647 93.2 %
Woodland Pointe - Minneapolis, MN (2)
288 46,632 90.3 %
TOTAL NON-SAME-STORE3,769 $675,799 95.1 %
TOTAL MULTIFAMILY14,441 $2,244,249 
  (in thousands) 
 InvestmentPhysical
 Net Rentable(initial cost plusOccupancy 
 Squareimprovements lessas of 
Property Name and LocationFootageimpairment)December 31, 2021
OTHER - MIXED USE COMMERCIAL   
71 France - Edina, MN (1)
20,955 $6,746 82.0 %
Civic Lofts - Denver, CO1,600 — 100.0 %
Lugano at Cherry Creek - Denver, CO13,295 2,257 47.8 %
Oxbo - St Paul, MN11,477 3,526 100.0 %
Plaza - Minot, ND50,610 9,280 100.0 %
Red 20 - Minneapolis, MN (1)
9,155 3,000 81.4 %
TOTAL OTHER - MIXED USE COMMERCIAL107,092 $24,809 
OTHER - COMMERCIAL
3100 10th St SW - Minot, ND(4)
9,690 $2,112 — 
TOTAL OTHER - COMMERCIAL9,690 $2,112 
TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE - OTHER116,782   
TOTAL GROSS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS, EXCLUDING MORTGAGE NOTES RECEIVABLE $2,271,170  
   (in thousands)
 
   Investment
Physical
  Net Rentable
(initial cost plus
Occupancy 
  Square
improvements less
as of 
Property Name and Location Footage
impairment)
December 31, 2019
OTHER - MIXED USE COMMERCIAL    
71 France - Edina, MN (1)
 20,955
$6,764
93.6%
Lugano at Cherry Creek - Denver, CO 13,295
1,600
47.8%
Oxbo - St Paul, MN (2)
 11,477
3,526
100.0%
Plaza - Minot, ND (2)
 50,610
9,672
100.0%
Red 20 - Minneapolis, MN (1)
 10,508
2,944
89.6%
TOTAL OTHER - MIXED USE COMMERCIAL 106,845
$24,506


     
OTHER - COMMERCIAL    
3100 10th St SW - Minot, ND(6)
 9,690
$2,111

Dakota West Plaza - Minot, ND 16,921
622
52.3%
Minot IPS - Minot, ND 27,698
6,368
100.0%
TOTAL OTHER - COMMERCIAL 54,309
$9,101
 
     
UNIMPROVED LAND    
Rapid City - Rapid City, SD  $1,376
 
TOTAL UNIMPROVED LAND  $1,376
 
     
TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE - OTHER 161,154
 
 
TOTAL GROSS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS, EXCLUDING MORTGAGE NOTES RECEIVABLE  
$1,644,454
 
(1)Encumbered by mortgage debt.

(2)Encumbered by mortgage in our Fannie Mae Credit Facility.
(1)Encumbered by mortgage debt.
(2)Pledged as credit support on unencumbered asset pool for our line of credit.
(3)Owned by a joint venture entity and consolidated in our financial statements. We have an approximately 52.6% ownership in 71 France, and 86.1% ownership in Cypress Court.
(4)Non-same-store for the comparison of the eight months ended December 31, 2018 to the eight months ended December 31, 2017.
(5)Non-same-store for the comparison of fiscal years 2018 and 2017.
(6)
(3)Owned by a joint venture entity and consolidated in our financial statements. We have an approximately 86.1% ownership in Cypress Court.
(4)This is our Minot corporate office building.


 
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Properties by State
The following table presents, as of December 31, 2019,2021, the total amount of property owned, net of accumulated depreciation, by state:
(in thousands)
StateTotal% of Total
Minnesota$941,366 51.5 %
Colorado557,133 30.5 %
North Dakota212,518 11.6 %
Nebraska71,323 3.9 %
South Dakota25,142 1.4 %
Montana20,096 1.1 %
Total$1,827,578 100.0 %

  (in thousands)    
State Multifamily
Other
Total
% of Total
Minnesota $600,580
$11,505
$612,085
47.3%
Colorado 300,990
1,582
302,572
23.4%
North Dakota 245,942
10,672
256,614
19.8%
Nebraska 72,414

72,414
5.6%
South Dakota 27,073

27,073
2.1%
Montana 23,198

23,198
1.8%
Total $1,270,197
$23,759
$1,293,956
100.0%

Item 3. Legal Proceedings
In the ordinary course of our operations, we become involved in litigation. At this time, we know of no material pending or threatened legal proceedings, or other proceedings contemplated by governmental authorities, that would have a material impact upon us.
 
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not ApplicableApplicable.

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PART II 

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related StockholderMatters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Market Information
Our Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, no par value, are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CSR”.
Shareholders
As of February 12, 2020,21, 2022, there were approximately 2,6892,567 common shareholders of record.
Unregistered Sales of Shares
Under the terms of IRET Properties’Centerspace, LP’s Agreement of Limited Partnership, limited partners have the right to require IRET PropertiesCenterspace, LP to redeem their limited partnership units for cash generally any time following the first anniversary of the date they acquired such Units (“Exchange Right”). When a limited partner exercises the Exchange Right, we have the right, in our sole discretion, to redeem such Units by either making a cash payment or exchanging the Units for our common shares, on a one-for-one basis. The Exchange Right is subject to certain conditions and limitations, including that the limited partner may not exercise the Exchange Right more than two times during a calendar year and the limited partner may not exercise for less than 100 Units, or, if such limited partner holds less than 100 Units, for less than all of the Units held by such limited partner. IRET PropertiesCenterspace, LP and some limited partners have contractually agreed to a holding period of greater than one year, a greater number of redemptions during a calendar year, or other limitationsmodifications to their Exchange Right.
During the yearthree months ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018, and the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively,2021, we issued an aggregate of 21,004, 19,899, 2,892, and 30,4714,533 unregistered common shares to limited partners of IRET PropertiesCenterspace, LP upon exercise of their Exchange Rights for an equal number of Units. All such issuances of our common shares were exempt from registration as private placements under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, including Regulation D promulgated thereunder. We have registered the resale of such common shares under the Securities Act.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
     Maximum Dollar
    Total Number of SharesAmount of Shares That
  Total Number ofAverage PricePurchased as Part ofMay Yet Be Purchased 
  Shares and UnitsPaid perPublicly AnnouncedUnder the Plans or
Period 
Purchased(1)
Share and Unit(2)
Plans or Programs
Programs(3)
January 1 - 31, 2019 174,085
50.54
173,916
24,587,276
February 1 - 28, 2019 30
57.89

24,587,276
March 1 - 31, 2019 2,443
59.56

24,587,276
April 1, - 30, 2019 144,020
59.86
15,078
23,705,362
May 1 - 31, 2019 24,263
59.26
24,263
22,267,567
June 1 - 30, 2019 80,561
59.22
76,731
17,724,778
July 1 - 31, 2019 39,441
59.57
39,381
15,378,896
August 1 - 31, 2019 30
60.40

15,378,896
September 1 - 30, 2019 92
64.68

15,378,896
October 1 - 31, 2019 


15,378,896
November 1 - 30, 2019 


15,378,896
December 1 - 31, 2019 166
75.52

50,000,000
Total 465,131
$56.24
329,369
 
(1)Includes a totalMaximum Dollar
Total Number of 135,762SharesAmount of Shares That
Total Number ofAverage PricePurchased as Part ofMay Yet Be Purchased 
Shares and Units redeemed for cash pursuant toPaid perPublicly AnnouncedUnder the exercise of exchange rights.Plans or
Period
Purchased(1)
Share and Unit(2)
Plans or Programs
Programs(3)
October 1 - 31, 2021— $— — $— 
(2)November 1 - 30, 2021Amount includes commissions paid.
— — — — 
(3)December 1 - 31, 2021Amounts for January through November represent amounts outstanding under our $50,000,000 share repurchase program, which was authorized by our Board of Trustees on December 7, 2016 reauthorized on December 5, 2017 for a one year period, and reauthorized for another one year period on December 5, 2018. On December 5, 2019, the board terminated the existing repurchase program and authorized a new $50,000,000 repurchase program.— — — — 
Total— $— — 
(1)Includes Units redeemed for cash pursuant to the exercise of exchange rights.
(2)Amount includes commissions paid.
Comparative Stock Performance
The information contained in this Comparative Stock Performance section shall not be deemed to be “soliciting material” or “filed” or "incorporated“incorporated by reference"reference” into our future filings with the SEC, or subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.

Set forth below is a graph that compares, for the five years commencing December 31, 20142016 and ending December 31, 2019,2021, the cumulative total returns for our common shares with the comparable cumulative total return of two indexes,three indices, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (“S&P 500”), the FTSE Nareit Equity REITs Index, and the FTSE Nareit Equity REITsApartments Index, the latter of which is an index prepared by the FTSE Group for the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, which includes all tax-qualified equity REITs listed on the NYSE and the NASDAQ Market. The performance graph assumes that, at the close of trading on December 31, 2014,2016, $100 was invested in our common shares and in each of the indexes.indices. The comparison assumes the reinvestment of all distributions.
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 Period Ending
Index12/31/2014
12/31/2015
12/31/2016
12/31/2017
12/31/2018
12/31/2019
Investors Real Estate Trust100.00
91.58
101.67
84.91
77.36
119.31
S&P 500 Index100.00
101.38
113.51
138.29
132.23
173.86
FTSE Nareit Equity REITs100.00
103.04
110.83
115.15
110.70
137.65
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Period Ending
Index12/31/201612/31/201712/31/201812/31/201912/31/202012/31/2021
Centerspace100.00 83.52 76.11 117.40 119.46 193.85 
S&P 500 Index100.00 121.83 116.49 153.17 181.35 233.41 
FTSE Nareit Equity REITs100.00 105.23 100.36 126.45 116.34 166.64 
FTSE Nareit Equity Apartments Index100.00 103.72 107.56 135.87 115.02 188.19 
Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence

Item 6.    Selected Financial Data
Set forth below is selected financial data on a historical basis for the year ended December 31, 2019, the eight months ended December 31, 2018, and the four most recent fiscal years ended April 30, 2018. This information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
  (in thousands, except per share data)
  Year Ended
Eight Months Ended
Fiscal Years Ended April 30,
  December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
2018
2017
2016
2015
Consolidated Statement of Operations Data                   
Revenue $185,755
$121,871
$169,745
$160,104
$145,500
$141,294
Impairment of real estate investments in continuing and discontinued operations 
1,221
18,065
57,028
5,983
6,105
Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations and real estate and other investments 97,624
10,277
183,687
74,847
33,422
6,093
Income (loss) from continuing operations 84,822
(5,890)(37,194)(46,228)9,182
10,237
Income (loss) from discontinued operations 
570
164,823
76,753
67,420
18,447
Net income (loss) 84,822
(5,320)127,629
30,525
76,602
28,684
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests 78,669
(4,398)116,788
43,347
72,006
24,087
        
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data       
Total real estate investments 1,311,472
1,289,476
1,380,245
1,121,385
1,204,654
1,057,356
Total assets 1,392,418
1,335,997
1,426,658
1,474,514
1,755,022
1,992,092
Revolving lines of credit 50,079
57,500
124,000
57,050
17,500
60,500
Notes payable 269,058
143,991
69,514



Mortgages payable 329,664
444,197
509,919
565,978
648,173
453,928
Total Investors Real Estate Trust shareholders’ equity 619,053
568,786
605,663
553,721
618,758
652,110
        
Consolidated Per Common Share Data (basic and diluted)
       
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations – basic $6.06
$(0.79)$(3.54)$(3.01)
$(0.32)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations – basic $
$0.04
$12.25
$5.59
$4.91
$1.37
Net income (loss) per common share - basic $6.06
$(0.75)$8.71
$2.58
$4.91
$1.05
        
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations – diluted $6.00
$(0.79)$(3.54)$(3.01)
$(0.32)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations – diluted $
$0.04
$12.25
$5.59
$4.91
$1.37
Net income (loss) per common share - diluted $6.00
$(0.75)$8.71
$2.58
$4.91
$1.05
        
Distributions $2.80
$2.10
$2.80
$4.60
$5.20
$5.20
        
Other Data       
Total apartment communities 69
87
90
87
99
100
Total homes 11,953
13,702
14,176
13,212
12,974
11,844
        
Funds from operations applicable to common shares and units $52,866
$30,559
$38,941
$55,207
$103,874
$86,575
Reserved
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CALENDAR YEAR  2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Tax status of distributions       
Capital gain 38.53%100.00%48.87%87.57%11.99%23.09%
Ordinary income 23.43%
14.59%12.43%36.28%25.74%
Return of capital 38.04%
36.54%
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Resultsof Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes appearing elsewhere in this report. Historical results and trends which might appear in the consolidated financial statements should not be interpreted as being indicative of future operations.
We are presenting our resultresults of operations for the years ended December 31, 20192021 and 2018, the eight months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017.2020. For additional comparison of results of operations for the eight monthsyears ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017, and the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017,December 31, 2019, please refer to our TransitionAnnual Report on from 10-KTForm 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2019. Unaudited data is shown for the year ended December 31, 2018 and the eight months ended December 31, 2017.22, 2021.
We consider thisThis 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 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.
Executive Summary 
We own, manage, acquire, redevelop, and develop 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 December 31, 2019,2021, we owned interests in 6979 apartment communities consisting of 11,95314,441 homes as detailed in Item 2 - Properties. Property owned, as presented in the consolidated balance sheet,sheets, was $1.6$2.3 billion at December 31, 2019,2021, compared to $1.6 billion and $1.7$1.8 billion at December 31, 2018, and April 30, 2018, respectively.2020.
Renting apartment homes is our primary source of revenue, and our business objective is to provide great homes. We strive to maximize resident satisfaction and retention by investing in high-quality assets in desirable locations and creatingdeveloping and training team members to create vibrant apartment communities through resident-centered operations. We believe that delivering superior resident experiences will drive consistent profitability for our shareholders. We have paid quarterly distributions continuouslyevery quarter since our first distribution in 1971.
COVID-19 Developments
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on our business since March 2020, when it spread to many of the markets in which we own properties. Our first priority continues to be the health and well-being of our residents, team members, and the communities we serve. We enhanced cleaning protocols at our communities and offices, implemented physical distancing in community common spaces, and instituted remote work guidelines for our team members, all in accordance with state and local guidelines. We provided rent deferrals to residents and rent abatement to commercial tenants who were financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Certain states and cities, including some of those in which our apartment communities are located, have reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic by instituting quarantines, restrictions on travel, shelter-in-place or stay-at-home directives, restrictions on types of businesses that may continue to operate, and restrictions on the types of construction projects that may continue. The availability of vaccines has led many states and cities to lift restrictions; however, due to new variants of the virus, we cannot predict whether restrictions will be reinstated or if additional restrictions will be imposed in the future. We implemented a plan to safely re-open common spaces in our communities while adhering to state and local guidelines, but we recognize that an increase in COVID-19 cases in these markets could cause us to close common spaces or take other preventive measures.
We cannot predict the continued impact of the pandemic, including the impact of the proposed U.S. vaccinemandate, and the degree to which our business and results of operations may be affected, particularly given the extended duration of the pandemic.
Financial Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Many companies, especially in urban areas, have extended directives for employees to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. These extended directives have resulted in decreased traffic to businesses and, in some cases, closures of businesses in urban areas, which has resulted in lower demand and lower rent increases for our urban based apartment communities. The COVID-19 pandemic and these directives have affected our operations but did not have a material impact on our financial condition, operating results, or cash flows for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021.
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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may have adverse financial and economic impacts that include, but are not limited to, the following:
cause our residents or commercial tenants to defer or stop rental payments, and abandon or fail to renew leases, which would reduce our primary source of net operating income and cash flows;
cause the capital markets generally to become restricted or unavailable, thereby limiting our access to any needed debt or equity capital financing;
impact the business of, or cause the loss of, certain critical third-party suppliers or other service providers;
restrict our ability to continue to pay dividends on a quarterly basis at the current rate;
impair the value of our tangible or intangible assets;
require us to record loss contingencies and incur additional expenses related to our COVID-19 response; or
cause the U.S. economy to suffer an extended economic slowdown, which could lead to a prolonged recession or even economic depression, which in turn would affect the demand for our apartment communities and could have an adverse impact on our business and operating results.
Despite our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our rental revenue in future years cannot be determined at present. The situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic remains fluid, and we are actively managing our response in collaboration with residents, commercial tenants, government officials, and business partners and assessing potential impacts to our financial position and operating results, as well as potential adverse impacts on our business. Our management remains committed to ensuring the safety of our team members, residents, and communities, and to maintaining the financial stability of our business enterprise for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Significant Transactions and Events for the Year Ended December 31, 20192021
Financial Highlights. For the year ended December 31, 2019,2021, our financial highlights included the following:
Net income of $6.00Loss was $0.47 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2019,2021, compared to a lossNet Loss of $1.83$0.15 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2018.2020;
Same-store year-over-year revenue growth of 3.7%4.8%, driven by 3.0%5.1% growth in rental revenue, offset by a decrease of 0.3% in occupancy; and 0.7%
Same-store net operating income growth in occupancy.of 4.8%.
Acquisitions and Dispositions. During the year ended December 31, 2019,2021, we completed the following transactions in furtherance of our strategic plan:
Continued our focusClosed on key growth markets, expandinga strategic portfolio acquisition in Minneapolis and St. Cloud, Minnesota for an aggregate acquisition cost of $359.9 million. The portfolio is comprised of 14 apartment communities in Minneapolis and Denver, Colorado, acquiring a total of three apartment communities in these markets, consistingSt. Cloud with a total of 696 homes, for2,696 apartment homes. In connection with this transaction, we issued 1.8 million Series E preferred units with a par value of $100 per unit. The Series E preferred units pay a 3.875% dividend rate and are convertible, at the holder’s option, into Units at an aggregate purchaseexchange rate of 1.2048 Units per Series E preferred unit, representing a conversion price of $169.3 million.$83.00 per Unit. The acquired assets were subject to $126.5 million in mortgage liabilities, of which $20.0 million was assumed at a rate of 4.31% with the remaining amount financed through a $198.9 million Fannie Mae credit facility agreement. The FMCF includes tranches in 7, 10, and 12-year increments with a weighted average interest rate of 2.78%;
Exited from secondaryAcquired Civic Lofts, a 176-home apartment community located in Denver, Colorado for $63.0 million;
Acquired Union Pointe, a 256-home apartment community located in Longmont, Colorado for $76.9 million; and tertiary markets in Topeka, Kansas, Sioux City, Iowa, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota and decreased our exposure in Bismarck, North Dakota. In total, we disposed
Disposed of 21five apartment communities two other properties,in Rochester, Minnesota and three parcels of unimproved landa commercial property for an aggregate sale price of $203.1$62.3 million.
Financing Transactions. During the year ended December 31, 2019,2021, we completed the following financing transactions:    
Entered into an equity distribution agreement for 2019 ATM Program, through which we may offer and sellIssued 1.8 million common shares havingat an aggregate gross salesaverage price of up to $150.0 million, in amounts and at times as we determine. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we issued 308,444 common shares under the 2019 ATM Program$86.13 per share for total consideration, net of commissions and issuance costs, of approximately $22.0 million.$156.4 million;

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Entered into a private shelfAmended and expanded our Note Purchase Private Shelf Agreement to increase the aggregate amount under the agreement for the issuancefrom $150.0 million to $225.0 million and issued $50.0 million of up to $150.02.7% unsecured Series C Notes due June 6, 2030;
Issued $125.0 million of unsecured senior promissory notes. Under this agreement, we issued $75.0 million of Series A notes due September 13, 2029, bearingwith a weighted average interest at a rate of 3.84% annually,2.6% and $50.0weighted average maturity of 10.5 years; and
Paid $3.8 million to terminate two interest rate swaps in connection with the pay down of Series B notes due September 30, 2028, bearing interest at a rate of 3.69% annually. We have $25.0 million remaining available under the private shelf agreement.our term loans.
Outlook
We intend to continue our focus on maximizing the financial performance of the propertiescommunities in our existing portfolio. To accomplish this, we have introduced initiatives to expand our operating margin by enhancing the resident experience, making value-add investments, and implementing technology solutions and expense controls. We will actively manage our existing portfolio and strategically pursue acquisitions of multifamily communities in our target markets of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Denver, Colorado as opportunities arise and market conditions allow and toallow. We will explore potential new markets and acquisition opportunities.opportunities, including in Nashville, Tennessee, as market conditions allow. Our continued management of a strong balance sheet should provide us with flexibility to pursue both internal and external growth.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Net Operating Income
The following table provides a reconciliation of operating income to net operating income (“NOI”), which is defined below.
 (in thousands, except percentages)
 Twelve Months Ended December 31, (in thousands, except percentages)
 20192018$ Change
% Change
Year Ended December 31,
    20212020$ Change% Change
Operating income (loss) $11,417
$(13,602)$25,019
(183.9)%Operating income (loss)$29,892 $33,843 $(3,951)(11.7)%
Adjustments:   Adjustments:
Property management expenses 6,186
5,537
649
11.7 %Property management expenses8,752 5,801 2,951 50.9 %
Casualty loss 1,116
815
301
36.9 %Casualty loss344 1,662 (1,318)(79.3)%
Depreciation and amortization 74,271
77,624
(3,353)(4.3)%Depreciation and amortization92,165 75,593 16,572 21.9 %
Impairment 
19,030
(19,030)(100.0)%
General and administrative expenses 14,450
14,883
(433)(2.9)%General and administrative expenses16,213 13,440 2,773 20.6 %
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate and other investments(Gain) loss on sale of real estate and other investments(27,518)(25,503)(2,015)7.9 %
Net operating income $107,440
$104,287
$3,153
3.0 %Net operating income$119,848 $104,836 $15,012 14.3 %
Consolidated Results of Operations
The following consolidated results of operations cover the years ended December 31, 20192021 and 2018,2020.
 (in thousands)
 Year Ended December 31,
 20212020$ Change% Change
Revenue
Same-store$166,326 $158,702 $7,624 4.8 %
Non-same-store29,298 5,424 23,874 440.2 %
Other2,831 2,147 684 31.9 %
Dispositions3,250 11,721 (8,471)(72.3)%
Total201,705 177,994 23,711 13.3 %
Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes
Same-store67,306 64,204 3,102 4.8 %
Non-same-store11,790 2,152 9,638 447.9 %
Other1,120 1,008 112 11.1 %
Dispositions1,641 5,794 (4,153)(71.7)%
Total81,857 73,158 8,699 11.9 %
Net operating income
Same-store99,020 94,498 4,522 4.8 %
Non-same-store17,508 3,272 14,236 435.1 %
Other1,711 1,139 572 50.2 %
Dispositions1,609 5,927 (4,318)(72.9)%
Total$119,848 $104,836 $15,012 14.3 %
Property management expense(8,752)(5,801)2,951 50.9 %
Casualty loss(344)(1,662)(1,318)(79.3)%
Depreciation and amortization(92,165)(75,593)16,572 21.9 %
General and administrative expenses(16,213)(13,440)2,773 20.6 %
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments27,518 25,503 (2,015)7.9 %
Interest expense(29,078)(27,525)1,553 5.6 %
Loss on extinguishment of debt(535)(23)512 2,226.1 %
Interest and other income (loss)(2,380)(1,552)(828)53.4 %
NET INCOME (LOSS)$(2,101)$4,743 $(6,844)(144.3)%
Dividends to preferred unitholders(640)(640)— — 
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership and Series E preferred units2,806 212 2,594 1,223.6 %
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities(94)126 (220)(174.6)%
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests(29)4,441 (4,470)(100.7)%
Dividends to preferred shareholders(6,428)(6,528)100 (1.5)%
Redemption of preferred shares— 297 (297)100.0 %
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$(6,457)$(1,790)$(4,667)260.7 %
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 Year Ended December 31,
Weighted Average Occupancy (1)
20212020
Same-store94.4 %94.7 %
Non-same-store94.2 %93.8 %
Total94.3 %94.7 %
(1)Weighted average occupancy is defined as the eight months ended December 31, 2018percentage resulting from dividing actual rental revenue by scheduled rental revenue. Scheduled rental revenue represents the value of all homes, with occupied homes valued at contractual rental rates pursuant to leases and 2017,vacant homes valued at estimated market rents. When calculating actual rents for occupied homes and market rents for vacant homes, delinquencies and concessions are not taken into account. The currently offered effective rates on new leases at the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018community are used as the starting point in determination of the market rates of vacant homes. We believe that weighted average occupancy is a meaningful measure of occupancy because it considers the value of each vacant unit at its estimated market rate. Weighted average occupancy may not completely reflect short-term trends in physical occupancy, and 2017.our calculation of weighted average occupancy may not be comparable to that disclosed by other real estate companies.
  (in thousands)
  Year Ended December 31,2019 vs. 2018
  2019
2018
$ Change
% Change
   (unaudited)
  
Revenue     
Same-store $135,939
$131,149
$4,790
3.7 %
Non-same-store 25,495
15,646
9,849
62.9 %
Other properties and dispositions 24,321
33,573
(9,252)(27.6)%
Total 185,755
180,368
5,387
3.0 %
Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes     
Same-store 58,155
56,047
2,108
3.8 %
Non-same-store 9,031
5,518
3,513
63.7 %
Other properties and dispositions 11,129
14,516
(3,387)(23.3)%
Total 78,315
76,081
2,234
2.9 %
Net operating income     
Same-store 77,784
75,102
2,682
3.6 %
Non-same-store 16,464
10,128
6,336
62.6 %
Other properties and dispositions 13,192
19,057
(5,865)(30.8)%
Total $107,440
$104,287
$3,153
3.0 %
Property management expense (6,186)(5,537)649
11.7 %
Casualty loss (1,116)(815)301
36.9 %
Depreciation and amortization (74,271)(77,624)(3,353)(4.3)%
Impairment of real estate investments 
(19,030)(19,030)(100.0)%
General and administrative expenses (14,450)(14,883)(433)(2.9)%
Operating income (loss) 11,417
(13,602)25,019
(183.9)%
Interest expense (30,537)(32,733)(2,196)(6.7)%
Loss on extinguishment of debt (2,360)(678)1,682
248.1 %
Interest and other income 2,092
2,027
65
3.2 %
Income (loss) before gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments, gain (loss) on litigation settlement, and income (loss) from discontinued operations (19,388)(44,986)25,598
56.9 %
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments 97,624
12,011
85,613
712.8 %
Gain (loss) on litigation settlement 6,586

6,586
100.0 %
Income (loss) from continuing operations 84,822
(32,975)117,797
(357.2)%
Income (loss) from discontinued operations 
14,690
(14,690)(100.0)%
NET INCOME (LOSS) $84,822
$(18,285)$103,107
(563.9)%
Dividends to preferred unitholders (537)
(537)(100.0)%
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership (6,752)2,553
(9,305)(364.5)%
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities 1,136
709
427
60.2 %
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests 78,669
(15,023)93,692
(623.7)%
Dividends to preferred shareholders (6,821)(6,821)

NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $71,848
$(21,844)$93,692
(428.9)%

  Year Ended  Eight Months Ended  Year Ended
  December 31,  December 31,  April 30,
Weighted Average Occupancy (1)
 2019
2018
  2018
2017
  2018
2017
Same-store 94.3%93.6%  93.7%93.1%  93.7%91.5%
Non-same-store 94.1%88.7%  90.3%73.1%  87.9%77.0%
Total 94.3%93.0%  93.2%92.1%  92.5%89.3%
(1)Weighted average occupancy is defined as the percentage resulting from dividing actual rental revenue by scheduled rental revenue. Scheduled rental revenue represents the value of all homes, with occupied homes valued at contractual rental rates pursuant to leases and vacant homes valued at estimated market rents. When calculating actual rents for occupied homes and market rents for vacant homes, delinquencies and concessions are not taken into account. The currently offered effective rates on new leases at the community are used as the starting point in determination of the market rates of vacant homes. We believe that weighted average occupancy is a meaningful measure of occupancy because it considers the value of each vacant unit at is estimated market rate. Weighted average occupancy may not completely reflect short-term trends in physical occupancy, and our calculation of weighted average occupancy may not be comparable to that disclosed by other real estate companies.
 December 31, December 31, April 30, December 31,
Number of Homes 2019
2018
  2018
2017
  2018
2017
Number of Homes20212020
Same-store 10,402
10,402
  12,347
12,344
  11,320
11,320
Same-store10,672 10,672 
Non-same-store 1,551
1,355
  1,355
965
  2,856
1,892
Non-same-store3,769 647 
Total 11,953
11,757
  13,702
13,309
  14,176
13,212
Total14,441 11,319 
Net operating income. Net Operating Income (“NOI”)NOI is a non-GAAP financial measure which we define as total real estate revenues less property operating expenses, including real estate taxes, which is reconciled to operating income (loss) in the table above. We believe that NOI is an important supplemental measure of operating performance for real estate because it provides a measure of operations that is unaffected by depreciation, amortization, financing, property management overhead, casualty losses, and general and administrative expense. NOI does not represent cash generated by operating activities in accordance with 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.
Throughout this Annual Report, on Form 10-K, we have provided certain information on a same-store and non-same-store basis. Same-store apartment communities are owned or in service for the entiretysubstantially all of the periods being compared and, in the case of development properties, have achieved a target level of physical occupancy of 90%. On the first day of each calendar year, we determine the composition of our same-store pool for that year as well as adjust the previous year, which allows us to evaluate the performance of existing apartment communities and their contribution to net income. Management believes that measuring performance on a same-store basis is useful to investors because it enables evaluation of how our communities are performing year-over-year. Management uses this measure to assess whether or not it has been successful in increasing NOI, renewing the leases of existing residents, controlling operating costs, and making prudent capital improvements. The discussion below focuses on the main factors affecting real estate revenue and real estate expenses from same-store apartment communities because changes from one year to another in real estate revenue and expenses from non-same-store communities are due to the addition of those properties to or from our real estate portfolio, and accordingly provide less useful information for evaluating the ongoing operational performance of our real estate portfolio.   
For the comparison of the twelve months ended December 31, 20192021 and 2018, 632020, 59 apartment communities were classified as same-store and sixtwenty-one apartment communities were non-same-store. See Item 2 - Properties for the list of communities classified as same-store and non-same-store. Sold communities and communities designated as heldare included in “Other” for the periods prior to the sale, are in "Other." "Other"which also includes non-multifamily properties and the non-multifamily components of mixed usemixed-use properties.
Revenue. Total revenue increased by 3.0%13.3% to $185.8$201.7 million for the year ended December 31, 20192021 compared to $180.4$178.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2018. Six2020. Revenue from 21 non-same-store apartment communities contributed $9.8and other properties increased by $23.9 million to the increase,and $684,000, respectively, offset by a $9.3decrease of $8.5 million decrease from dispositions and other properties.dispositions. Revenue from same-store communities increased by 3.7%4.8% or $4.8$7.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2019,2021, compared to the same period in the prior year. Approximately 3.0% of the increase was attributable to growth in average rental revenue. Approximately 0.7%5.1% of the increase was due to higher average rental revenue, offset by a 0.3% decrease in occupancy as weighted average occupancy increaseddecreased from 93.6%94.7% to 94.3%94.4% for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2019,2021, respectively.
Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes. Total property operating expenses, including real estate taxes, increased by 2.9%11.9% to $78.3$81.9 million in the year ended December 31, 20192021 compared to $76.1$73.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2018. A total of $3.5 million of the increase was attributable to2020. Property operating expenses from non-same-store apartment communities but was

partiallyincreased by $9.6 million, offset by a decrease of $3.4$4.2 million from other properties, primarily due to dispositions.sold properties. Property operating expenses at same-store communities increased by 3.8%4.8% or $2.1$3.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2019,2021, compared to the same period in the prior year. At same-store communities, controllable expenses (which exclude insurance and real estate taxes), increased by $1.5 million, primarily due to
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increases in utilities, compensation costs, turnover and maintenance, and marketing costs of $689,000, $284,000, $278,000, and $239,000, respectively. Non-controllable expenses at same-store communities increased by $1.7 million primarily due to insurance costs. Insurance and real estate taxes comprised $1.1 million and $263,000$632,000 of the increase, respectively, and rose by a combined 8.1%. The increase in insurance expense was due to a $324,000 adjustment in the prior year from the favorable resolution of insurance claims and $478,000 of higher deductible costs, with the remainder from an increase in premiums. Controllable operating expenses, which exclude insurance and real estate taxes, increased by $697,000 or 1.8%, primarily driven by snow removal and other maintenance costs.respectively.
Net operating income. NOI increased by 3.0%14.3% to $107.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to $104.3$119.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2018.2021 compared to $104.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2020. Net operating income from same-store and non-same-store communities increased by $4.5 million and $14.2 million, respectively, offset by a decrease of $4.3 million from dispositions.
Property management expense. Property management expense, consisting of property management overhead and property management fees paid to third parties was $6.2increased by 50.9% to $8.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2019 and $5.52021, compared to $5.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2018.2020. The increase was primarily driven bydue to $1.2 million in non recurring technology initiatives andas well as $1.2 million in compensation costs including severance.due to the filling of open positions and additional staffing related to the acquisition of 17 communities during the year.
Casualty gain (loss). Casualty loss increaseddecreased by 36.9%79.3% to $1.1$344,000 in the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $1.7 million in the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to $815,000 in the year ended December 31, 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2019, many of our markets were impacted by a series of adverse weather-related events. These events included extreme cold and record-setting snowfall, which caused excess ice and snow accumulation, resulting in water damage to some of our apartment communities. Substantially all of the damage from these weather-related events will be covered by insurance. We recorded casualty losses of $641,000 during the year, representing the aggregate annual stop loss under our insurance coverage.2020. The remaining increase is a result of uninsured water intrusion damage at one apartment community and uninsured water damagedecrease was primarily due to mechanical failure at another apartment community. In the same period ofweather-related losses that occurred in the prior year we recorded $50,000which did not occur in aggregate stop loss under our insurance coverage as a result of favorable claims experience.the current year.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization decreasedincreased by 4.3%21.9% to $74.3$92.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2019,2021, compared to $77.6$75.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2018. This decrease was primarily due2020, attributable to an increase of $21.6 million from non-same-store properties, offset by decreases of $2.3 million and $2.7 million at same-store communities and sold properties, certain intangible assets becoming fully amortized, and an adjustment in the prior year due to shortening the estimated useful life of a non-multifamily property, which elevated depreciation expense in the prior year.
Impairment of real estate investments.  During the year ended December 31, 2019, we had no impairment losses, reflecting the overall improvement in the quality of our current portfolio, compared to $19.0 million in the same period of the prior year. See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on impairments. respectively.
General and administrative expenses.  General and administrative expenses decreasedincreased by 2.9%20.6% to $14.5$16.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2019,2021, compared to $14.9$13.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, primarily attributable to decreasesincreases of $737,000$1.3 million in legal feesincentive-based compensation costs related to our pursuitcompany performance and share-based compensation arrangements due to the timing and form of a recoverygrants and $808,000 in non-recurring technology initiatives.
Gain (loss) on a construction defect claim, $608,000 in severance-related costs, and $296,000 insale of real estate taxand other investments.  In the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, we recorded gains on sold parcelssale of land. These decreases were partially offset by an increasereal estate and other investments in continuing operations of $871,000 in compensation costs as result of a decrease in open positions$27.5 million and higher incentive compensation related to expanding the participant pool in the long-term incentive plan.$25.5 million, respectively.
Operating income (loss).income. Operating income increaseddecreased by 183.9%11.7% to $11.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to a loss of $13.6$29.9 million in the year ended December 31, 2018.2021, compared to $33.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2020.
Interest expense.  Interest expense decreased 6.7%increased 5.6% to $30.5$29.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2019,2021, compared to $32.7$27.5 million in the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, primarily due to maintaining a larger average daily balance on the replacementline of maturing debt withcredit compared to the same period of the prior year and the addition of new unsecured senior notes and the Fannie Mae credit facility, offset by a lower rate debt.weighted average interest rate.
Loss on extinguishment of debt. We recorded lossLoss on extinguishment of debt increased to $535,000 in the yearsyear ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 of $2.4 million and $678,000, respectively,2021, compared to $23,000 in the year ended December 31, 2020, primarily due to prepayment penalties associated with the disposal of assets and the write-off of unamortized loan costs.
Interest and other income.income (loss).  We recorded interestInterest and other income in the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 of $2.1(loss) decreased to $2.4 million and $2.0 million, respectively.
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments.  In the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, we recorded gains on sale of real estate and other investments in continuing operations of $97.6 million and $12.0 million, respectively, primarily related to increased dispositions in 2019.

Gain (loss) on litigation settlement. In the year ended December 31, 2019, we recorded a gain on litigation settlement of $6.6 million from the settlement of a construction defect claim.
Income (loss) from discontinued operations.  We had no income from discontinued operationsloss in the year ended December 31, 20192021, compared to $14.7a loss of $1.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2018.prior year. The decrease was primarily due to a $5.4 million loss related to the termination of interest rate swaps, compared to a $3.4 million loss from marketable securities in the prior year.
AcquisitionsFunds from Operations and Dispositions
We added $171.4 million of new real estate to our portfolio during the year ended December 31, 2019. We continued our portfolio transformation by disposing of our portfolios in Topeka, Kansas, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sioux City, Iowa, and certain communities in Bismarck, North Dakota. We sold 21 apartment communities, two commercial properties, and three parcels of land for an aggregate sale price of $203.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2019. See Note 9 of the notes to consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report for a table detailing our acquisitions and dispositions for the year ended December 31, 2019, for the transition period ended December 31, 2018, and for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018.
Core Funds From Operations
We believe that Funds from Operations (“FFO”), which is a non-GAAP standard supplemental measure for equity real estate investment trusts, is helpful to investors in understanding our operating performance, primarily because its calculation does not assume the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time, as implied by the historical cost convention of GAAP and the recording of depreciation.
We use the definition of Funds from Operations ("FFO")FFO adopted by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. (“Nareit”). Nareit defines FFO as net income or loss calculated in accordance with GAAP, excluding:
depreciation and amortization related to real estate;
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gains and losses from the sale of certain real estate assets; and
impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity.
The exclusion in Nareit’s definition of FFO of impairment write-downs and gains and losses from the sale of 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.
Due to limitations of the Nareit FFO definition, we have made certain interpretations in applying the definition. We believe all such interpretations not specifically provided for in the Nareit definition are consistent with the definition. Nareit's FFO White Paper 2018 Restatement clarified that impairment write-downs of land related to a REIT'sREIT’s main business are excluded from FFO and a REIT has the option to exclude impairment write-downs of assets that are incidental to the main business.
We believe that FFO, which is a standard supplemental measure for equity REITs, 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 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 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.
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 GAAP, andnor is not necessarilyit indicative of sufficient cash flowfunds available to fund all of ourcash needs, or ourincluding the ability to service indebtedness or make distributions.distributions to shareholders.
Core Funds from Operations ("Core FFO"), a non-GAAP measure, is FFO adjusted for non-routine items or items not considered core to business operations. By further adjusting for items that are not considered part of core business operations, the company believes that Core FFO provides investors with additional information to compare core operating and financial performance between periods. Core FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income or as any other GAAP measurement of performance, but rather should be considered an additional supplemental measure. Core FFO also does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund all cash needs, including the ability to service indebtedness or make distributions to shareholders. Core FFO is a non-GAAP and non-standardized financial measure that may be calculated differently by other REITs and that should not be considered a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP.
Net incomeloss available to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2019 increased2021 decreased to $71.8$6.5 million compared to a net loss of $21.8$1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2018.2020. FFO applicable to common shares and Units for the year ended December 31, 2019,2021, increased to $52.9$54.9 million compared to $43.9$47.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, a change of 20.4%16.0%, primarily due to a $6.6 million gain on litigation settlement, as well as higherincreased NOI atfrom same-store and non-same-store communities as well as lower casualty losses and reductionsa prior year loss of $3.4 million on marketable securities that did not occur in the current year. These increases were offset by decreased NOI from sold properties, increases in interest expense, property management and general and administrative expenses. The increase in FFO was partially offset by decreases in NOI from sold properties and increases in loss on extinguishment of debt, property management expenses, and weather-related casualty loss.a $5.4 million loss related to termination of interest rate swaps. For a comparison of FFO applicable to common shares and Units for the eight monthsyears ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017, and the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017, please2019, refer to our TransitionAnnual Report on from 10-KTForm 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2019.


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Reconciliation of Net Income Available to Common Shareholders to Funds from Operations and Core Funds From Operations
 (in thousands, except per share and unit amounts)
Year Ended December 31,
20212020
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders$(6,457)$(1,790)
Adjustments:
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership(2,806)(212)
Depreciation and amortization92,165 75,593 
Less depreciation – non real estate(366)(353)
Less depreciation – partially owned entities(93)(379)
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate(27,518)(25,503)
FFO applicable to common shares and Units$54,925 $47,356 
Adjustments to Core FFO:
Casualty loss (recovery)$— $749 
Loss on extinguishment of debt535 23 
Rebranding costs— 402 
Technology implementation costs2,020 — 
(Gain) loss on marketable securities— 3,378 
(Discount) premium on redemption of preferred shares— (297)
Commercial lease termination proceeds(450)— 
Acquisition related costs230 — 
Interest rate swap termination, amortization, and mark-to-market4,942 — 
Amortization of assumed debt(53)— 
Other miscellaneous items(64)— 
Core FFO applicable to common shares and Units$62,085 $51,611 
FFO applicable to common shares and Units$54,925 $47,356 
Dividends to preferred unitholders640 640 
FFO applicable to common shares and Units - diluted$55,565 $47,996 
Core FFO applicable to common shares and Units$62,085 $51,611 
Dividends to preferred unitholders640 640 
Core FFO applicable to common shares and Units - diluted$62,725 $52,251 
Per Share Data
Earnings (loss) per common share - diluted$(0.47)$(0.15)
FFO per share and Unit - diluted$3.54 $3.47 
Core FFO per share and Unit - diluted$3.99 $3.78 
Weighted average shares and Units - diluted15,704 13,835 
Operations
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 (in thousands, except per share and unit amounts)
 Years Ended December 31,  Eight Months Ended December 31,  Fiscal Years Ended April 30,
 20192018  20182017  2018 2017
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders$71,848
 $(21,844)  $(8,945) $117,461
  $104,562
 $31,366
Adjustments:      
  
     
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership6,752
 (2,553)  (1,032) 14,222
  12,702
 4,059
Depreciation and amortization74,271
 77,624
  50,456
 63,345
  90,515
 55,025
Less depreciation – non real estate(322) (305)  (203) (234)  (339) (210)
Less depreciation – partially owned entities(2,059) (2,795)  (1,828) (1,911)  (2,877) (2,251)
Impairment of real estate
 19,030
  1,221
 256
  18,065
 57,028
Less impairment - partially owned entities
 
  
 
  
 (14,963)
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate(97,624) (25,245)  (9,110) (167,553)  (183,687) (74,847)
Funds from operations applicable to common shares and Units$52,866
 $43,912
  $30,559
 $25,586
  $38,941
 $55,207
              
Funds from operations applicable to common shares and Units$52,866
 $43,912
  $30,559
 $25,586
  $38,941
 $55,207
Dividends to preferred unitholders537
 
  
 
  
 
Funds from operations applicable to common shares and Units - diluted$53,403
 $43,912
  $30,559
 $25,586
  $38,941
 $55,207
              
Per Share Data             
Earnings (loss) per common share - diluted$6.00
 $(1.83)  $(0.75) $9.78
  $8.71
 $2.59
FFO per share and Unit - diluted$4.05
 $3.29
  $2.29
 $1.90
  $2.89
 $4.02
              
Weighted average shares and Units - diluted13,182
 13,344
  13,324
 13,498
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
We desirestrive to create and maintain a strong balance sheet that offersand preserve financial flexibility, and enables us to pursue and acquire apartment communities thatwhich we believe should enhance our portfolio composition, operating metrics, and cash flow growth prospects.ability to capitalize on appropriate investment opportunities as they may arise. We intend to strengthen our capital and liquidity positions by continuingcontinue to focus on improving our core fundamentals, which include generating positive cash flows from operations,operation, 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 lines of credit, proceeds from property dispositions, including restricted cash related to net tax deferred proceeds, offerings of preferred and common shares under our shelf registration statement, including offerings of common shares under our 20192021 ATM Program, and long-term unsecured debt or long-termand secured mortgages.
Our primary liquidity demands are normally-recurring operating and overhead expenses, debt service and repayments, capital improvements to our communities, distributions to the holders of our preferred shares, common shares, Series D preferred units, Series E preferred units, and Units, value-add redevelopment, common and preferred share buybacks, Unit redemptions, and acquisition of additional communities.
We intend to maintain a strong balance sheet and preserve our financial flexibility, which we believe should enhance our ability to capitalize on appropriate investment opportunities as they may arise. We intend to maintain our capital structure by taking certain actions, including:
extending and sequencing our debt maturity dates;
managing interest rate exposure through the appropriate use of a mix of fixed and floating debt and utilizing our lines of credit and term loans as appropriate;
maintaining adequate coverage ratios on our debt obligations; and

where appropriate, accessing the equity markets through our 2019 ATM Program and other offerings under our shelf registration statement.
We have historically met our short-term liquidity requirements through net cash flows provided by our operating activities and, from time to time, through draws on our lines of credit. We considerbelieve our ability to generate cash from property operating activities and draws on our lines of credit to be adequate to meet all expected operating requirements and to make distributions to our shareholders in accordance with the REIT provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Budgeted expenditures for ongoing maintenance and capital improvements and renovations to our real estate portfolio are also generally expected to be funded from existing cash on hand, cash flow generated from property operations, draws on our lines of credit and/or new borrowings, and we believe we will have sufficient liquidity to meet our commitments over the next twelve months.
To maintain our qualification as a REIT, we must pay dividends to our shareholders aggregating annually at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, excluding net capital gains. Under a separate requirement, we must distribute 100% of net capital gains or pay a corporate level tax in lieu thereof. While we have historically satisfied this distribution requirement by making cash distributions to our shareholders, we may choose to satisfy this requirement by making distributions of other property, including, in limited circumstances, our own common shares. As a result of this distribution requirement, our Operating Partnership cannot rely on retained earnings to fund ongoing operations. We pay dividends from cash available for distribution. Until it is distributed, cash available for distribution is typically invested in investment grade securities or is used to reduce balances outstanding under our line of credit. In the event of deterioration in property operating results, we may need to consider additional cash preservation alternatives, including reducing development activities, capital improvements, and renovations. For the year ended December 31, 2019,2021, we declared cash distributions of $36.4$42.7 million to common shareholders and unitholders of IRET Properties,Centerspace, LP, as compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $69.6$84.0 million and FFO of $52.9$54.9 million. 
Factors that could increase or decrease our future liquidity include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates or sources of financing, general volatility in capital and credit markets, changes in minimum REIT dividend requirements, and our ability to access the capital markets on favorable terms, or at all. As a result of the foregoing conditions or general economic conditions in our markets that affect our ability to attract and retain residents, we may not generate sufficient cash flow from operations. If we are unable to obtain capital from other sources, we may not be able to pay the distribution required to maintain our status as a REIT, make required principal and interest payments, make strategic acquisitions or make necessary routine capital improvements or undertake re-developmentvalue add renovation opportunities with respect to our existing portfolio of operating assets. 
As of December 31, 2019,2021, we had total liquidity of approximately $226.5$204.8 million, which included $199.9$173.5 million available on our line of credit based on the value of unencumbered properties and $31.3 million of cash and cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2020, we had total liquidity of approximately $97.5 million, which included $97.1 million available on our line of credit based on the value of properties contained in our unencumbered asset pool ("UAP"(“UAP”) and $26.6 million of cash and cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2018, we had total liquidity of approximately $188.8 million, which included $175.0 million available on our line of credit based on the UAP and $13.8 million of cash and cash equivalents. As of April 30, 2018, we had total liquidity of approximately $187.9 million, which included $176.0 million available under our line of credit based on the UAP and $11.9 million$392,000 of cash and cash equivalents.
Potential Impact of COVID-19-Related Effects on Continuing Debt Availability
We have an unsecuredAlthough we are in compliance with our covenants under all of our debt facilities and currently expect to continue to remain in compliance with these covenants, there can be no assurance that we will remain in compliance with those covenants or be able to access these funds depending on the length of the COVID-19 pandemic and the breadth of its impact on the U.S. economy
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generally and the credit markets in particular. Under the terms of our credit facility, for $395.0 million,we may be unable to obtain advances under our credit facility if:
we are unable to make certain representations and warranties, including a certification that, since September 30, 2021, there has been no adverse change in our business, financial condition, operations, performance or properties, taken as a whole, which would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect;
changes in our consolidated property NOI or capitalization rates applicable to the properties in our borrowing base reduce or eliminate availability under our credit facility; or
changes in the nature and composition (including occupancy rate) of the properties in our borrowing base cause these properties to become ineligible to be part of our borrowing base, and if we are not able to replace such properties with other qualifying properties, such ineligibility could reduce or eliminate the availability under our credit facility.
Even if we remain in compliance with the commitment allocatedforegoing representations, warranties, and covenants, we may be unable to a revolving lineaccess the full amount available under our credit facilities if our lenders fail to fund their commitments.
As of the date of this filing, we have not experienced any restrictions or limitations on the availability of credit for $250.0 million andin our markets or with our lenders, although there can be no assurance that we will continue to be able to access the remaining $145.0 million allocated between two term loans: a $70.0 million unsecured term loan that matures on January 15, 2024 and a $75.0 million term loan that matures on August 31, 2025.credit markets generally or our credit facility in the future.
Debt
As of December 31, 2019, our2021, we had a multibank, revolving line of credit hadwith total commitments and borrowing capacity of $250.0 million, with borrowing capacity based on the value of properties contained inunencumbered properties. As of December 31, 2021, the UAP. The UAP provided for a borrowing capacity of approximately $250.0 million at year-end, offering additional borrowing availability of $199.9was $173.5 million beyond the $50.1$76.0 million drawn, including the balance on our operating line of credit, asdrawn. As of December 31, 2019. At December 31, 2018,2020, the line of credit borrowing capacity was $232.5$250.0 million based on the UAP,value of our unencumbered asset pool (“UAP”), of which $57.5$152.9 million was drawn on the line. The multi-bank line of credit bears interest either at the lender'slender’s base rate plus a margin ranging from 3525 to 8580 basis points, or the LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 135125 to 190180 basis points based on our consolidated leverage. The line of credit is utilized to refinance existing indebtedness, to finance property acquisitions, to finance capital expenditures, and for general corporate purposes.Thispurposes. This credit facility matures on August 31, 2022, with one twelve-monthin September 2025 and has an accordion option to extendincrease borrowing capacity up to $400.0 million.
In January 2021, we amended and expanded our private shelf agreement with PGIM, Inc., an affiliate of Prudential Financial, Inc., and certain affiliates of PGIM, Inc. (collectively, "PGIM") to increase the maturity date at our election.
Duringaggregate amount available for issuance of unsecured promissory notes to $225.0 million. We also issued $50.0 million of unsecured senior notes in connection with the year endedamendment. Under this agreement, we issued $200.0 million unsecured senior notes with $25.0 million remaining available, as of December 31, 2019,2021. In September 2021, we entered into a $50.0 million interest rate swap to fix the interest rate on a portion of our primary line of credit.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, we entered into a private shelfnote purchase agreement for the issuance of up to $150.0$125.0 million senior unsecured promissory notes, of unsecured senior promissory notes. Wewhich $25.0 million was under the private shelf agreement with PGIM. The following table shows the notes issued $75.0under both agreements.
(in thousands)
AmountMaturity DateInterest Rate
Series A$75,000 September 13, 20293.84 %
Series B$50,000 September 30, 20283.69 %
Series C$50,000 June 6, 20302.70 %
Series 2021-A$35,000 September 17, 20302.50 %
Series 2021-B$50,000 September 17, 20312.62 %
Series 2021-C$25,000 September 17, 20322.68 %
Series 2021-D$15,000 September 17, 20342.78 %
In September 2021, we entered into a $198.9 million Fannie Mae Credit Facility Agreement (“FMCF”) for financing the acquisition of Series A16 apartment communities. The FMCF is currently secured by mortgages on those apartment communities. The notes due September 13, 2029, bearingare interest-only, have varying maturity dates of 7, 10, and 12 years, and a blended weighted average interest at a rate of 3.84% annually,2.78%. As of December 31, 2021, the FMCF had a balance of $198.9 million. The FMCF is included within mortgages payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Mortgage loan indebtedness, excluding the FMCF, was $284.9 million on December 31, 2021 and $50.0$298.4 million on December 31, 2020. As of Series B notes due September 30, 2028, bearing interest at aDecember 31, 2021, the weighted average rate of 3.69% annually, underinterest on our mortgage debt was 3.81%, compared to 3.93% on December 31, 2020. Refer to Note 6 of our consolidated financial statements contained in this facility. An additional $25.0 million remains available under this agreement.Report for the principal payments due on our mortgage indebtedness and other tabular information.
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We also have a $6.0 million unsecured operating 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,matures on November 29, 2022, with pricing based on a market spread plus the one-month LIBOR index rate.
Mortgage loan indebtedness was $331.4 million on December 31, 2019, $446.0 million on December 31, 2018, and $512.1 million on April 30, 2018. All of our mortgageterm debt is at fixed rates of interest, with staggered maturities. This reduces the exposure to changes in interest rates, which minimizes the effect of interest rate fluctuations on our results of operations and cash flows. As of December 31, 2019, the weighted average rate of interest on our mortgage debt was 4.02%, compared to 4.58% on December 31, 2018, and 4.69% on April 30, 2018. Refer to Note 6 of our consolidated financial statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the principal payments due on our mortgage indebtedness and other tabular information.
Equity
In November 2019, we entered intoWe had an equity distribution agreement in connection with the 2019 ATM Program through which we maycould offer and sell common shares having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $150.0 million. Under the 2019 ATM Program, we sold shares having an aggregate sales price of $149.9 million. We replaced the 2019 ATM Program with the 2021 ATM program, through which we may offer and sell common shares having an aggregate sales price of up to $250.0 million, in amounts and at times that we determine. The proceeds from the sale of common shares under the 20192021 ATM Program are intended to be used for general corporate purposes, which may include the funding of future acquisitions and the repayment of indebtedness. During the year ended December 31, 2019,2021, we issued 308,4441.8 million common shares under the 2019 and 2021 ATM ProgramPrograms at an average price of $72.29$86.13 per share, net of commissions. Total consideration, net of commissions and issuance costs, was approximately $22.0$156.4 million. As of December 31, 2019,2021, common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $127.7$158.7 million remained available under the 20192021 ATM Program.
On December 7, 2016, our BoardSeptember 1, 2021, we issued 1.8 million Series E preferred units with a par value of Trustees authorized$100 per Series E preferred unit as partial consideration for the acquisition of 17 apartment communities. The Series E preferred unit holders receive a share repurchase program to repurchase up to $50 millionpreferred distribution at the rate of our common shares and/or3.875% per year. Each Series BE preferred shares overunit is convertible, at the holder’s option, into 1.2048 Units, representing a one-year period, and subsequently reauthorized the program for two additional one-year periods.
On December 5, 2019, our Boardconversion exchange rate of Trustees terminated this share repurchase program and authorized a new share purchase program to repurchase up to $50 million$83 per unit. The Series E preferred units have an aggregate liquidation preference of our common shares or preferred shares over a one-year period. Under this new repurchase program, we may repurchase common shares or preferred shares in open-market purchases, including pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 plans, as determined by management and in accordance with the requirements$181.4 million. The holders of the SEC. The extentSeries E preferred units do not have voting rights and are required to which we repurchase our shares, andhold the timing of such repurchases, will depend upon a variety of factors, including market conditions, regulatory requirements, and other corporate considerations, as determined by our executive management team. The programunits for one year before they may be suspended or discontinued at any time. As of December 31, 2019, $50.0 million remained available under our new repurchase program. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we repurchased and retired approximately 329,000 common shares for an aggregate cost of $18.0 million, including commissions, at an average price per share of $54.69, under the previous repurchase program. During the transition period ended December 31, 2018, we repurchased and retired approximately 42,000 common shares for an aggregate cost of $2.2 million, including commissions, at an average price per share of $51.36. During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018, we repurchased and retired approximately 178,000 common shares for an aggregate cost of $9.9 million, including commissions, at an average price per share of $55.82.elect to convert.
As of December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018,2021 and April 30, 2018,2020, we had 4.13.9 million Series C preferred shares outstanding. On October 30, 2017, we completed the redemption of all the outstanding 7.95% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares ("Preferred B Shares") for an aggregate redemption price of $115.0 million, and such shares are no longer outstanding as of such date.
Changes in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
As of December 31, 2019,2021, we had cash and cash equivalents of $31.3 million and restricted cash consisting of $2.3$2.4 million of escrows held by lenders for real estate taxes, insurance, and capital additions and $17.2$5.0 million in net tax-deferred exchange proceeds remaining from a portiondeposits for real estate acquisitions. As of our dispositions. WeDecember 31, 2020, we had cash and cash equivalents of $392,000 and restricted cash consisting of $5.5 million and $4.2$1.9 million of escrows held by lenders for real estate taxes, insurance, and capital additions asand $5.0 million in net tax-deferred exchange proceeds remaining from a portion of December 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018, respectively.

our dispositions.
The following discussion relates to changes in consolidated cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash which are presented in our consolidated statements of cash flows in Item 15 of this report.
Operating Activities. ForIn addition to cash flows from operations, during the year ended December 31, 2019, our2021, we generated capital from various activities, including:
Receipt of $174.5 million, net cash provided by operating activities was $69.6 million and impacted by:
The receipt of $5.2 millionfees, from the settlementissuance of our pursuit of recovery on a construction defect claim.unsecured senior notes;
Investing Activities. Net cash provided by investing activitiesReceipt of $61.3 million, net of transaction costs, from the sale of five apartment communities in Rochester, Minnesota and a commercial property;
Receipt of $196.7 million, net of fees, from the Fannie Mae credit facility which was $7.0used to pay off debt as partial consideration for the September 1,2021 portfolio acquisition; and
Receipt of $156.0 million, fornet of fees, from the issuance of 1.8 million common shares under our 2019 and 2021 ATM Programs.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, due primarily to:2021, we used capital for various activities, including:
The dispositionAcquisition of 21 apartment communities, two commercial properties, and three land parcels forUnion Pointe, a total sales price of $203.1 million;
Acquiring SouthFork Townhomes, a 272-home256-home apartment community located in Lakeville, Minnesota, FreightYard Townhomes and Flats, a 96-home apartment community located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Lugano at Cherry Creek, a 328-home apartment community located in Denver,Longmont, Colorado, for an aggregate purchase price of $169.3$76.9 million;
Acquiring an office buildingAcquisition of a portfolio of 17 apartment communities located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and St. Cloud, Minnesota, for $2.1$15.7 million which will becomein cash, the paydown of $106.7 million in existing mortgages, and the remainder through the issuance of Series E preferred units;
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Funding mezzanine and construction loans of $18.6 million;
Repaying approximately $36.3 million of mortgage principal;
Paying off $145.0 million in term loans;
Paying $3.8 million for the termination of interest rate swaps;
Paying $76.9 million on our Minot, North Dakota corporate office building after renovations have been completed;lines of credit;
Paying distributions on common shares, Series E preferred units, and Units of $43.4 million; and
Funding capital expendituresimprovements for apartment communities of approximately $21.0$35.9 million.
Financing Activities. During the year ended December 31, 2019, net cash used by financing activities was $49.8 million which was primarily due to:
Repaying approximately $177.7 million of mortgage principal;
Repurchasing 465,000 common shares and Units for an aggregate cost of approximately $26.2 million;
Paying distributions on common shares and Units of $36.4 million;
The receipt of $59.9 million from a mortgage secured by four apartment communities and $125.0 million from a private shelf agreement; and
The receipt of $22.0 million from the issuance of 308,444 common shares under our 2019 ATM Program.
Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments
Our primary contractual obligations relate to borrowings under our lines of credit, term loans, unsecured senior notes, and mortgages payable. The primary line of credit matures in August 2022 and had a $50.1$76.0 million balance outstanding at December 31, 2019. We also had two term loans with2021 and matures in September 2025. Our unsecured senior notes have an aggregate balance of $145.0$300.0 million at December 31, 2019: a $70.0 million term loan that matures2021 with varying maturities from September 2028 through September 2034.
 (in thousands)
  Less than  More than
 Total1 Year1-3 Years3-5 Years5 Years
Mortgages payable (principal and interest)$590,992 $43,056 $77,269 $105,374 $365,293 
Lines of credit (principal and interest)(1)
$84,665 $2,164 $4,584 77,917 — 
Total$675,657 $45,220 $81,853 $183,291 $365,293 
(1)The future interest payments on the lines of credit were estimated using the outstanding principal balance and interest rate in January 2024effect as of December 31, 2021.
We fund capital expenditures, primarily to maintain or renovate our apartment communities. The amounts of these expenditures can vary from year to year depending on the age of the apartment community, timing of planned improvements, and a $75.0 million term loan that matures in August 2025.lease turnover.
In addition,As of December 31, 2021, we had unsecured senior notes with an aggregate balance of $125.0 million at December 31, 2019. The $75.0 million of Series A senior notes mature on September 13, 2029 and the $50.0 million of Series B senior notes mature on September 30, 2028.
  (in thousands)
    Less than
     More than
  Total
 1 Year
 1-3 Years
 3-5 Years
 5 Years
Mortgages payable (principal and interest) $412,626
 $28,124
 $102,009
 $69,220
 $213,273
Lines of credit (principal and interest)(1)
 $54,849
 $1,818
 $53,031
 
 
Notes payable (principal and interest) $346,289
 $10,976
 $21,892
 $89,625
 $223,796
Total $813,764
 $40,918
 $176,932
 $158,845
 $437,069
(1)
The future interest payments on the lines of credit were estimated using the outstanding principal balance and interest rate in effect as of December 31, 2019.

no significant off-balance-sheet arrangements.
Inflation
Our apartment leases generally have terms of one year or less, which means that, in an inflationary environment, we would have the ability to increase rents upon the commencement of new leases or renewal of existing leases thereby minimizingto manage the riskimpact of inflation.inflation on our business. However, the cost to operate and maintain communities could increase at a rate greater than our ability to increase rents, which could adversely affect our results of operations. Extreme escalation of costs could have a negative impact on our residents and their ability to absorb rent increases. We also continue to monitor pressures surrounding supply chain challenges. A worsening of the current environment could contribute to delays in obtaining construction materials for maintenance or value add projects and result in higher than anticipated costs, which could prevent us from obtaining expected returns on value add projects.
Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements
As of December 31, 2019, we had no significant off-balance-sheet arrangements, as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of SEC Regulation S-K.
Critical Accounting Policies Estimates  
Set forth below is a summary of the accounting policiesestimates that management believes are critical to the preparation of the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Report.
Real Estate. Real estate is carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation, less an adjustment for impairment, if any. Depreciation requires an estimate by management of the useful life of each asset as well as an allocation of the costs associated with a property to its various components. As described further below, the process of allocating property costs to its components involves a considerable amount of subjective judgments to be made by management. If we do not allocate these costs appropriately or incorrectly estimate the useful lives of our real estate, depreciation expense may be misstated. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. We use a 10-37 year estimated life for buildings and improvements and a 5-10 year estimated life for furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Renovations and improvements that improve and/or extend the useful life of the asset are capitalized over their estimated useful life, generally five to twenty years.
In the first quarter
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Table 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. Refer to Note 2 of our consolidated financial statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion on this change and its impact.Contents
Property sales or dispositions are recorded when control of the assets are transferred to the buyer and we have no significant continuing involvement with the property sold. The gain or loss on disposal is recognized net of certain closing and other costs associated with the disposition.
Acquisition of Investments in Real Estate. Upon acquisitions of real estate, we assess the fair value of acquired tangible assets (including land, buildings and personal property), which is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and consider whether there were significant intangible assets acquired (for example, above-and below-market leases, the value of acquired in-place leases and resident relationships) and assumed liabilities, and allocate the purchase price based on these assessments. The as-if-vacant value is allocated to land, buildings, and personal property based on our determination of the relative fair value of these assets. Techniques used to estimate fair value include discounted cash flow analysis and reference to recent sales of comparable properties. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors, including the historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions that may affect the property. Land value is assigned based on the purchase price if land is acquired separately or based on a relative fair value allocation if acquired in a portfolio acquisition.
Other intangible assets acquired include amounts for in-place lease values that are based upon our evaluation of the specific characteristics of the leases. Factors considered in the fair value analysis include an estimate of carrying costs and foregone rental income during hypothetical expected lease-up periods, consideration of current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases. We also consider information about each property obtained during our pre-acquisition due diligence, marketing and leasing activities in estimating the relative fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired.
Capitalization of Costs. We follow the real estate project costs guidance in ASC 970, Real Estate – General, in accounting for the costs of development and re-development projects. As real estate is undergoing development or re-development, all project costs directly associated with and attributable to the development and construction of a project, including interest expense and real estate tax expense, are capitalized to the cost of the real property. The capitalization period begins when development activities and expenditures begin and ends upon completion, which is when the asset is ready for its intended use. Generally, rental property is considered substantially complete upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

Real Estate Held For Sale.  Properties are classified as held for sale when they meet the necessary criteria, which include: (a) management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the asset, and (b) the sale of the asset is probable and expected to be completed within one year. We generally consider these criteria to be met when the transaction has been approved by our Board of Trustees, there are no known significant contingencies related to the sale, and management believes it is probable that the sale will be completed within one year. Real estate held for sale is stated at the lower of its carrying amount or estimated fair value less disposal costs. Depreciation is not recorded on assets classified as held for sale.
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 these standards, 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.
Impairment.  We periodically evaluate our long-lived assets, including our 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,property, and legal and environmental concerns. If indicators exist, we compare the expected future undiscounted cash flows for the long-lived asset groupproperty against the carrying amount of that asset group.property. 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.amount. 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. Plans to hold properties over longer periods decrease the likelihood of recording impairment losses.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For disclosure regarding recent accounting pronouncements and the anticipated impact they will have on our operations, please refer to Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Report.
Item 7A. 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 usehave used interest rate swaps to offset the impact of interest rate fluctuations on our $70.0 million and $75.0 million variable-rate debt. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we prepaid two variable rate term loans and a portionterminated two of our four interest rate swaps. As of December 31, 2021, we had a swap with a notional of $75.0 million on the line of credit. The swap on our $70.0 million term loancredit and which has a notional amount of $70.0 million and an average pay rate of 2.16%. The2.81% and a forward swap on our $75.0 million term loan haswith a notional amount of $75.0 million and an average pay rate of 2.81%. The swap on our line of credit has a notional amount of $50.0 million and an average pay rate of 2.02%.$70.0 million. The aggregate fair value of our interest rate swaps is a liability of $7.6$5.7 million, as of December 31, 2019.2021. We do not enter into derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The interest rate swaps expose us to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counterparty under the terms of the agreement.
We have a private shelf agreement with PGIM, Inc., an affiliate of Prudential Financial, Inc., and certain affiliates of PGIM, Inc. (collectively, PGIM) for the issuance of up to $225.0 million of unsecured senior promissory notes (“unsecured senior notes”). We also issued $50.0 million of unsecured senior notes in connection with the amendment. Under this agreement, we issued $200.0 million unsecured senior notes with $25.0 million remaining available as of December 31, 2021. In September 2021, we entered into a note purchase agreement for the issuance of $125.0 million senior unsecured promissory notes, of which $25.0 million was under the private shelf agreement with PGIM. The following table shows the notes issued under both agreements. The table below shows the notes issued under both agreements.
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(in thousands)
AmountMaturity DateInterest Rate
Series A$75,000 September 13, 20293.84 %
Series B$50,000 September 30, 20283.69 %
Series C$50,000 June 6, 20302.70 %
Series 2021-A$35,000 September 17, 20302.50 %
Series 2021-B$50,000 September 17, 20312.62 %
Series 2021-C$25,000 September 17, 20322.68 %
Series 2021-D$15,000 September 17, 20342.78 %
During the year ended December 31, 2019,2021, we entered into a private shelf agreement$198.9 million Fannie Mae Credit Facility Agreement (“FMCF”) for the issuancefinancing of up to $150.0 million16 apartment communities acquired. The FMCF is currently secured by mortgages on those apartment communities. The notes are interest-only, have varying maturity dates of unsecured senior promissory notes ("unsecured senior notes"). Under this agreement, we issued $75.0 million of Series A notes due September 13, 2029, bearing interest at7, 10, and 12 years, and a rate of 3.84% annually, and $50.0 million of Series B notes due September 30, 2028, bearing interest at a rate of 3.69% annually. The proceeds from this facility were used to repay outstanding amounts under our unsecured credit facility, retire mortgage debt, and partially fund our acquisition of Lugano at Cherry Creek. As a result of entering into this facility, we have been able to lengthen our average debt maturity duration and lower ourblended weighted average interest rate of debt.2.78%. As of December 31, 2021, the FMCF had a balance of $198.9 million.
As of December 31, 2019,2021, we had no variable-rate mortgage debt outstanding and $195.1$76.0 million of variable-rate borrowings under our line of credit, and term loans, of which $195.0$75.0 million is fixed through interest rate swaps. We estimate that a change in 30-day LIBOR of 100 basis points with constant risk spreads would not have ana significant impact on our net income due to our interest rate swapsswap on our existing variable rate debt.line of credit.
Mortgage loan indebtedness, excluding the FMCF, decreased by $114.6$13.5 million as of December 31, 2019,2021, compared to December 31, 2018,2020, primarily due to loan payoffs related to property dispositions.maturities and prepayments. As of December 31, 20192021 and December 31, 2018,2020, 100.0% of our $331.4$284.9 million of mortgage debt was at fixed rates of interest, with staggered maturities. As of December 31, 2019,2021, the weighted

average rate of interest on our mortgage debt was 4.02%3.81%, compared to 4.58%3.93% on December 31, 2018.2020. Even though our goal is to maintain a fairly low exposure to interest rate risk, we may become vulnerable to significant fluctuations in interest rates on any future repricing or refinancing of our fixed or variable rate debt or 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.
 
Future Principal Payments (in thousands, except percentages)
        Fair
Debt20222023202420252026ThereafterTotalValue
Fixed Rate$27,113 $45,067 $4,054 $32,850 $49,047 $625,653 $783,784 $791,698 
Average Interest Rate(1)
3.85 %3.83 %3.80 %3.80 %3.84 %3.15 %3.25 % 
Variable Rate(2)
$— $— — $76,000 $— — $76,000 $76,000 
Average Interest Rate(1)
— — — 2.74 %— — 2.74 % 
  
Future Principal Payments (in thousands, except percentages)
         Fair
Debt 2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Thereafter
Total
Value
Fixed Rate $14,897
$40,523
$37,352
$48,111
$3,777
$311,716
$456,376
$457,471
Average Interest Rate(1)
 4.31%4.39%4.25%4.00%3.83%3.76%3.95% 
Variable Rate(2)
 $79

$50,000
$
$70,000
$75,000
$195,079
$195,079
Average Interest Rate(1)
 4.21%
3.81%
3.61%4.58%4.05% 
(1)Interest rate is annualized and includes the effect of our interest rate swaps.
(1)Interest rate is annualized and includes the effect of our interest rate swaps.
(2)Includes $50.1 million under our line of credit and $145.0 million on our term loans.
(2)Includes our line of credit, of which $75.0 million is synthetically fixed with an interest rate swap.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Our consolidated financial statements and related notes, together with the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are set forth beginning on page F-1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and are incorporated herein by reference. 
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure Financial Disclosure
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Item 9A. Controls and Procedures  
Disclosure Controls and Procedures: As of December 31, 2019,2021, the end of the period covered by this Annual Report, on Form 10-K, our management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in RuleRules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our 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 Commission’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in RuleRules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fourth quarter of the year to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTINGManagement’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting and for performing an assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019.2021. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of our principal executive and principal financial officers to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with GAAP.
As of December 31, 2019,2021, management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, based on the framework established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). Based on this assessment, management has determined that our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019,2021, was effective.
Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that:

pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect transactions, acquisitions and dispositions of assets;
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and the trustees; and
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.
Due to its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate due to changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures.
Our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20192021 has been audited by Grant Thornton LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report on page F-4 of our consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, which expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019.2021.
Item 9B.  Other Information
None.
PART III
Item 10. Trustees, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The information required by this Item regarding Trustees is incorporated by reference to the information under “Election of Trustees,” “Information About Our Executive Officers,” “Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers,”
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and “Board Committees” in our definitive proxy statement for our 20202022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the SEC no later than 120 days after the end of the year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Report.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the information under “Trustee Compensation,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” and “Executive Officer Compensation Tables” in our definitive proxy statement for our 20202022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the SEC no later than 120 days after the end of the year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Report.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the information under “Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans” and “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in our definitive proxy statement for our 20202022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the SEC no later than 120 days after the end of the year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Report.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Trustee Independence
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the information under “Relationships and Related Party Transactions” and “Corporate Governance and Board Matters” in our definitive proxy statement for our 20202022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the SEC no later than 120 days after the end of the year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Report.
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the information under “Accounting and Audit Committee Matters” in our definitive proxy statement for our 20202022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the SEC no later than 120 days after the end of the year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Report.
PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules  
The following documents are filed as part of this report:  

1. Financial Statements 
See the “Table of Contents” to our consolidated financial statements on page F-1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Report.
2.Financial Statement Schedules 
See the “Table of Contents” to our consolidated financial statements on page F-1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Report.
The following financial statement schedules should be read in conjunction with the financial statements referenced in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:Report: Schedule III Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation 
3. Exhibits 
See the Exhibit Index set forth in part (b) below. 
The Exhibit Index below lists the exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Report. We will furnish a printed copy of any exhibit listed below to any security holder who requests it upon payment of a fee of 15 cents per page. All Exhibits are either contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K or are incorporated by reference as indicated below.
Item 16. 10-K Summary
None.

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EXHIBIT NO.DESCRIPTION
1.1
3.1.1.2
3.1.
3.2
3.3
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
10.1**
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
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4.13
4.14
4.15
10.1**
 
10.2**
10.3**
10.4**
10.4*10.5**
10.5*10.6**
10.6*10.7**
10.7*10.8**


EXHIBIT NO.10.9**DESCRIPTION
10.8**
10.9*10.10**
10.10*10.11**
10.1110.12
10.1210.13
10.1310.14
10.1410.15
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10.16
10.1610.17
10.18
10.19
10.20
10.21
10.22
10.23
21.1
23.1
24.1
Power of Attorney (included on the signature page to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and incorporated by reference herein).
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
101
The following materials from our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the twelve-months ended December 31, 20192021 formatted in Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language ("iXBRL"): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Equity, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) notes to these consolidated financial statements, and (vi) the Cover Page to our Annual Report on From 10-K.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline iXBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
† Filed herewith
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. 
Date: February 19, 202028, 2022Investors Real Estate TrustCenterspace
By:/s/ Mark O. Decker, Jr.
Mark O. Decker, Jr.
President & Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
 
SignatureTitleDate
/s/ John A. Schissel
John A. SchisselTrustee & ChairmanFebruary 28, 2022
/s/ Mark O. Decker, Jr.
Mark O. Decker, Jr.President & Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer); Trustee
February 28, 2022
/s/ Bhairav Patel
Bhairav PatelExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
February 28, 2022
/s/ Michael T. Dance
Michael T. DanceTrusteeFebruary 28, 2022
/s/ Emily Nagle Green
Emily Nagle GreenTrusteeFebruary 28, 2022
/s/ Linda J. Hall
Linda J. HallTrusteeFebruary 28, 2022
/s/ Jeffrey P. Caira
Jeffrey P. CairaTrusteeFebruary 28, 2022
/s/ Mary J. Twinem
Mary J. TwinemTrusteeFebruary 28, 2022
/s/ Rodney Jones-Tyson
Rodney Jones-TysonTrusteeFebruary 28, 2022
SignatureTitleDate
/s/ Jeffrey P. Caira
Jeffrey P. CairaTrustee & ChairmanFebruary 19, 2020
/s/ Mark O. Decker, Jr.
Mark O. Decker, Jr.
President & Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer); Trustee
February 19, 2020
/s/ John A. Kirchmann
John A. Kirchmann
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
February 19, 2020
/s/ Michael T. Dance
Michael T. DanceTrusteeFebruary 19, 2020
/s/ Emily Nagle Green
Emily Nagle GreenTrusteeFebruary 19, 2020
/s/ Linda J. Hall
Linda J. HallTrusteeFebruary 19, 2020
/s/ Terrance P. Maxwell
Terrance P. MaxwellTrusteeFebruary 19, 2020
/s/ John A. Schissel
John A. SchisselTrusteeFebruary 19, 2020
/s/ Mary J. Twinem
Mary J. TwinemTrusteeFebruary 19, 2020

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 

Board of Trustees and Shareholders
Investors Real Estate TrustCenterspace

Opinion on the financial statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Investors Real Estate TrustCenterspace (a North Dakota real estate investment trust) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 20192021 and 2018, and April 30, 2018,2020, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), equity, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2019, eight monththree years in the period ended December 31, 2018, and the years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017,2021, and the related notes and financial statement schedule inincluded under Item 1515(a) (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, thefinancial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Companyas of December 31, 20192021 and 2018, and April 30, 2018,2020, and the results of itsoperations and itscash flows for each of the year ended December 31, 2019, eight monththree years in the period ended December 31, 2018 and the years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017,2021, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019,2021, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control-IntegratedControl—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”), and our report dated February 19, 202028, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion.
Basis for opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence supportingregarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical audit mattersmatter
The critical audit mattersmatter communicated below are mattersis a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that werewas communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of a critical audit mattersmatter does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit mattersmatter below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit mattersmatter or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Mortgage Loans Receivable and Notes ReceivableAccounting for Series E preferred units issued.
As described in Note 24 to the consolidated financial statements, in December 2019,September 2021, the company originatedCompany issued 1.8 million Series E preferred units with a $29.9 million construction loan and a $15.3 million mezzanine loan to an unconsolidated variable interest entity ("unconsolidated VIE"),par value of $100 per Series E preferred unit as partial consideration for the developmentacquisition of 17 apartment communities. The Series E preferred unit holders receive a multifamily development located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.preferred distribution at the rate of 3.875% per year. Each Series E preferred unit is convertible, at the holder’s option, into 1.2048 Units, representing a conversion exchange rate of $83.00 per unit. The loansSeries E preferred units have an aggregate liquidation preference of $181.4 million. The holders of the Series E preferred units do not have voting rights and are secured by mortgages and mature on December 31, 2023, andrequired to hold the agreement provides the Company with an optionunits for one year before they may elect to purchase the development.convert. The Company concluded it is notrecorded the primary beneficiary ofSeries E preferred units as a noncontrolling interest within permanent equity on the unconsolidated VIE as the Company does notconsolidated balance sheet at fair value. We have the power to direct the activities which most significantly impact its economic performance nor do they have significant influence over the unconsolidated VIE. We identified the Company's VIE determinationaccounting for the unconsolidated VIE transactionSeries E preferred units as a critical audit matter.
The principal consideration for our determination that the VIE determinationaccounting for the unconsolidated VIE transactionSeries E preferred units is a critical audit matter is that it involvesinvolved a high degree of judgment in assessing management'smanagement’s conclusions that the Company does not exert

control over the activities thatSeries E preferred units are most significant in impacting the economics of the unconsolidated VIE and therefore is not the primary beneficiary and does not consolidate the VIE.a noncontrolling interest within permanent equity.
Our audit procedures related to the VIE determinationaccounting for the unconsolidated VIE transactionSeries E preferred units included the following, among others.
We tested the design and operating effectiveness of management'smanagement’s internal controls over their VIE determination,accounting of the Series E preferred units, including controls over the evaluation and application of the appropriate accounting principles.
We inspected the constructioncontribution agreements, Series E preferred unit agreement, and mezzanine loan agreementsoperating partnership agreement to identify and understand the rights of the unit holders and provisions relevant to management's conclusion.management’s conclusions.
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We evaluated those relevant provisions within these agreements to determine whether management'smanagement’s conclusions were consistent with the relevant accounting guidance, specifically whether the protective rights granted to the Company through the loan agreements gave the Company the power to direct the activities most significant to the unconsolidated VIE.Series E preferred units were a noncontrolling interest within permanent equity.
We consulted our national officefirm’s subject matter expert regarding the appropriateness of management’s conclusions thaton the Company was notaccounting for the primary beneficiary of the VIE as the Company does not exert control over the activities that are most significant in impacting the economics of the VIE.Series E preferred units.

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2013.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Trustees and Shareholders
Investors Real Estate TrustCenterspace
Opinion on internal control over financial reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Investors Real Estate TrustCenterspace (a North Dakota real estate investment trust) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 20192021, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control-IntegratedControl—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019,2021, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control-IntegratedControl—Integrated Framework issued by COSO.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019,2021, and our report dated February 19, 202028, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
Basis for opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying ManagementsManagement’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and limitations of internal control over financial reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
February 19, 2020


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CENTERSPACE AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
 (in thousands) (in thousands, except per share data)
 December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
April 30, 2018
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
ASSETS   ASSETS 
Real estate investments   Real estate investments 
Property owned $1,643,078
$1,627,636
$1,669,764
Property owned$2,271,170 $1,812,557 
Less accumulated depreciation (349,122)(353,871)(311,324)Less accumulated depreciation(443,592)(399,249)
 1,293,956
1,273,765
1,358,440
1,827,578 1,413,308 
Unimproved land 1,376
5,301
11,476
Mortgage loans receivable 16,140
10,410
10,329
Mortgage loans receivable43,276 24,661 
Total real estate investments 1,311,472
1,289,476
1,380,245
Total real estate investments1,870,854 1,437,969 
Cash and cash equivalents 26,579
13,792
11,891
Cash and cash equivalents31,267 392 
Restricted cash 19,538
5,464
4,225
Restricted cash7,358 6,918 
Other assets 34,829
27,265
30,297
Other assets30,582 18,904 
TOTAL ASSETS $1,392,418
$1,335,997
$1,426,658
TOTAL ASSETS$1,940,061 $1,464,183 
LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY, AND EQUITY  LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY, AND EQUITY 
LIABILITIES  LIABILITIES 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $47,155
$40,892
$29,018
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$62,403 $55,609 
Revolving lines of credit 50,079
57,500
124,000
Revolving lines of credit76,000 152,871 
Notes payable, net of unamortized loan costs of $942, $1,009 and $486, respectively
 269,058
143,991
69,514
Mortgages payable, net of unamortized loan costs of $1,712, $1,777 and $2,221, respectively
 329,664
444,197
509,919
Notes payable, net of unamortized loan costs of $656 and $754, respectively
Notes payable, net of unamortized loan costs of $656 and $754, respectively
299,344 269,246 
Mortgages payable, net of unamortized loan costs of $3,187 and $1,371, respectively
Mortgages payable, net of unamortized loan costs of $3,187 and $1,371, respectively
480,703 297,074 
TOTAL LIABILITIES $695,956
$686,580
$732,451
TOTAL LIABILITIES$918,450 $774,800 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 14) 

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS – CONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE ENTITIES $
$5,968
$6,644
SERIES D PREFERRED UNITS (Cumulative convertible preferred units, $100 par value, 165,600 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and no units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018, aggregate liquidation preference of $16,560,000) 16,560


COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 12)COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 12)0
SERIES D PREFERRED UNITS (Cumulative convertible preferred units, $100 par value, 166 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 2020, aggregate liquidation preference of $16,560)SERIES D PREFERRED UNITS (Cumulative convertible preferred units, $100 par value, 166 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 2020, aggregate liquidation preference of $16,560)$25,331 $16,560 
EQUITY  EQUITY 
Series C Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest (Cumulative redeemable preferred shares, no par value, 4,118,460 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018, and April 30, 2018, aggregate liquidation preference of $102,971,475) 99,456
99,456
99,456
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (Unlimited authorization, no par value, 12,098,379 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019, 11,942,372 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018, and 11,952,598 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2018) 917,400
899,234
900,097
Series C Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest (Cumulative redeemable preferred shares, no par value, 3,881 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 2020, aggregate liquidation preference of $97,036)Series C Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest (Cumulative redeemable preferred shares, no par value, 3,881 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 2020, aggregate liquidation preference of $97,036)93,530 93,530 
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (Unlimited authorization, no par value, 15,016 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 13,027 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020)Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (Unlimited authorization, no par value, 15,016 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 13,027 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020)1,157,255 968,263 
Accumulated distributions in excess of net income (390,196)(429,048)(395,669)Accumulated distributions in excess of net income(474,318)(427,681)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (7,607)(856)1,779
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(4,435)(15,905)
Total shareholders’ equity $619,053
$568,786
$605,663
Total shareholders’ equity$772,032 $618,207 
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership (1,058,142 units at December 31, 2019, 1,367,502 units at December 31, 2018, and 1,409,943 units at April 30, 2018) 55,284
67,916
73,012
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership and Series E preferred unitsNoncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership and Series E preferred units223,600 53,930 
Noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities 5,565
6,747
8,888
Noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities648 686 
Total equity $679,902
$643,449
$687,563
TOTAL EQUITYTOTAL EQUITY$996,280 $672,823 
TOTAL LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY, AND EQUITY $1,392,418
$1,335,997
$1,426,658
TOTAL LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY, AND EQUITY$1,940,061 $1,464,183 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
(in thousands, except per share data)
 Year Ended December 31, Eight Months Ended December 31, Fiscal Years Ended April 30, Year Ended December 31,
 2019 2018 20182017 202120202019
REVENUE $185,755
 $121,871
 $169,745
$160,104
REVENUE$201,705 $177,994 $185,755 
EXPENSES      EXPENSES   
Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes 57,249
 37,198
 54,292
47,587
Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes57,753 51,625 57,249 
Real estate taxes 21,066
 13,521
 18,742
16,739
Real estate taxes24,104 21,533 21,066 
Property management expense 6,186
 3,663
 5,526
5,046
Property management expense8,752 5,801 6,186 
Casualty loss 1,116
 915
 500
414
Casualty loss344 1,662 1,116 
Depreciation and amortization 74,271
 50,456
 82,070
44,253
Depreciation and amortization92,165 75,593 74,271 
Impairment of real estate investments 
 1,221
 18,065
57,028
General and administrative expenses 14,450
 9,812
 14,203
15,871
General and administrative expenses16,213 13,440 14,450 
Acquisition and investment related costs 
 
 51
3,276
TOTAL EXPENSES 174,338
 116,786
 193,449
190,214
TOTAL EXPENSES199,331 169,654 174,338 
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investmentsGain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments27,518 25,503 97,624 
Operating income (loss) 11,417
 5,085
 (23,704)(30,110)Operating income (loss)29,892 33,843 109,041 
Interest expense (30,537) (21,359) (34,178)(34,314)Interest expense(29,078)(27,525)(30,537)
Loss on extinguishment of debt (2,360) (556) (940)(1,651)Loss on extinguishment of debt(535)(23)(2,360)
Interest and other income 2,092
 1,233
 1,508
1,146
Income (loss) before gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments, gain (loss) on litigation settlement, and income (loss) from discontinued operations (19,388) (15,597) (57,314)(64,929)
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments 97,624
 9,707
 20,120
18,701
Interest and other income (loss)Interest and other income (loss)(2,380)(1,552)2,092 
Gain (loss) on litigation settlement 6,586
 
 

Gain (loss) on litigation settlement— — 6,586 
Income (loss) from continuing operations 84,822
 (5,890) (37,194)(46,228)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations 
 570
 164,823
76,753
NET INCOME (LOSS) 84,822
 (5,320) 127,629
30,525
NET INCOME (LOSS)(2,101)4,743 84,822 
Dividends to preferred unitholders (537) 
 

Dividends to preferred unitholders(640)(640)(537)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership (6,752) 1,032
 (12,702)(4,059)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership and Series E preferred unitsNet (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership and Series E preferred units2,806 212 (6,752)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities 1,136
 (110) 1,861
16,881
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities(94)126 1,136 
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests 78,669
 (4,398) 116,788
43,347
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests(29)4,441 78,669 
Dividends to preferred shareholders (6,821) (4,547) (8,569)(10,546)Dividends to preferred shareholders(6,428)(6,528)(6,821)
Redemption of preferred shares 
 
 (3,657)(1,435)Redemption of preferred shares— 297 — 
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $71,848
 $(8,945) $104,562
$31,366
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$(6,457)$(1,790)$71,848 
      
BASIC      
Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations – basic $6.06
 $(0.79) $(3.54)$(3.01)
Earnings (loss) per common share from discontinued operations – basic 
 0.04
 12.25
5.59
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC $6.06
 $(0.75) $8.71
$2.58
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC$(0.47)$(0.15)$6.06 
      
DILUTED      
Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations – diluted $6.00
 $(0.79) $(3.54)$(3.01)
Earnings (loss) per common share from discontinued operations – diluted $
 $0.04
 $12.25
$5.59
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE – DILUTED $6.00
 $(0.75) $8.71
$2.58
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE – DILUTED$(0.47)$(0.15)$6.00 
Weighted average shares - basicWeighted average shares - basic13,80312,56411,744
Weighted average shares - dilutiveWeighted average shares - dilutive15,70413,59413,182
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
NET INCOME (LOSS)$(2,101)$4,743 $84,822 
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain (loss) from derivative instrument2,383 (11,068)(7,040)
(Gain) loss on derivative instrument reclassified into earnings9,087 2,770 289 
Total comprehensive income (loss)$9,369 $(3,555)$78,071 
Net comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership and Series E preferred units4,407 882 (6,058)
Net comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities(94)126 1,136 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interests$13,682 $(2,547)$73,149 
  (in thousands)
  Year Ended
December 31,
 Eight Months Ended December 31, Fiscal Years Ended April 30,
  2019 2018 2018 2017
Net income (loss) $84,822
 $(5,320) $127,629
 $30,525
Other comprehensive income:        
Unrealized gain (loss) from derivative instrument (7,040) (2,794) 1,627
 
(Gain) loss on derivative instrument reclassified into earnings 289
 159
 152
 
Total comprehensive income (loss) $78,071
 $(7,955) $129,408
 $30,525
Net comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership (6,058) 1,032
 (12,888) (4,059)
Net comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities 1,136
 (110) 1,861
 16,881
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interests $73,149
 $(7,033) $118,381
 $43,347

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
  (in thousands)
   NUMBER ACCUMULATEDACCUMULATED  
   OF DISTRIBUTIONSOTHERNONREDEEMABLE 
  PREFERREDCOMMONCOMMONIN EXCESS OFCOMPREHENSIVENONCONTROLLINGTOTAL
  SHARESSHARESSHARESNET INCOMEINCOMEINTERESTSEQUITY
Balance at April 30, 2016 $138,674
12,110
$922,084
$(442,000)
$99,504
$718,262
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest and noncontrolling interests  
 
 
43,347
 (12,400)30,947
Distributions – common shares and Units ($4.60 per share and Unit)  
 
 
(55,907) (7,453)(63,360)
Distributions – Series A preferred shares (1.0312 per Series A share)  
 
 
(1,403)  
(1,403)
Distributions – Series B preferred shares ($1.9875 per Series B share)  
 
 
(9,143)  
(9,143)
Shares issued and share-based compensation  
39
358
 
  
358
Redemption of Units for common shares  
50
875
 
 (875)
Redemption of Units for cash      (966)(966)
Shares repurchased (27,317)(79)(4,501)(1,435)  (33,253)
Contributions from nonredeemable noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities  
 
 
 
 7,188
7,188
Conversion of equity of notes receivable from noncontrolling interests - consolidated real estate entities  
 
 
 
 (7,366)(7,366)
Acquisition of nonredeemable noncontrolling interests - consolidated real estate entities   (9,893)  5,019
(4,874)
Other   (18) 
 (214)(232)
Balance at April 30, 2017 $111,357
12,120
$908,905
$(466,541)
$82,437
$636,158
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests and noncontrolling interests    116,788
 11,582
128,370
Change in fair value of derivatives     1,779
 1,779
Distributions – common shares and Units ($2.80 per share and Unit)    (33,689) (4,096)(37,785)
Distributions – Series B preferred shares ($0.9938 per Series B share)    (4,571)  (4,571)
Distributions – Series C preferred shares ($1.65625 per Series C share)    (3,999)  (3,999)
Shares issued and share-based compensation  10
1,663
   1,663
Issuance of Series C preferred shares 99,456
 
 
   99,456
Redemption of Units for common shares  3
34
  (34)
Redemption of Units for cash      (8,775)(8,775)
Shares repurchased (111,357)(178)(9,935)(3,657)  
(124,949)
Contributions from nonredeemable noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities      619
619
Other  (2)(570)  167
(403)
Balance at April 30, 2018 $99,456
11,953
$900,097
$(395,669)1,779
$81,900
$687,563
 (in thousands, except per share amounts)
  NUMBER ACCUMULATEDACCUMULATED  
  OF DISTRIBUTIONSOTHERNONREDEEMABLE 
 PREFERREDCOMMONCOMMONIN EXCESS OFCOMPREHENSIVENONCONTROLLINGTOTAL
 SHARESSHARESSHARESNET INCOMEINCOMEINTERESTSEQUITY
Balance at December 31, 2018$99,456 11,942 $899,234 $(429,048)$(856)$74,663 $643,449 
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest and noncontrolling interests   78,669 5,790 84,459 
Change in fair value of derivatives(6,751)(6,751)
Distributions – common shares and Units ($2.80 per share and Unit)   (32,996)(3,414)(36,410)
Distributions – Series C preferred shares ($1.65625 per Series C share)   (6,821) (6,821)
Share-based compensation, net of forfeitures 11 1,905   1,905 
Sale of common shares, net308 22,019 22,019 
Redemption of Units for common shares 173 7,823  (7,823)— 
Redemption of Units for cash(8,147)(8,147)
Shares repurchased0(329)(18,023)0(18,023)
Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interests4,529 4,529 
Other(7)(87) (220)(307)
Balance at December 31, 2019$99,456 12,098 $917,400 $(390,196)$(7,607)$60,849 $679,902 
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests and noncontrolling interests   4,441 (338)4,103 
Change in fair value of derivatives(8,298)(8,298)
Distributions – common shares and Units ($2.80 per share and Unit)   (35,695)(2,842)(38,537)
Distributions – Series C preferred shares ($1.65625 per Series C share)   (6,528) (6,528)
Share-based compensation, net of forfeitures 20 2,106   2,106 
Sale of common shares, net829 58,852 58,852 
Redemption of Units for common shares 81 (1,750) 1,750 — 
Shares repurchased(5,926)00297  (5,629)
Acquisition of nonredeemable noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities(7,584)(4,637)(12,221)
Other(1)(761)(166)(927)
Balance at December 31, 2020$93,530 13,027 $968,263 $(427,681)$(15,905)$54,616 $672,823 
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests and noncontrolling interests(29)(2,712)(2,741)
Change in fair value of derivatives11,470 11,470 
Distributions – common shares and Units ($2.84 per share and Unit)(40,180)(2,489)(42,669)
Distributions – Series C preferred shares ($1.65625 per Series C share)(6,428)(6,428)
Distributions – Series E preferred units ($1.301667 per unit)(2,343)(2,343)
Share-based compensation, net of forfeitures28 2,689 2,689 
Sale of common shares, net1,817 156,038 156,038 
Issuance of Series E preferred units44,905 172,608 217,513 
Redemption of Units for common shares144 (4,714)4,714 — 
Change in value of Series D preferred units— (8,771)(8,771)
Other— (1,155)(146)(1,301)
Balance at December 31, 2021$93,530 15,016 $1,157,255 $(474,318)$(4,435)$224,248 $996,280 
 
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   NUMBER ACCUMULATEDACCUMULATED  
   OF DISTRIBUTIONSOTHERNONREDEEMABLE 
  PREFERREDCOMMONCOMMONIN EXCESS OFCOMPREHENSIVENONCONTROLLINGTOTAL
  SHARESSHARESSHARESNET INCOMEINCOMEINTERESTSEQUITY
Balance at April 30, 2018 $99,456
11,953
$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
11,953
900,097
(395,042)1,779
81,900
688,190
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests and noncontrolling interests    (4,398) (480)(4,878)
Change in fair value of derivatives     (2,635) (2,635)
Distributions – common shares and Units ($2.10 per share and Unit)    (25,060) (2,917)(27,977)
Distributions – Series C preferred shares ($1.2422 per Series C share)    (4,548)  (4,548)
Share-based compensation, net of forfeitures  3
1,042
   1,042
Redemption of Units for common shares  33
649
  (649)
Redemption of Units for cash   
 
  (498)(498)
Shares repurchased 

(42)(2,172)


  (2,172)
Distributions to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests - consolidated real estate entities      (2,432)(2,432)
Conversion to equity of notes receivable from nonredeemable noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities    
  (392)(392)
Acquisition of nonredeemable noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities   (175)  131
(44)
Other  (5)(207)  


(207)
Balance at December 31, 2018 $99,456
11,942
$899,234
$(429,048)$(856)$74,663
$643,449
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests and noncontrolling interests    78,669
 5,790
84,459
Change in fair value of derivatives     (6,751) (6,751)
Distributions – common shares and Units ($2.80 per common share and Unit)    (32,996) (3,414)(36,410)
Distributions – Series C preferred shares ($1.65625 per Series C share)    (6,821)  (6,821)
Share-based compensation, net of forfeitures  11
1,905
   1,905
Sale of common shares, net  308
22,019
   22,019
Redemption of Units for common shares  173
7,823
  (7,823)
Redemption of Units for cash      (8,147)(8,147)
Shares repurchased  (329)(18,023)   (18,023)
Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interests   4,529
   4,529
Distributions to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities      (220)(220)
Other  (7)(87)   (87)
Balance at December 31, 2019 $99,456
12,098
$917,400
$(390,196)$(7,607)$60,849
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INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUSTCENTERSPACE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 (in thousands)
 Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)$(2,101)$4,743 $84,822 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: 
Depreciation and amortization93,110 76,596 75,408 
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate, land, and other investments(27,518)(25,503)(97,624)
Realized (gain) loss on marketable securities— 3,378 — 
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt and discontinued operations535 23 2,360 
(Gain) loss on litigation settlement— — (1,349)
Share-based compensation expense2,687 2,106 1,905 
(Gain) loss on interest rate swap termination, amortization, and mark-to-market4,931 — — 
Bad debt expense2,304 2,332 1,050 
Other, net(268)1,310 46 
Changes in other assets and liabilities: 
Other assets(5,402)(4,818)1,076 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses15,750 1,061 1,930 
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities$84,028 $61,228 $69,624 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 
Proceeds from repayment of mortgage loans receivable— 10,020 — 
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities— 3,856 — 
Increase in mortgages and notes receivable(18,614)(24,862)(6,279)
Purchase of marketable securities— (179)(6,942)
Proceeds from sale of real estate and other investments61,334 43,686 199,282 
Payments for acquisitions of real estate assets(273,566)(168,696)(158,466)
Payments for improvements of real estate assets(35,877)(30,315)(20,954)
Other investing activities(502)1,525 366 
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities$(267,225)$(164,965)$7,007 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
Proceeds from mortgages payable196,725 — 59,900 
Principal payments on mortgages payable(36,282)(33,422)(177,743)
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit258,580 155,028 245,397 
Principal payments on revolving lines of credit(335,451)(52,235)(252,818)
Proceeds from notes payable and other debt174,544 — 124,878 
Principal payments on notes payable and other debt(145,000)— — 
Payments for termination of interest rate swaps(3,804)— — 
Proceeds from sale of common shares, net of issuance costs156,038 58,852 22,019 
Payments for acquisition of noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities— (12,221)(1,260)
Repurchase of common shares— — (18,023)
Repurchase of preferred shares— (5,629)— 
Repurchase of partnership units— (50)(8,147)
Distributions paid to common shareholders(38,487)(35,045)(32,891)
Distributions paid to preferred shareholders(6,428)(6,528)(6,821)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership and Series E preferred units(4,916)(2,900)(3,630)
Distributions paid to preferred unitholders(640)(640)(377)
Other financing activities(367)(280)(254)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities$214,512 $64,930 $(49,770)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH31,315 (38,807)26,861 
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR7,310 46,117 19,256 
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF YEAR$38,625 $7,310 $46,117 

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  (in thousands)
  Year Ended December 31, Eight Months Ended December 31, Fiscal Year Ended April 30,
  2019
 2018
 2018
2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
 
Net income (loss) $84,822
 $(5,320) $127,629
$30,525
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:      
 
Depreciation and amortization 75,408
 51,394
 83,276
46,135
Depreciation and amortization from discontinued operations 
 
 8,526
10,477
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate, land, other investments and discontinued operations (97,624) (10,277) (183,687)(74,847)
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt and discontinued operations 2,360
 482
 6,839
3,848
(Gain) loss on litigation settlement (1,349) 
 

Share-based compensation expense 1,905
 845
 1,587
6
Impairment of real estate investments 
 1,221
 18,065
57,028
Other, net 1,096
 629
 1,457
3,660
Changes in other assets and liabilities:      
 
Other assets 1,076
 (1,145) (646)(214)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,930
 2,205
 (7,851)2,434
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities $69,624
 $40,034
 $55,195
$79,052
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
 
Issuance of loans receivable (6,279) (918) (15,480)
Purchase of marketable securities (6,942) 
 

Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations 
 
 426,131
237,135
Proceeds from sale of real estate and other investments 199,282
 62,695
 64,639
47,354
Payments for acquisitions of real estate assets (158,466) (977) (374,081)
Payments for development of real estate assets 
 
 (2,655)(18,274)
Payments for improvements of real estate assets (20,954) (11,518) (17,980)(41,083)
Other investing activities 366
 1,889
 (462)(972)
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities $7,007
 $51,171
 $80,112
$224,160
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
 
Proceeds from mortgages payable 59,900
 
 
84,150
Principal payments on mortgages payable (177,743) (67,016) (205,159)(298,984)
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit 245,397
 53,017
 370,350
246,000
Principal payments on revolving lines of credit (252,818) (119,517) (303,400)(206,450)
Proceeds from notes payable and other debt 124,878
 74,352
 72,714
19,341
Principal payments on notes payable and other debt 
 
 (21,689)(49,080)
Payoff of financing liability 
 
 (7,900)
Proceeds from sale of common shares, net of issuance costs 22,019
 
 

Additions to notes receivable from noncontrolling partner –  consolidated real estate entities 
 
 
(9,211)
Proceeds from noncontrolling partner – consolidated real estate entities 
 
 
9,749
Payments for acquisition of noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities (1,260) 
 
(4,938)
Proceeds from sale of preferred shares 
 
 99,467

Repurchase of common shares (18,023) (2,172) (9,935)(4,501)
Repurchase of preferred shares 
 
 (115,017)(28,752)
Repurchase of partnership units (8,147) (498) (8,775)(966)
Distributions paid to common shareholders (32,891) (16,724) (33,689)(55,907)
Distributions paid to preferred shareholders (6,821) (5,116) (8,763)(10,744)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests – Unitholders of the Operating Partnership (3,630) (1,959) (4,096)(7,453)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities (220) (2,432) (99)(174)
Distributions paid to preferred unitholders (377) 
 

Other financing activities (34) 
 

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities $(49,770) $(88,065) $(175,991)$(317,920)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH 26,861
 3,140
 (40,684)(14,708)
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 19,256
 16,116
 56,800
71,508
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF YEAR $46,117
 $19,256
 $16,116
$56,800



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(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
202120202019
SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
Accrued capital expenditures$(802)$(1,420)$1,273 
Operating partnership units converted to shares(4,714)(1,750)7,823 
Distributions declared but not paid11,411 9,802 9,210 
Retirement of shares withheld for taxes933 — — 
Real estate assets acquired through assumption of debt20,000 — — 
Fair value adjustment to debt2,367 — — 
Property acquired through issuance of Series D preferred units— — 16,560 
Real estate assets acquired through exchange of note receivable— 17,663 — 
Note receivable exchanged through real estate acquisition— (17,663)— 
Real estate acquired through issuance of Series E preferred units217,513 — — 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION 
Cash paid for interest26,528 26,051 28,679 
  Twelve Months Ended December 31, Eight Months Ended December 31, Fiscal Year Ended April 30,
  2019
 2018
 2018
2017
SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
 
Accrued capital expenditures $1,273
 $(329) $(3,415)$(1,851)
Distributions declared but not paid 9,210
 
 

Property acquired through issuance of Series D preferred units 16,560
 
 

Conversion to equity of notes receivable from noncontrolling interests - consolidated real estate entities 
 670
 
9,846
Construction debt reclassified to mortgages payable 
 
 23,300
10,549
Increase in mortgage notes receivable 
 
 10,329

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION      
 
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized of $0, $0, $0 and $431, respectively 28,679
 24,135
 35,758
34,432
(in thousands)
Balance sheet descriptionDecember 31, 2021December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents$31,267 $392 $26,579 
Restricted cash7,358 6,918 19,538 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$38,625 $7,310 $46,117 
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CENTERSPACE AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018, April 30, 20182021, 2020, and 20172019

NOTE 1 • ORGANIZATION 
Investors Real Estate TrustCenterspace (“IRET,Centerspace,“we”“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused on the ownership, management, acquisition, redevelopment and development of apartment communities. As of December 31, 2019,2021, we held for investment 6979 apartment communities with 11,95314,441 homes. We conduct a majority of our business activities through our consolidated operating partnership, IRET Properties, a North Dakota Limited PartnershipCenterspace, LP, (the “Operating Partnership”), as well as through a number of other subsidiary entities. 
All references to IRET,Centerspace, we, our, or us refer to Investors Real Estate TrustCenterspace and its consolidated subsidiaries.
NOTE 2 • BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying 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.
On September 20, 2018, our Board of Trustees approved a change in our fiscal year-end from April 30 to December 31, effective as of January 1, 2019. As a result of this change, we filed a transition report on Form 10-KT for the eight-month transition period ended December 31, 2018, in accordance with SEC rules and regulations. The references in these notes to the consolidated financial statements to the terms listed below reflect the respective periods presented in the consolidated financial statements:
TermFinancial Reporting Period
Year ended December 31, 2019January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019
Transition period ended December 31, 2018May 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018
Fiscal year ended April 30, 2018May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018
Fiscal year ended April 30, 2017May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017
Our interest in the Operating Partnership as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 was 92.0%, 89.7%,83.3% and 89.4%93.0%, respectively, of the limited partnership units of the Operating Partnership (“Units”) as of December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018, and April 30, 2018,, which includes 100% of the general partnership interest.
On December 14, 2018, the Board approved a reverse stock split of our outstanding common shares and Units, no par value per share, at a ratio of 1-for-10. The reverse stock split was effective as of the close of trading on December 27, 2018, with trading commencing on a split-adjusted basis on December 28, 2018. The number of common shares and Units was reduced from 119.4 million to 11.9 million and 13.7 million to 1.4 million, respectively. We have retroactively restated all shares and Units and per share and Unit data for all periods presented.
The consolidated financial statements also reflect the ownership by the Operating Partnership of certain joint venture entities in which the Operating Partnership has a general partner'spartner’s or controlling interest. These entities are consolidated into our other operations with noncontrolling interests reflecting the noncontrolling partners’ share of ownership, income, and expenses.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities 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.


RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The following table provides a brief description of recent GAAP accounting standards updates (“ASUs”).
StandardDescriptionDate of AdoptionEffect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
ASU 2016-13,2020-04, Financial InstrumentsReference Rate Reform (Topic 848) - Credit Losses (Topic 326): MeasurementFacilitation of Credit Lossesthe Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Instruments; ASU 2018-19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326; ASU 2019-05, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses - Targeted Transition Relief; ASU 2019-11, Codification improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit LossesReporting
These ASUs require entities to estimate a lifetime expected credit lossThis ASU contains practical expedients for most financial assets, such as loansreference rate reform related activities that impact debt, leases, derivatives, and other financial instruments,contracts. The guidance in ASU 2020-04 is optional and to present the net amount expected tomay be collected. In 2018, anotherelected over time as reference rate reform activities occur.This ASU was issued to amend ASU 2016-13 which clarifies that it doesis optional and may be elected over time.We adopted this guidance in June 2021 on a prospective basis. This adoption did not apply to operating lease receivables. In 2019, an additional ASU was issued to provide transition relief in which an entity is allowed to elect the fair value option on an instrument-by-instrument basis for eligible instruments, upon adoption of Topic 326.These ASUs are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted.
We will elect the fair value option, as allowed by ASU 2019-05, for our mortgages receivable and notes receivable at January 1, 2020. The fair value option election is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements but will require additional disclosures.

the Consolidated Financial Statements.
ASU 2018-13,2020-06, Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820)Debt - Disclosure FrameworkDebt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Changes to the Disclosure RequirementContracts in Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40) - Accounting for Fair Value MeasurementsConvertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entitiy's Own Equity
This ASU eliminatessimplifies accounting for convertible instruments and removes certain settlement conditions that are required for equity contracts to qualify for the derivative scope exception. This ASU also simplifies the diluted earnings per share calculation in certain areas and provide updated disclosure requirements affecting all levels of measurement, and modifies and adds new disclosure requirements for Level 3 measurements.requirements.This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019.31, 2021. Early adoption is permitted.The new standard will not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2019-01, Leases (Topic 842) - Codification Improvements
This ASU provides clarification on various lease related issues and provides for reduced transition disclosure requirements.
This ASU has two effective dates. The various lease issues are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The transition disclosures are effective with ASU 2016-02, Leases. We early adopted this standardguidance in the first quarter of 2021 using the modified retrospective approach effective January 1, 2019.
method. The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements. Refer to the "Leases" section below for transition disclosures.
ASU 2019-07, Consolidated Financial Statements.Codification Updates to SEC Sections: Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Final Rule Releases No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, and Nos. 33-10231 and 33-10442, Investment Company Reporting Modernization, and Miscellaneous Updates
This ASU clarifies or improves the disclosure and presentation requirements of a variety of codification topics by aligning them with the SEC's regulations, thereby eliminating redundancies and making the codification easier to apply.This ASU was effective upon issuance.The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related disclosures.

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RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on net income as reported in the consolidated statement of operations, total assets, liabilities or equity as reported in the consolidated balance sheets and total shareholder’s 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.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
Real estate investments are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and an adjustment for impairment, if any. Property, consisting primarily of real estate investments, totaled $1.3 billion, $1.3$1.8 billion and $1.4 billion as of December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018,2021 and April 30, 2018,2020, respectively. Upon acquisitions of real estate, we assess the fair value of acquired

tangible assets (including land, buildings and personal property), which is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and consider whether there were significant intangible assets acquired (for example, above- and below-market leases, the value of acquired in-place leases and resident relationships) and assumed liabilities, and allocate the purchase price based on these assessments. The as-if-vacant value is allocated to land, buildings, and personal property based on our determination of the relative fair values of these assets. The estimated fair value of the property is the amount that would be recoverable upon the disposition of the property. Techniques used to estimate fair value include discounted cash flow analysis and reference to recent sales of comparable properties. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors, including the historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions that may affect the property. Land value is assigned based on the purchase price if land is acquired separately or based on a relative fair value allocation if acquired in a portfolio acquisition.
Other intangible assets acquired include amounts for in-place lease values that are based upon our evaluation of the specific characteristics of the leases. Factors considered in the fair value analysis include an estimate of carrying costs and foregone rental income during hypothetical expected lease-up periods, considering current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases. We also consider information about each property obtained during pre-acquisition due diligence, marketing, and leasing activities in estimating the relative fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired.
Acquired above- and below-market lease values are recorded as the difference between the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and management’s estimate of fair market value lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases. The capitalized above- and below-market lease values are amortized as adjustments to rental revenue over the remaining terms of the respective leases.
Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. We use a 10-37 year estimated life for buildings and improvements and a 5-10 year estimated life for furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
We follow the real estate project costs guidance in ASC 970, Real Estate – General, in accounting for the costs of development and redevelopment projects. As real estate is undergoing development or redevelopment, all project costs directly associated with and attributable to the development and construction of a project, including interest expense and real estate tax expense, are capitalized to the cost of the real property. The capitalization period begins when development activities and expenditures begin and are identifiable to a specific property and ends upon completion, which is when the asset is ready for its intended use. Generally, rental property is considered substantially complete upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy. General and administrative costs are expensed as incurred. Interest of approximately $4,000 and $431,000 was capitalized in continuing and discontinued operations for the years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. We did not0t capitalize interest during the yearyears ended December 31, 2019 or the transition period ended December 31, 2018.2021, 2020, and 2019.
Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are expensed to operations as incurred. Renovations and improvements that improve and/or extend the useful life of the asset are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful life, generally five to twenty years. Property sales or dispositions are recorded when control of the assets transfers to the buyer and we have no significant continuing involvement with the property sold.
We periodically evaluate our long-lived assets, including real estate investments, for impairment indicators. 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,property, and legal and environmental concerns. If indicators exist, we compare the expected future undiscounted cash flows for the long-lived asset groupproperty against the carrying amount of that asset.property. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount, of the asset, an impairment loss is recorded for the difference between the estimated fair value and the carrying amount of the asset group.amount. 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 physical occupancy, rental rates, and capital
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requirements that could differ materially from actual results. Plans to hold properties over longer periods decrease the likelihood of recording impairment losses.
During the yearyears ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019 we did not incur a loss for impairment on real estate.
During the transition period ended December 31, 2018, we incurred a loss of $1.2 million due to impairment of a parcel of land in Bismarck, North Dakota. The parcel was written-down to estimated fair value based on receipt of a market offer to purchase and our intent to dispose of the property.
During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018, we incurred a loss of $18.1 million due to impairment of 1 apartment community, 3 other commercial properties, and 4 parcels of land. We recognized impairments of $12.2 million on 1

apartment community in Grand Forks, North Dakota; $1.4 million on an industrial property in Bloomington, Minnesota; $922,000 on an industrial property in Woodbury, Minnesota; and $630,000 on a retail property in Minot, North Dakota. These properties were written-down to estimated fair value based on independent appraisals and market data or, in the case of the retail property, receipt of a market offer to purchase and our intent to dispose of the property. We recognized impairments of $428,000 on a parcel of land in Williston, North Dakota; $1.5 million on a parcel of land in Grand Forks, North Dakota; and $256,000 and $709,000 on 2 parcels of land in Bismarck, North Dakota. These parcels were written down to estimated fair value based on independent appraisals and market data.
During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2017, we incurred a loss of $57.0 million due to impairment of 16 apartment communities and 2 parcels of unimproved land. We recognized impairments of $40.9 million, $5.8 million, $4.7 million, and $2.8 million, respectively, on 3 apartment communities and 1 parcel of unimproved land in Williston, North Dakota, due to deterioration of this energy-impacted market, which resulted in poor leasing activity and declining rental rates, which should generally be a strong leasing period. 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 were owned by joint venture entities in which, at the time of impairment, we had an approximately 70%, 60%, and 70% interest, respectively, but which were consolidated in our consolidated financial statements. We recognized impairments of $2.9 million on 13 properties and 1 parcel of land in Minot, North Dakota. These properties were written down to estimated fair value based on management cash flow estimates and market data and, in the case of the 13 properties, our intent to dispose of the properties.
CHANGE IN DEPRECIABLE LIVES OF REAL ESTATE ASSETS
Effective May 1, 2017, we changed the estimated useful lives of our real estate assets to better reflect the estimated periods during which they would be of economic benefit. Generally, the estimated lives of buildings and improvements that previously were 20-40 years were decreased to 10-37 years, while those that were previously nine years were changed to 5-10 years. The effect of this change in estimate for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018, was to increase depreciation expense by approximately $29.3 million, decrease net income by $29.3 million, and decrease earnings per share by $0.22.
REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE
Real estate held for sale is stated at the lower of its carrying amount or estimated fair value less disposal costs. Our determination of fair value is based on inputs management believes are consistent with those that market participants would use. Estimates are significantly impacted by estimates of sales price, selling velocity, and other factors. Due to uncertainties in the estimation process, actual results could differ from such estimates. Depreciation is not recorded on assets classified as held for sale.
We classify properties as held for sale when they meet the GAAP criteria, which include: (a) management commits to and initiates a plan to sell the asset; (b) the sale is probable and expected to be completed within one year under terms that are usual and customary for sales of such assets; and (c) actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. We generally consider these criteria met when the transaction has been approved by our Board of Trustees, there are no known significant contingencies related to the sale, and management believes it is probable that the sale will be completed within one year. We had 0no properties classified as held for sale at December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018,2021 and April 30, 2018.
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 these standards, 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. 2020.
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH
 (in thousands)
Balance sheet descriptionDecember 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 April 30, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents$26,579
 $13,792
 $11,891
Restricted cash19,538
 5,464
 4,225
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$46,117
 $19,256
 $16,116


Cash and cash equivalents include all cash and highly liquid investments purchased with maturities of three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents consist of our bank deposits, short-term investment certificates acquired subject to repurchase agreements, and our deposits in a money market mutual fund. We are potentially exposed to credit risk for cash deposited with FDIC-insured financial institutions in accounts which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses in such accounts.
As of December 31, 20192021 restricted cash consisted of $17.2$5.0 million of real estate deposits for property acquisitions and $2.4 million in escrows held by lenders. As of December 31, 2020, restricted cash consisted primarily of net tax-deferred exchange proceeds remaining from a portion of our dispositions and $2.3 million in escrows held by lenders for real estate taxes, insurance, and capital additions. As of December 31, 2018, and April 30, 2018, restricted cash consisted primarily of escrows held by lenders for real estate taxes, insurance, and capital additions. Tax, insurance, and other escrowslenders. Escrows include funds deposited with a lender for payment of real estate taxes and insurance, and reserves for funds to be used for replacement of structural elements and mechanical equipment ofat certain projects.communities. The funds are under the control of the lender. Disbursements are made after supplying written documentation to the lender.
LEASES
Effective January 1, 2019, we adopted ASUs 2016-02, 2018-10, 2018-11, 2018-20, and 2019-01 related to leases using the modified retrospective approach. We elected to adopt the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance, which permits us to not reassess prior conclusions about lease identification, classification, and initial direct costs under the new standard, and the practical expedient related to land easements, which allows us to not evaluate existing or expired land easements that were not previously accounted for under ASC 840. We made an accounting policy election to exclude leases in which we are a lessee with a term of 12 months or less from the balance sheet.
As a lessor, we primarily lease multifamily apartment homes which qualify as operating leases with terms that are generally one year or less. Rental revenues are recognized in accordance with ASC 842, Leases, using a method that represents a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Rental income represents approximately 98.1%98.2% of our total revenues and includes gross market rent less adjustments for concessions, vacancy loss, and bad debt. Other property revenues represent the remaining 1.9%1.8% of our total revenues and are primarily driven by other fee income, which is typically recognized when earned, at a point in time.
Some of our apartment communities have commercial spaces available for lease. Lease terms for these spaces typically range from three to fifteen years. The leases for commercial spaces generally include options to extend the lease for additional terms.
Beginning in April 2020, we abated rent, common area maintenance, and real estate taxes for commercial tenants that experienced government-mandated interruptions or closures of their businesses. We elected to account for these accommodations as though enforceable rights and obligations existed without evaluating if such a right or obligation existed under the lease agreement, as allowed by the FASB Q&A released on April 10, 2020. The accommodations were recognized as variable lease payments. During the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, we recognized a reduction in revenue of $47,000 and $656,000, respectively, due to the abatement of amounts due from our commercial tenants.
Many of our leases contain non-lease components for utility reimbursement from our residents. We have elected the practical expedient to combine lease and non-lease components for all asset classes. The combined components are included in lease income and are accounted for under ASC 842.
The aggregate amount of future scheduled lease income on our operating leases for commercial spaces, excluding any variable lease income and non-lease components, as of December 31, 2019,2021, was as follows:
  (in thousands)
2020 $2,993
2021 3,020
2022 3,024
2023 2,847
2024 2,308
Thereafter 4,793
Total scheduled lease income - operating leases $18,985
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(in thousands)
2022$2,447 
20232,455 
20242,453 
20252,400 
20261,804 
Thereafter880 
Total scheduled lease income - operating leases$12,439 
REVENUE
We adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, as of May 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective approach. We elected to apply the new standard to contracts that were 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.

Revenue streams that are included in ASU 2014-09revenues from contracts with customers include:
Other property revenues: We recognize revenue for rental related income not included as a component of a lease, such as other 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, aA 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. Any gain or loss on real estate dispositions is net of certain closing and other costs associated with the disposition.
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 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 yearyears ended December 31, 20192021, 2020, and the transition period ended December 31, 2018:2019:
 (in thousands)(in thousands)
 Year endedTransition period endedYear ended December 31,
Revenue StreamApplicable Standard December 31, 2019December 31, 2018Revenue StreamApplicable Standard202120202019
Fixed lease income - operating leasesLeases $176,706
$114,047
Fixed lease income - operating leasesLeases$189,452 $168,119 $176,706 
Variable lease income - operating leasesLeases 5,586
3,528
Variable lease income - operating leasesLeases8,565 7,068 5,586 
Non-lease componentsRevenue from contracts with customers 

Other property revenueRevenue from contracts with customers 3,463
4,296
Other property revenueRevenue from contracts with customers3,688 2,807 3,463 
Total revenue $185,755
$121,871
Total revenue$201,705 $177,994 $185,755 
INCOME TAXES
We operate in a manner intended to enable us to continue to qualify as a REIT under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Code. Under those sections, a REIT which distributes at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, excluding capital gains, as a dividend to its shareholders each year and which meets certain other conditions will not be taxed on that portion of its taxable income which is distributed to shareholders. For the yearyears ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 20182021, 2020, and the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018, and 2017,2019, we distributed in excess of 90% of our taxable income and realized capital gains from property dispositions within the prescribed time limits. Accordingly, no provision has been made for federal income taxes in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to federal income tax on our taxable income at regular corporate rates (including any alternative minimum tax) and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for the four subsequent taxable years. Even as a REIT, we may be subject to certain state and local income and property taxes, and to federal income and excise taxes on undistributed taxable income. In general, however, if we qualify as a REIT, no provisions for federal income taxes are necessary except for taxes on undistributed REIT taxable income and taxes on the income generated by a taxable REIT subsidiary (TRS).
We have one1 TRS, acquired during the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, which is subject to corporate federal and state income taxes on its taxable income at regular statutory rates. For the year ended December 31, 2019, we estimate that the TRS will have no taxable income. There were no income tax provisions or material deferred income tax items for our TRS for the yearyears ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 20182021, 2020, and the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018, and 2017.2019.
We conduct our business activity as an Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust (“UPREIT”) through our Operating Partnership. UPREIT status allows us to accept the contribution of real estate in exchange for Units. Generally, such a contribution to a limited partnership allows for the deferral of gain by an owner of appreciated real estate. 

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The following table indicates how distributions were characterized for federal income tax purposes for the years ended December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018,2021, 2020, and December 31, 2017,2019:
CALENDAR YEAR  2019
2018
2017
Tax status of distributions    
Capital gain 38.53%100.00%48.87%
Ordinary income 23.43%
14.59%
Return of capital 38.04%
36.54%

CALENDAR YEAR 202120202019
Tax status of distributions
Capital gain0.92 %13.62 %38.53 %
Ordinary income7.82 %7.91 %23.43 %
Return of capital91.26 %78.47 %38.04 %
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY
We have determined that our Operating Partnership and each of our less-than-wholly owned real estate partnerships is a variable interest entity (“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 VIEs 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 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.
OTHER ASSETS 
As of December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018,2021 and April 30, 2018,2020, other assets consisted of the following amounts:
in thousands
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Receivable arising from straight line rents$343 $336 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
667 523 
Real estate related loans receivable6,208 6,332 
Prepaid and other assets9,693 5,702 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization
7,370 1,150 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
3,370 2,674 
Goodwill866 986 
Deferred charges and leasing costs2,065 1,201 
Total Other Assets$30,582 $18,904 
 in thousands
 December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
April 30, 2018
Receivable arising from straight line rents$785
$1,145
$1,458
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
154
71
81
Fair value of interest rate swaps
818
1,779
Loans receivable16,557
16,399
15,480
Marketable securities7,055


Prepaid and other assets4,866
3,802
5,334
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization
1,212
498
1,469
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
1,277
686
820
Goodwill1,086
1,546
1,553
Deferred charges and leasing costs1,837
2,300
2,323
Total Other Assets$34,829
$27,265
$30,297

Intangible assets consist of in-place leases valued at the time of acquisition. For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, we recognized $13.5 million, $3.1 million, and $2.0 million, respectively, of amortization expense related to these intangibles, included within depreciation and amortization in the consolidated statements of operations. The intangible assets remaining at December 31, 2021 will be amortized in 2022.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consists primarily of office equipment located at our headquarterscorporate offices in Minot, North Dakota and corporate office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The consolidated balance sheets reflects these assets at cost, net of accumulated depreciation, and are included within Other Assets. As of December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018,2021 and April 30, 2018,2020, property and equipment cost was $2.9 million, $2.2$4.7 million and $2.1$4.7 million, respectively. Accumulated depreciation was $1.7 million, $1.4 million and $1.3$2.0 million as of December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018,2021 and April 30, 2018,2020, respectively, and are included within other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
MORTGAGE LOANS RECEIVABLE AND NOTES RECEIVABLE
In August 2017,In March 2020, in connection with our acquisition of Ironwood, an apartment community in New Hope, Minnesota, we sold 13 apartment communities in exchange for cash andacquired a tax increment financing note receivable (“TIF”) with an $11.0 million note secured by a mortgage on the assets.initial principal balance of $6.6 million. As of December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018,2021 and April 30, 20182020, the remainingprincipal balance on the mortgage was $10.0 million, $10.4$6.4 million and $11.0$6.6 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2019, 12 communities remainedrespectively, which appears within Other Assets in the pool of assets used to secure the mortgage.our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The note bears an interest rate of 5.5%4.5% with payments due in February and matures in August 2020. Monthly payments are interest-only, with the principal balance payable at maturity. We received and recognized approximately $570,000, $448,000, and $372,000 of interest income during the year ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018, and the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018, respectively.

In July 2017, we originated a $16.2 million loan in a multifamily development located in New Hope, MN, a Minneapolis suburb. We funded an additional $341,000 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. Interest payments are due when the note matures. As of December 31, 2019, the balance of the note, including accrued interest, was $16.6 million, which appears in other assets on our consolidated balance sheets.each year.
In December 2019, we originated a $29.9 million construction loan and a $15.3 million mezzanine loan for the development of a multifamily development located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The construction and mezzanine loans bear interest at 4.5% and
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11.5%, respectively. As of December 31, 2019,2021, we had fully funded the $29.9 million construction loan and $13.4 million of the mezzanine loan, both of which appear within mortgage loans receivable in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2020, we had funded $6.2$24.7 million of the construction loan, which appears within mortgages receivable in our consolidated balance sheets.loan. The loans are secured by mortgages and mature on December 31, 2023, and the agreement provides us with an option to purchase the development. The loans represent an investment in an unconsolidated variable interest entity. We are not the primary beneficiary of the VIE as we do not have the power to direct the activities which most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance nor do we have significant influence over the entity.
MARKETABLE SECURITIES
As of December 31, 2019, marketableMarketable securities consisted of equity securities. We report equity securities at fair value based on quoted market prices (Level 1 inputs). Any unrealized gains or losses are included in interest and other income (loss) on the consolidated statements of operations. During the year ended December 31, 2020, we had a realized loss of $3.4 million arising from marketable securities which were disposed during the year ended December 31, 2020. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had no marketable securities.
GAIN ON LITIGATION SETTLEMENT
During the year ended December 31, 2019, we recorded a gain on litigation settlement of $6.6 million from the settlement on a construction defect claim. The gain consisted of $5.2 million of cash received and $1.4 million of liabilities waived under the terms of the settlement.
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 common shares outstanding during the period. We have issued restricted stock units ("RSUs"(“RSUs”) and incentive stock options (“ISOs”) under our 2015 Incentive Plan, and Series D Convertible Preferred Units ("(“Series D preferred units"units”), and Series E Convertible Preferred Units (“Series E preferred units”), which could have a dilutive effect on our earnings per share upon exercise of the RSUs, ISOs, or upon conversion of the Series D or Series E preferred units (refer to Note 4 for further discussion of the preferred units). Other than the issuance of RSUs, ISOs, Series D preferred units, and Series DE preferred units, we have no outstanding options, warrants, convertible stock, or other contractual obligations requiring issuance of additional common shares that would result in a dilution of earnings. Under the terms of the Operating Partnership'sPartnership’s Agreement of Limited Partnership, limited partners have the right to require the Operating Partnership to redeem their limited partnership units ("Units"(“Units”) any time following the first anniversary of the date they acquired such Units ("(“Exchange Right"Right”). Upon the exercise of Exchange Rights, and in our sole discretion, we may issue common shares in exchange for Units on a 1-for-one-basis.
For the yearyears ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, performance-based restricted stock awards of 31,821, 26,994, and 37,822 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 shares for the periods presented and, therefore, were anti-dilutive. Refer to Note 16 - Share-Based Compensation for discussion of the terms for these awards.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, Series D preferred units of 228,000, stock options of 86,000, and time-based RSUs of 13,000 were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive. Including these items would have improved earnings per share.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share reported in the consolidated financial statements for the yearyears ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018,2021, 2020, and the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017:

2019:
  (in thousands, except per share data)
  For Year Ended For Period Ended For Year Ended
  December 31, 2019
 December 31, 2018
 April 30, 2018
April 30, 2017
NUMERATOR    
  
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations – controlling interests $78,669
 $(4,908) $(30,266)$(24,473)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations – controlling interests 
 510
 147,054
67,820
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests 78,669
 (4,398) 116,788
43,347
Dividends to preferred shareholders (6,821) (4,547) (8,569)(10,546)
Redemption of preferred shares 
 
 (3,657)(1,435)
Numerator for basic earnings per share – net income available to common shareholders 71,848
 (8,945) 104,562
31,366
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership 6,752
 (1,032) 12,702
4,059
Dividends to preferred unitholders 537
 
 

Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share $79,137
 $(9,977) $117,264
$35,425
DENOMINATOR    
  
 
Denominator for basic earnings per share weighted average shares 11,744
 11,937
 11,998
12,117
Effect of redeemable operating partnership units 1,237
 1,387
 1,462
1,613
Effect of Series D preferred units 193
 
 

Effect of diluted restricted stock awards and restricted stock units 8
 
 

Denominator for diluted earnings per share 13,182
 13,324
 13,460
13,730
        
Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations – basic $6.06
 $(0.79) $(3.54)$(3.01)
Earnings (loss) per common share from discontinued operations – basic 
 0.04
 12.25
5.59
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC $6.06
 $(0.75) $8.71
$2.58
        
Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations – diluted $6.00
 $(0.79) $(3.54)$(3.01)
Earnings (loss) per common share from discontinued operations – diluted 
 0.04
 12.25
5.59
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE – DILUTED $6.00
 $(0.75) $8.71
$2.58
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 (in thousands, except per share data)
 Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
NUMERATOR  
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests(29)4,441 78,669 
Dividends to preferred shareholders(6,428)(6,528)(6,821)
Redemption of preferred shares— 297 — 
Numerator for basic earnings per share – net income (loss) available to common shareholders(6,457)(1,790)71,848 
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership and Series E preferred units(2,806)(212)6,752 
Dividends to preferred unitholders640 640 537 
Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share$(8,623)$(1,362)$79,137 
DENOMINATOR  
Denominator for basic earnings per share weighted average shares13,803 12,564 11,744 
Effect of redeemable operating partnership units899 1,030 1,237 
Effect of Series D preferred units228 — 193 
Effect of Series E preferred units729 — — 
Effect of diluted restricted stock awards and restricted stock units45 — 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share15,704 13,594 13,182 
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC$(0.47)$(0.15)$6.06 
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE – DILUTED$(0.47)$(0.15)$6.00 
 
NOTE 4 • EQUITY AND MEZZANINE EQUITY
Operating Partnership Units. Outstanding Units in the Operating Partnership were 1.1 million832,000 Units at December 31, 2019, 1.4 million2021 and 977,000 Units at December 31, 2018, and 1.4 million Units at April 30, 2018.2020.
Exchange Rights. Pursuant to the exercise of Exchange Rights, we redeemed Units during the year ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018, and the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018 as detailed in the table below.
  (in thousands, except per Unit amounts)
  Number ofAggregateAverage Price
  UnitsCostPer Unit
Year Ended December 31, 2019 136
$8,142
$60.02
Transition Period Ended December 31, 2018 9
499
53.12
Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2018 149
8,775
58.90

We also redeemed Units in exchange for common shares during the yearyears ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018,2021 and the fiscal year ended April 30, 20182020 as detailed in the table below.
  (in thousands)
  Number ofTotal Book
  UnitsValue
Year Ended December 31, 2019 174
$7,823
Transition Period Ended December 31, 2018 33
649
Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2018 3
34
(in thousands)
Number ofTotal Book
UnitsValue
Year ended December 31, 2021144 $(4,714)
Year ended December 31, 202081 $(1,750)

Series E Preferred Units (Noncontrolling interest).
On September 1, 2021, we issued 1.8 million Series E preferred units with a par value of $100 per Series E preferred unit as partial consideration for the acquisition of 17 apartment communities. The Series E preferred unit holders receive a preferred distribution at the rate of 3.875% per year. Each Series E preferred unit is convertible, at the holder’s option, into 1.2048 Units, representing a conversion exchange rate of $83 per unit. We have the option, at our sole election, to convert Series E preferred units into OP Units if our stock has traded at or above $83 per share for 15 of 30 consecutive trading days and we have made at least 3 consecutive quarters of distributions with a rate of at least $0.804 per OP unit. The Series E preferred units have an aggregate liquidation preference of $181.4 million. The holders of the Series E preferred units do not have voting rights and are required to hold the units for one year before they may elect to convert.
Common Shares and Equity Awards. Common shares outstanding on December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018,2021 and April 30, 2018,2020, totaled 12.1 million, 11.915.0 million and 12.013.0 million, respectively. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018,2021 and the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018,2020, we issued approximately 18,000, 5,600,27,351 and 9,30021,000 common shares, respectively, with a total grant-date value of $1.1$1.0 million, $347,000, and $536,000, respectively, under our 2015 Incentive Plan, for officer and trusteeas share-based compensation for future performance.employees and trustees. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018,2021 and the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018,2020, approximately 3,300, 200,500 and 3,2002,400 common shares were forfeited under the 2015 Incentive Plan, respectively.
Equity Distribution Agreement. In November 2019,September 2021, we entered into an equity distribution agreement in connection with ana new at-the-market offering ("program (“2021 ATM Program”), replacing our prior at-the-market offering program (“2019 ATM Program"Program”) through which. Under the 2021 ATM Program, we may offer and sell common shares having an aggregate sales price of up to $150.0$250.0 million, in amounts and at times asdetermined by management. Under the 2021 ATM Program, we determine.may enter into separate forward sale agreements. The proceeds from the sale of common shares under the 20192021 ATM Program are intended to be used for general corporate purposes, which may include the funding of future acquisitions, construction or mezzanine loans, community
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renovations, and the repayment of indebtedness. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we issued 308,444 common shares under the 2019 ATM Program at an average price of $72.29 per share, net of commissions. Total consideration, net of commissions and issuance costs, was approximately $22.0 million. As of December 31, 2019,2021, we had common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $127.7$158.7 million remaining available under the 20192021 ATM Program.
The table below provides details on the sale of common shares during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Number of Common Shares
Total Consideration(1)
Average Price Per Share(1)
Year ended December 31, 20211,817 $156,449 $86.13 
Year ended December 31, 2020829 $59,187 $71.39 
(1)Total consideration is net of $2.1 million and $901,000 in commissions for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Share Repurchase Program. On December 7, 2016, our Board of Trustees 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. On December 5, 2018, our Board of Trustees reauthorized this share repurchase program for a third one-year period. On December 5, 2019, our Board of Trustees terminated thisthe existing share repurchase program and authorized a new share purchase program to repurchase up to $50 million of our common or preferred shares over a one-year period. Under this new repurchase program, we maycould repurchase common or preferred shares in open-market purchases, including pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 plans, as determined by management and in accordance with the requirements of the SEC. The extent to which we repurchase our shares, and the timing of such repurchases, will depend upon a variety of factors, including market conditions, regulatory requirements, and other corporate considerations, as determined by our executive management team. TheThis program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. As ofexpired on December 31, 2019, $50.0 million remained available under our repurchase program. Common shares5, 2020. Shares repurchased during the year ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018, and the fiscal year ended April 30, 20182020 are detailed in the table below.
 (in thousands, except per share amounts)
 Number of Shares
Aggregate Cost(1)
Average Price Per Share(1)
Year ended December 31, 2019(2)
329
$18,023
$54.69
Transition period ended December 31, 201842
2,200
51.56
Fiscal year ended April 30, 2018178
9,900
55.82
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Number of Preferred Shares
Aggregate Cost(1)
Average Price Per Share(1)
Year ended December 31, 2020237 $5,629 $23.75 
(1)Amount includes commissions.
(1)Amount includes commissions.
(2)Repurchases during the year were under the prior repurchase program.
Issuance of Preferred Shares and Redemption of Series BC Preferred SharesIn the year ended April 30, 2018,On October 2, 2017, we issued 4,118,4604.1 million shares of our 6.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares ("(“Series C preferred shares"shares”). As of December 31, 2021 and redeemed all 4,600,0002020, we had 3.9 million Series C preferred shares of our 7.95% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares.outstanding. The Series C preferred shares are nonvoting and redeemable for cash at $25.00 per share at our option on or after October 2, 2022. Holders of these shares are entitled to cumulative distributions, payable quarterly (as and if declared by the Board of Trustees). Distributions accrue at an annual rate of $1.65625 per share, which is equal to 6.625% of the $25.00 per share liquidation preference ($103.097.0 million liquidation preference in the aggregate)aggregate, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020).

Series D Preferred Units (Mezzanine Equity). On February 26, 2019, we issued 165,600 newly created Series D preferred units at an issuance price of $100$100 per preferred unit as partial consideration for the acquisition of SouthFork Townhomes. The Series D preferred unit holders receive a preferred distribution at the rate of 3.862% per year. The Series D preferred units have a put option which allows the holder to redeem any or all of the Series D preferred units for cash equal to the issue price. Each Series D preferred unit is convertible, at the holder's option, into 1.37931 Units, representing a conversion exchange rate of $72.50$72.50 per unit. Changes in the redemption value are based on changes in the trading value of our common shares and are charged to common shares on our consolidated balance sheets from period to period.Consolidated Balance Sheets each quarter. The holders of the Series D preferred units do not have any voting rights. Distributions to Series D unitholders are presented in the consolidated statements of equity within net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests and noncontrolling interests.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Mezzanine Equity). Redeemable noncontrolling interests on our consolidated balance sheets represent the noncontrolling interest in a joint venture 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. Redeemable noncontrolling interests are presented at the greater of their carrying amount or redemption value at the end of each reporting period. Changes in the value from period to period are charged to common shares on our consolidated balance sheets. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we acquired the remaining 34.5% noncontrolling interests in the real estate partnership that owns Commons and Landing at Southgate for $1.3 million. Below is a table reflecting the activity of the redeemable noncontrolling interests.
  (in thousands)
  Year ended December 31, Transition period ended December 31, Years ended April 30,
  2019
 2018
 2018
2017
Balance at beginning of fiscal year $5,968
 $6,644
 $7,117
$7,522
Contributions 
 
 268
17
Net (loss) income (174) (676) (741)(422)
Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interests (5,794)     
Balance at close of fiscal year $
 $5,968
 $6,644
$7,117
NOTE 5 • NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS 
Interests in the Operating Partnership held by limited partners are represented by Units. The Operating Partnership’s income is allocated to holders of Units based upon the ratio of their holdings to the total Units outstanding during the period. Capital contributions, distributions, and profits and losses are allocated to noncontrolling interests in accordance with the terms of the Operating Partnership’s Agreement of Limited Partnership.
We reflect noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate entities on the Balance Sheet for the portion of properties consolidated by us that are not wholly owned by us. The earnings or losses from these properties attributable to the noncontrolling interests are reflected as net income attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities in the consolidated statements of operations.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, we acquired the 47.4% noncontrolling interests in the real estate partnership that owns 71 France for $12.2 million.
Our noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities at December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018,2021 and April 30, 20182020 were as follows:
  (in thousands)
  December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
April 30, 2018
IRET - 71 France, LLC $4,817
$5,918
$6,606
IRET - Cypress Court Apartments, LLC 748
829
890
IRET - Williston Garden Apartments, LLC 

1,635
IRET - WRH 1, LLC 

(467)
WRH Holding, LLC 

224
Noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities $5,565
$6,747
$8,888
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 (in thousands)
 December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
IRET - Cypress Court Apartments, LLC$648 $686 
NOTE 6 • DEBT
As of December 31, 2019, we owned 692021, 48 apartment communities of which 24 served as collateral for mortgage loans. All of these mortgage loans were non-recourse to us other than for standard carve-out obligations. Interest rates on mortgage loans range from 3.47% to 5.73%, and the mortgage loans have varying maturity dates from November 1, 2020, through September 1, 2031. As of December 31, 2019, we believe there are 0 material defaults or instances of material noncompliance in regards to any of these mortgage loans.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, we closed on a $59.9 million mortgage loan. This mortgage is secured by four apartment communities, is interest only, and is priced at a fixed rate of 3.88% for the full twelve-year term of the loan. Proceeds from this loan were used to pay down balances under our line of credit.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, we entered into a private shelf agreement for the issuance of up to $150.0 million of unsecured senior promissory notes ("unsecured senior notes"). Under this agreement, we issued $75.0 million of Series A notes due September 13, 2029, bearing interest at a rate of 3.84% annually, and $50.0 million of Series B notes due September 30, 2028, bearing interest at a rate of 3.69% annually. We have $25.0 million remaining available under the private shelf agreement.
As of December 31, 2019, we owned 45 apartment communities that were not encumbered by mortgages with all of these apartment communities providingand are available to provide credit support for our unsecured borrowings. Our primary unsecured credit facility ("(“unsecured credit facility"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 and borrowing capacity of $250.0 million, with borrowing capacity based on the value of properties contained in the unencumbered asset pool (“UAP”). The UAP provided for a borrowing capacityproperties. As of $250.0 million at December 31, 2019, providing2021, we had additional borrowing availability of $199.9$173.5 million beyond the $50.1$76.0 million drawn, including the balance on our operating line of credit (discussed below), priced at an interest rate of 3.81%2.74%, including the impact of our interest rate swap. This credit facility matures on August 31, 2022, with 1 12-month option to extend the maturity date at our election. At December 31, 2018,2020, the line of credit borrowing capacity was $232.5$250.0 million based on the UAP,value of our unencumbered asset pool (“UAP”), of which $57.5$152.9 million was drawn on the line. At AprilThis credit facility was amended on September 30, 2018,2021 to extend the line of creditmaturity date to September 2025 and has an accordion option to increase borrowing capacity was $300.0 million based onup to $400.0 million.
Prior to the UAP, of which $124.0 million was drawn onamendment, the line.
Under our unsecured credit facility we also havehad unsecured term loans of $70.0 million and $75.0 million, included within notes payable on the consolidated balance sheets, which mature on January 15, 2024 and Augustsheets. These terms loans were paid in full as of December 31, 2025, respectively.2021.
The interest ratesrate on the line of credit and term loans areis based, at our option, on the lender's base rate plus a margin, ranging from 35-8525-80 basis points, or the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), plus a margin that ranges from 135-190125-180 basis points based on our consolidated leverage.leverage, as defined under the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Our unsecured credit facility and unsecured senior notes are subject to customary financial covenants and limitations. We believe that we are in compliance with all such financial covenants and limitations as of December 31, 2019.2021.
In January 2021, we amended and expanded our private shelf agreement with PGIM, Inc., an affiliate of Prudential Financial, Inc., and certain affiliates of PGIM, Inc. (collectively, PGIM) to increase the aggregate amount available for issuance of unsecured senior promissory notes (“unsecured senior notes”) to $225.0 million. We also issued $50.0 million of unsecured senior notes in connection with the amendment. Under this agreement, we issued $200.0 million unsecured senior notes with $25.0 million remaining available as of December 31, 2021. In September 2021, we entered into a note purchase agreement for the issuance of $125.0 million senior unsecured promissory notes. The following table shows the notes issued under both agreements.
(in thousands)
AmountMaturity DateInterest Rate
Series A$75,000 September 13, 20293.84 %
Series B$50,000 September 30, 20283.69 %
Series C$50,000 June 6, 20302.70 %
Series 2021-A$35,000 September 17, 20302.50 %
Series 2021-B$50,000 September 17, 20312.62 %
Series 2021-C$25,000 September 17, 20322.68 %
Series 2021-D$15,000 September 17, 20342.78 %
In September 2021, we entered into a $198.9 million Fannie Mae Credit Facility Agreement (“FMCF”) for financing the acquisition of 16 apartment communities. The FMCF is currently secured by mortgages on those apartment communities. The notes are interest-only, have varying maturity dates of 7, 10, and 12 years, and a blended weighted average interest rate of 2.78%. As of December 31, 2021, the FMCF had a balance of $198.9 million. The FMCF is included within mortgages payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
As of December 31, 2021, we owned 15 apartment communities that served as collateral for mortgage loans, in addition to the apartment communities secured by the FMCF. All of these mortgage loans were non-recourse to us other than for standard carve-out obligations. Interest rates on mortgage loans range from 3.47% to 4.31%, and the mortgage loans have varying maturity dates from July 1, 2022, through September 1, 2031. As of December 31, 2021, we believe there are no material defaults or instances of material noncompliance in regards to any of these mortgage loans.
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We also have a $6.0 million unsecured operating 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,matures on November 29, 2022, with pricing based on a market spread plus the one-month LIBOR index rate.

The following table summarizes our indebtedness:
(in thousands)
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020Weighted Average Maturity in Years
Lines of credit$76,000 $152,871 3.75
Term loans(1)
— 145,000 0
Unsecured senior notes(1)
300,000 125,000 8.63
Unsecured debt376,000 422,871 7.84
Mortgages payable - Fannie Mae credit facility198,850 — 9.56
Mortgages payable - other284,934 298,445 4.93
Total debt$859,784 $721,316 7.19
Annual Weighted Average Interest Rates
Lines of credit (rate with swap) (2)
2.74 %2.85 %
Term loans (rate with swaps)— 4.15 %
Unsecured senior notes3.12 %3.78 %
Mortgages payable - Fannie Mae credit facility2.78 %— 
Mortgages payable - other3.81 %3.93 %
Total debt3.26 %3.62 %
(1)
  (in thousands) 
  December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
April 30, 2018
Weighted Average Maturity in Years
Lines of credit $50,079
$57,500
$124,000
2.67
Term loans(1)
 145,000
145,000
70,000
4.88
Unsecured senior notes(1)
 125,000


9.33
Unsecured debt 320,079
202,500
194,000
6.27
Mortgages payable - fixed 331,376
445,974
489,401
5.79
Mortgages payable - variable 

22,739

Total debt $651,455
$648,474
$706,140
6.02
      
Annual Weighted Average Interest Rates     
Lines of credit (rate with swap) 3.81%3.72%3.35% 
Term loans (rate with swaps) 4.11%4.01%3.86% 
Unsecured senior notes 3.78%

 
Mortgages payable 4.02%4.58%4.69% 

Included within notes payable on our consolidated balance sheets.
(1)Included within notes payable on our consolidated balance sheets.
(2)The current rate on our line of credit is LIBOR plus 150 basis points. The LIBOR exposure on the line of credit as of December 31, 2021 was hedged using an interest rate swap with a notional of $75.0 million and a fixed rate of 2.81%. The interest rate swap was terminated in February 2022.
The aggregate amount of required future principal payments on mortgages payable, and notes payable, and lines of credit as of December 31, 20192021 is as follows:
  (in thousands)
2020 $14,897
2021 40,523
2022 37,352
2023 48,111
2024 73,777
Thereafter 386,716
Total payments $601,376

(in thousands)
2022$27,113 
202345,067 
20244,054 
2025108,850 
202649,047 
Thereafter625,653 
Total payments$859,784 
NOTE 7 • DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Our objective in using an interest rate derivatives is to add stability to interest expense and to manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations. To accomplish this objective, we primarily use interest rate swap contracts to fix the variable rate interest on our term loans and a portion of our primary line of credit. The interest rate swap contracts qualify as cash flow hedges.debt.
The ineffective portion of a hedging instrument is not 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 swapswaps will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on our term loan and line of credit. During the next 12 months, we estimate an additional $1.5 million will be reclassified as an increase to interest expense.
At December 31, 2019,2021, we had three1 interest rate swap contract designated as a cash flow hedge of interest rate risk with a total notional amount of $75.0 million to fix the interest rate on the line of credit. We also had 1 interest rate swap with a notional amount of $70.0 million that is not effective until January 31, 2023 and was not designated as a hedge in a qualifying hedging relationship.
At December 31, 2020, we had 3 interest rate swap contracts in effectdesignated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk with a notionaltotal notion amount of $195.0 million and 1 additional interest rate swap that becomes effective on January 31, 2023, with a
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notional amount of $70.0 million. These interest rate swaps fixed the interest on the term loans and a portion of the line of credit.
In September 2021, we paid $3.8 million to terminate our $50.0 million interest rate swap and our $70.0 million interest rate swap in connection with the pay down of our term loans (see Note 6 - Debt for additional details). We accelerated the reclassification of a $5.4 million loss from OCI into other income loss in Consolidated Statements of Operations as a result of the hedged transactions becoming probable not to occur.
Derivatives not designated as hedges are not speculative and are used to manage our exposure to interest rate movements and other identified risks but do not meet the strict hedge accounting requirements. Changes in fair value of derivatives not designated in hedging relationships are recorded directly into earnings within other income loss in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the year ended December 31, 2021, we recorded a gain of $419,000 related to the interest rate swap not designated in a hedging relationship. As of December 31, 2020, we did not have any outstanding interest rate hedges that were not designated as hedges in a qualifying hedging relationship.
The table below presents the fair value of our derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on our consolidated balance sheetsConsolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018,2021 and April 30, 2018.2020 is detailed below.
   (in thousands)   (in thousands)
   December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 April 30, 2018   December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 April 30, 2018
 Balance Sheet Location Fair Value
 Fair Value Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value
 Fair Value Fair Value
Total derivative instruments designated at hedging instruments - interest rate swapsOther Assets $
 $818
 1,779
 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses $7,607
 $1,675
 


(in thousands)
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Balance Sheet LocationFair ValueFair Value
Total derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments - interest rate swapsAccounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,610 $15,905 
Total derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments - interest rate swapsAccounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,097 $— 
The table below presents the effect of the Company's derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statements of operations as of December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019 December 31, 2018, and April 30, 2018.is detailed below.
 (in thousands)
 Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income
 Year Ended December 31, Transition Period Ended December 31, Year Ended April 30,   Year Ended December 31, Transition Period Ended December 31, Year Ended April 30,
 2019 2018 2018   2019 2018 2018
Total derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships - interest rate swaps$(7,040) $(2,794) 1,627
 Interest expense $289
 $(159) (152)

(in thousands)
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCILocation of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into IncomeGain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
202120202019202120202019
Total derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships - interest rate swaps$2,383 $(11,068)$(7,040)Interest expense$(9,087)$(2,770)$(289)
We have agreements with each of our derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if we either default or are capable of being declared in default on any of our indebtedness, then we could also be declared in default on our derivative obligations.
NOTE 8 • 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 line of credit debt that re-prices frequently, fair values are based on carrying values.
In determining the fair value of other financial instruments, we apply Financial Accounting Standard Board ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures. 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
(in thousands)
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
December 31, 2021
Assets
Mortgages and notes receivable$49,484 $— $— $49,484 
Liabilities
Derivative instruments - interest rate swaps$5,707 $— $— $5,707 
December 31, 2020
Assets
Mortgages and notes receivable$30,994 $— $— $30,994 
Liabilities
Derivative instruments - interest rate swaps$15,905 $— $— $15,905 
The fair value of our interest rate swaps is 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 consider both our own nonperformance risk and the counterparty'scounterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurement.
We utilize an income approach with level 3 inputs based on expected future cash flows to value these instruments. The inputs include market transactions for similar instruments, management estimates of comparable interest rates (range of 3.75% to 10.75%), and instrument specific credit risk (range of 0.5% to 1.0%). Changes in fair value of these receivables from period to period are reported in interest and other income on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(in thousands)
Fair Value MeasurementOther Gains (Losses)Interest IncomeTotal Changes in Fair Value Included in Current Period Earnings
Year ended December 31, 2021$49,484 $14 $2,403 $2,417 
Year ended December 31, 2020$30,994 $12 $1,442 $1,454 
As of December 31, 2021, we had an investment of $903,000 in a real estate technology venture consisting of privately held entities that develop technology related to the real estate industry. The investment is measured at net asset value (“NAV”) as a practical expedient under ASC 820. As of December 31, 2021, we had unfunded commitments of $1.2 million.
Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis
Non-financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018, consisted of real estate investments thatThere were written-down to estimated fair value during the transition period ended December 31, 2018 and the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018, respectively. We had no non-financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2019. The aggregate fair value of these assets by their levels in the fair value hierarchy are as follows: 
  (in thousands)
  Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
December 31, 2018  
 
 
 
Real estate investments valued at fair value $3,049


$3,049
      
April 30, 2018  
 
 
 
Real estate investments valued at fair value $52,145


$52,145


As of December 31, 20182021 and April 30, 2018, we estimated the fair value of our real estate investments using appraisals, a market offer to purchase, market comparisons, and other market data.2020.
Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value 
For mortgages payable, theThe fair value of fixed rate loansmortgages payable and unsecured senior notes is estimated based on the discounted cash flows of the loans using market research and management estimates of comparable interest rates (Level 3).
The estimated fair values of our financial instruments as of December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018,2021 and April 30, 20182020 are as follows:

 (in thousands)
 December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
 AmountFair ValueAmountFair Value
FINANCIAL ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents$31,267 $31,267 $392 $392 
Restricted cash7,358 7,358 6,918 6,918 
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
Revolving lines of credit(1)
76,000 76,000 152,871 152,871 
Term loans(1)
— — 145,000 145,000 
Unsecured senior notes300,000 308,302 125,000 133,181 
Mortgages payable - Fannie Mae credit facility198,850 198,850 — — 
Mortgages payable - other284,934 284,546 298,445 308,855 
(1)Excluding the effect of the interest rate swap agreement.
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  (in thousands)
  12/31/201912/31/20184/30/2018
  Amount
Fair Value
Amount
Fair Value
Amount
Fair Value
FINANCIAL ASSETS  
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents $26,579
$26,579
$13,792
$13,792
$11,891
$11,891
Restricted cash 19,538
19,538
5,464
5,464
4,225
4,225
Mortgage and note receivables 32,810
32,810
26,809
26,809
25,809
25,809
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES      
 
Revolving lines of credit(1)
 50,079
50,079
57,500
57,500
124,000
124,000
Notes payable(1)
 270,000
270,000
145,000
145,000
70,000
70,000
Mortgages payable 331,376
332,471
445,974
444,241
509,919
510,803
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NOTE 9 • ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
ACQUISITIONS 
We acquired $171.4$499.8 million and $191.0 million of new real estate during the yearyears ended December 31, 2019, NaN in2021 and 2020, respectively. Our acquisitions during the transition periodyears ended December 31, 2018,2021 and $373.1 million during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018.2020 are detailed below.
Year Ended December 31, 20192021
   (in thousands)
   Total
Form of ConsiderationInvestment Allocation
  DateAcquisition
    
    
 
 
Intangible
Acquisitions AcquiredCost
Cash
Units(1)

Land
Building
Assets
Multifamily        
272 homes - SouthFork Townhomes - Lakeville, MN February 26, 2019$44,000
$27,440
$16,560
$3,502
$39,950
$548
96 homes - FreightYard Townhomes and Flats - Minneapolis, MN September 6, 201926,000
26,000

1,889
23,615
496
328 homes - Lugano at Cherry Creek - Denver, CO(3)
 September 26, 201999,250
99,250

7,679
89,365
1,781
   $169,250
$152,690
$16,560
$13,070
$152,930
$2,825
         
Other        
Minot 3100 10th St SW - Minot, ND(2)
 May 23, 2019$2,112
$2,112

$246
$1,866

         
Total Acquisitions  $171.362
$154,802
$16,560
$13,316
$154,796
$2,825
(1)Value of Series D preferred units at the acquisition date.
(2)Acquired for use as our Minot corporate office building after renovations have been completed.
(3)Investment allocation excludes a $425,000 acquisition credit related to retail space lease-up.

(in thousands)
TotalForm of ConsiderationInvestment Allocation
DateAcquisitionIntangible
AcquisitionsAcquired
Cost(1)
Cash
Units(2)
Other(3)
LandBuildingAssets
Other(4)
256 homes -Union Pointe Apartment Homes - Longmont, COJanuary 6, 2021$76,900 $76,900 $— $— $5,727 $69,966 $1,207 $— 
120 homes - Bayberry Place - Minneapolis, MNSeptember 1, 202116,673 898 9,855 5,920 1,807 14,113 753 — 
251 homes - Burgandy & Hillsboro Court - Minneapolis, MNSeptember 1, 202135,569 2,092 22,542 10,935 2,834 31,148 1,587 — 
97 homes - Venue on Knox - Minneapolis, MNSeptember 1, 202118,896 500 11,375 7,021 3,438 14,743 715 — 
120 homes - Gatewood - St. Cloud, MNSeptember 1, 20217,781 378 3,388 4,015 327 6,858 596 — 
84 homes - Grove Ridge - Minneapolis, MNSeptember 1, 202112,060 121 8,579 3,360 1,250 10,271 539 — 
119 homes - The Legacy - St. Cloud, MNSeptember 1, 202110,560 229 5,714 4,617 412 9,556 592 — 
151 homes - New Hope Garden & Village - Minneapolis, MNSeptember 1, 202115,006 1,435 10,812 2,759 1,603 12,578 825 — 
330 homes - Palisades - Minneapolis, MNSeptember 1, 202153,354 2,884 30,470 20,000 6,919 46,577 2,211 (2,353)
96 homes - Plymouth Pointe - Minneapolis, MNSeptember 1, 202114,450 370 9,061 5,019 1,042 12,809 599 — 
93 homes - Pointe West - St. Cloud, MNSeptember 1, 20217,558 91 3,605 3,862 246 6,849 463 — 
301 homes - River Pointe - Minneapolis MNSeptember 1, 202138,348 2,249 21,653 14,446 3,346 33,117 1,885 — 
70 homes - Southdale Parc - Minneapolis, MNSeptember 1, 20219,670 165 7,907 1,598 1,569 7,740 361 — 
62 homes - Portage - Minneapolis, MNSeptember 1, 20219,171 323 5,588 3,260 2,133 6,685 353 — 
200 homes - Windsor Gates - Minneapolis, MNSeptember 1, 202122,231 1,122 12,080 9,029 2,140 18,943 1,148 — 
136 homes - Wingate - Minneapolis, MNSeptember 1, 202115,784 723 10,246 4,815 1,480 13,530 774 — 
178 homes - Woodhaven - Minneapolis, MNSeptember 1, 202125,009 1,682 15,200 8,127 3,940 20,080 989 — 
288 homes - Woodland Pointe - Minneapolis, MNSeptember 1, 202147,796 437 29,438 17,921 5,367 40,422 2,007 — 
176 homes - Civic Lofts - Denver, CODecember 21, 202163,000 63,000 — — 6,166 55,204 1,630 — 
Total Acquisitions$499,816 $155,599 $217,513 $126,704 $51,746 $431,189 $19,234 $(2,353)
Fiscal 2018(1) (Includes $36.1 million for additional fair value of Series E preferred units with a liquidation preference of $181.4 million for the September 1, 2021 portfolio acquisition.
(2)May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018Fair value of Series E preferred units at the acquisition date.
(3))Payoff of debt or assumption of seller's debt upon closing.
(4)Debt discount on assumed mortgage.
   (in thousands)
   Total
Form of ConsiderationInvestment Allocation
  DateAcquisition
    
 
 
Intangible
Acquisitions AcquiredCost
Cash
Land
Building
Assets
191 homes - Oxbo - St. Paul, MN (1)
 May 26, 2017$61,500
$61,500
$5,809
$54,910
$781
500 homes - Park Place - Plymouth, MN September 13, 201792,250
92,250
10,609
80,711
930
274 homes - Dylan - Denver, CO November 28, 201790,600
90,600
12,155
77,249
1,196
390 homes - Westend - Denver, CO March 28, 2018128,700
128,700
25,525
102,101
1,074
Total Acquisitions  $373,050
$373,050
$54,098
$314,971
$3,981
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(1)Property includes 11,477 square feet of retail space.

Year Ended December 31, 2020
 (in thousands)
 TotalForm of ConsiderationInvestment Allocation
DateAcquisition          Intangible
AcquisitionsAcquiredCostCash
Other(1)
LandBuildingAssets
Other(2)
Multifamily
182 homes - Ironwood Apartments - New Hope, MNMarch 5, 2020$46,263 $28,600 $17,663 $2,165 $36,869 $824 $6,405 
465 homes - Parkhouse Apartments - Thornton, COSeptember 22, 2020144,750 144,750 — 10,474 132,105 2,171 — 
Total Acquisitions$191.013 $173,350 $17,663 $12,639 $168,974 $2,995 $6,405 
(1)Payoff of note receivable and accrued interest by seller at closing.
(2)Consists of TIF note acquired. Refer to Note 2 for further discussion.
DISPOSITIONS 
During the year ended December 31, 2019,2021, we continued our portfolio transformation by disposing of our portfolios and certain communities in tertiary and secondary markets. We sold our portfolios in Topeka, Kansas, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Sioux City, Iowa. We also sold certain5 apartment communities in Bismarck, North Dakota. We sold 21 apartment communities, 2and 1 commercial properties and 3 parcels of unimproved landproperty for a total sales price of $203.1$62.3 million. Dispositions totaled $63.4 million and $515.1 million in the transition period ended December 31, 2018 and the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018, respectively. The dispositions for the yearyears ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018,2021 and the fiscal year ended April 30, 20182020 are detailed below.
Year Ended December 31, 20192021
(in thousands)
DateBook Value
DispositionsDisposedSales Priceand Sale CostGain/(Loss)
Multifamily
76 homes-Crystal Bay-Rochester, MNMay 25, 2021$13,650 $10,255 $3,395 
40 homes-French Creek-Rochester, MNMay 25, 20216,700 4,474 2,226 
182 homes-Heritage Manor-Rochester, MNMay 25, 202114,125 4,892 9,233 
140 homes-Olympik Village-Rochester, MNMay 25, 202110,725 6,529 4,196 
151-homes-Winchester/Village Green-Rochester, MNMay 25, 202114,800 7,010 7,790 
$60,000 $33,160 $26,840 
Other
Minot IPSOctober 18, 2021$2,250 $1,573 $677 
Total Dispositions$62,250 $34,733 $27,517 
   (in thousands)
  Date Book Value 
Dispositions DisposedSales Priceand Sale CostGain/(Loss)
Multifamily     
21 homes - Pinehurst - Billings, MT July 26, 2019$1,675
$961
$714
160 homes - Brookfield Village - Topeka, KS September 24, 201910,350
5,853
4,497
220 homes - Crown Colony - Topeka, KS September 24, 201917,200
7,876
9,324
54 homes - Mariposa - Topeka, KS September 24, 20196,100
4,290
1,810
300 homes - Sherwood - Topeka, KS September 24, 201926,150
11,536
14,614
308 homes - Villa West - Topeka, KS September 24, 201922,950
15,165
7,785
152 homes - Crestview - Bismarck, ND October 29, 20198,250
2,681
5,569
73 homes - North Pointe - Bismarck, ND October 29, 20195,225
3,179
2,046
108 homes - Kirkwood - Bismarck, ND October 29, 20195,400
2,518
2,882
65 homes - Westwood Park - Bismarck, ND October 29, 20194,250
1,931
2,319
16 homes - Pebble Springs - Bismarck, ND October 29, 2019875
573
302
192 homes - Arbors - Sioux City, IA December 11, 201916,200
6,110
10,090
120 homes - Indian Hills - Sioux City, IA December 11, 20198,100
5,302
2,798
132 homes - Ridge Oaks - Sioux City, IA December 11, 20197,700
4,006
3,694
50 homes - Cottage West - Sioux Falls, SD December 12, 20196,991
4,391
2,600
24 homes - Gables - Sioux Falls, SD December 12, 20192,515
2,052
463
79 homes - Oakmont - Sioux Falls, SD December 12, 20197,010
3,917
3,093
160 homes - Oakwood - Sioux Falls, SD December 12, 201912,090
3,056
9,034
120 homes - Oxbow Park - Sioux Falls, SD December 12, 201910,452
2,713
7,739
48 homes - Prairie Winds - Sioux Falls, SD December 12, 20193,763
1,112
2,651
44 homes - Sierra Vista - Sioux Falls, SD December 12, 20193,178
2,292
886
   $186,424
$91,514
$94,910
Other     
Minot 1400 31st Ave SW - Minot, ND(1)
 May 23, 2019$6,530
$6,048
$482
Woodbury 1865 Woodland - Woodbury, MN November 1, 20195,765
4,079
1,686
   $12,295
$10,127
$2,168
      
Unimproved Land     
Creekside Crossing - Bismarck, ND March 1, 2019$3,049
$3,205
$(156)
Minot 1525 24th Ave SW - Minot, ND April 3, 2019725
593
132
Weston - Weston, WI July 31, 2019600
427
173
   $4,374
$4,225
$149
      
Total Dispositions  $203,093
$105,866
$97,227
(1)This property currently houses our Minot corporate office. During the second quarter of 2019, we purchased an office building which will become our Minot corporate office after renovations are completed. We will lease space in the Minot 1400 31st Ave SW building until the new office is placed in service.


Transition PeriodYear Ended December 31, 2018 (May 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018)2020
(in thousands)
DateBook Value
DispositionsDisposedSales Priceand Sale CostGain/(Loss)
Multifamily
268 homes - Forest Park - Grand Forks, NDAugust 18, 2020$19,625 $6,884 $12,741 
90 homes - Landmark - Grand Forks, NDAugust 18, 20203,725 1,348 2,377 
164 homes - Southwind - Grand Forks, NDAugust 18, 202010,850 4,573 6,277 
168 homes - Valley Park - Grand Forks, NDAugust 18, 20208,300 4,059 4,241 
$42,500 $16,864 $25,636 
Other
Dakota WestAugust 7, 2020$500 $474 $26 
Unimproved Land
Rapid City Land - Rapid City, SDJune 29, 2020$1,300 $1,490 $(190)
Total Dispositions$44,300 $18,828 $25,472 
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   (in thousands)
  Date Book Value 
Dispositions DisposedSales Priceand Sale CostGain/(Loss)
Multifamily     
44 unit - Dakota Commons - Williston, ND July 26, 2018$4,420
$3,878
$542
145 unit - Williston Garden - Williston, ND(1)
 July 26, 201812,310
11,313
997
288 unit - Renaissance Heights - Williston, ND(2)
 July 26, 201824,770
17,856
6,914
   $41,500
$33,047
$8,453
      
Other     
7,849 sq ft Minot Southgate Retail - Minot, ND July 12, 2018$1,925
$2,056
$(131)
9,052 sq ft Fresenius - Duluth, MN July 27, 20181,900
1,078
822
15,000 sq ft Minot 2505 16th St SW - Minot, ND October 12, 20181,710
1,814
(104)
81,594 sq ft Minot Arrowhead - Minot, ND November 30, 20186,622
5,907
715
100,850 sq ft Bloomington 2000 W 94th Street - Bloomington, MN December 19, 20184,550
4,550

   $16,707
$15,405
$1,302
      
Unimproved Land     
Grand Forks - Grand Forks, ND July 16, 2018$3,000
$2,986
$14
Renaissance Heights - Williston, ND(3)
 July 26, 2018750
684
66
Badger Hills Unimproved - Rochester, MN August 29, 20181,400
1,528
(128)
   $5,150
$5,198
$(48)
      
Total Property Dispositions  $63,357
$53,650
$9,707
(1)This apartment community was owned by a joint venture entity in which we had an interest of approximately 74.11%.
(2)This apartment community was owned by a joint venture entity in which we had an interest of approximately 87.14%.
(3)
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Fiscal 2018 (May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018)
   (in thousands)
  Date 
Book Value
 
Dispositions DisposedSales Price
and Sales Cost
Gain/(Loss)
Multifamily     
327 homes - 13 apartment communities - Minot, ND (1)(2)
 August 22, 2017$12,263
$11,562
$701
48 homes - Crown - Rochester, MN December 1, 20175,700
3,318
2,382
16 homes - Northern Valley - Rochester, MN December 1, 2017950
690
260
   $18,913
$15,570
$3,343
Other 






4,998 sq ft Minot Southgate Wells Fargo Bank - Minot, ND May 15, 2017$3,440
$3,332
$108
90,260 sq ft Lexington Commerce Center - Eagan, MN August 22, 20179,000
3,963
5,037
17,640 sq ft Duckwood Medical - Eagan, MN August 24, 20172,100
1,886
214
279,834 sq ft Edgewood Vista Hermantown I & II - Hermantown, MN October 19, 201736,884
24,697
12,187
518,161 sq ft Urbandale - Urbandale, IA November 22, 201716,700
12,857
3,843
36,053 sq ft 3075 Long Lake Road - Roseville, MN November 28, 201718,650
12,766
5,884
1,205,432 sq ft 25 Healthcare properties December 29, 2017370,268
232,778
137,490
43,404 sq ft Garden View - St. Paul, MN January 19, 201814,000
6,191
7,809
52,116 sq ft Ritchie Medical - St. Paul, MN January 19, 201816,500
10,419
6,081
22,187 sq ft Bismarck 715 East Broadway and Unimproved Land - Bismarck, ND March 7, 20185,500
3,215
2,285
   $493,042
$312,104
$180,938
Unimproved Land   
 
 
Bismarck 4916 Unimproved Land - Bismarck, ND August 8, 2017$3,175
$3,188
$(13)
      
Total Dispositions  $515,130
$330,862
$184,268
(1)These communities 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 17 South Main Retail), Terrace Heights, and Westridge.
(2)The properties included: 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 6225 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.

NOTE 10 • 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 property dispositions as discontinued operations during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018. We classified 0 dispositions as discontinued operations during the year ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018 and the fiscal year ended April 30, 2017. During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2017, we determined that our strategic plan to exit the office and retail segments met the criteria for discontinued operations. Accordingly, 48 office properties, 17 retail properties, and 1 healthcare property were classified as discontinued operations and subsequently sold during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2017. The following information shows the effect on net income and the gains or losses from the sale of properties classified as discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018, and the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017.

  (in thousands)
  Year EndedEight Months EndedYear Ended
  December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
April 30, 2018
April 30, 2017
REVENUE     
Real estate rentals $
$
$19,744
$43,984
Tenant reimbursement 

11,650
16,110
TRS senior housing revenue 


3,218
TOTAL REVENUE 

31,394
63,312
EXPENSES   
 
 
Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes 

6,350
9,051
Real estate taxes 

5,191
6,848
Property management expense 

206
574
Depreciation and amortization 

8,445
10,772
TRS senior housing expenses 


3,113
TOTAL EXPENSES 

20,192
30,358
Operating income (loss) 

11,202
32,954
Interest expense(1)
 

(4,172)(11,628)
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt(1)
 

(6,508)(3,238)
Interest income 

661
2,179
Other income 

73
340
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before gain on sale 

1,256
20,607
Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations 
570
163,567
56,146
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS $
$570
$164,823
$76,753
Segment Data   
 
 
All other $
$570
$164,823
$76,753
Total $
$570
$164,823
$76,753
  (in thousands)
  Year EndedEight Months EndedYear Ended
  December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
April 30, 2018
April 30, 2017
Property Sale Data   
 
 
Sales price 
$
$437,652
$239,436
Net book value and sales costs 

(274,085)(183,290)
Gain on sale of discontinued operations 
$
$163,567
$56,146

As of December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018, and April 30, 2018, we had no assets or liabilities classified as held for sale.
NOTE 1110 • SEGMENTS
We operate in a single reportable segment which includes the ownership, management, development, redevelopment, and acquisition of 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'sproperty’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 apartment communities have similar long-term economic characteristics and provide similar products and services to our residents. No apartment community comprises more than 10% of consolidated revenues, profits, or assets. Accordingly, our apartment communities are aggregated into a single reportable segment. "All other"“All other” is composed of non-multifamily properties, non-multifamily components of mixed use properties, and properties disposed or designated as held for sale.
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, at which point healthcare no longer met the quantitative thresholds for reporting as a separate reportable segment.
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 property operating expenses, including real estate taxes. We believe that NOI is an important supplemental measure of operating performance for real estate because it provides a measure of operations that is unaffected by depreciation, amortization, financing, property management overhead, and general and administrative expense. NOI does not represent cash generated by

operating activities in accordance with 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 tables present NOI for the yearyears ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018,2021, 2020, and the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 20172019 from our reportable segment and reconcile net operating income to net income as reported in the consolidated financial statements. Segment assets are also reconciled to total assets as reported in the consolidated financial statements.
 (in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2021MultifamilyAll OtherTotal
Revenue$195,624 $6,081 $201,705 
Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes79,096 2,761 81,857 
Net operating income$116,528 $3,320 $119,848 
Property management expenses(8,752)
Casualty loss(344)
Depreciation and amortization(92,165)
General and administrative expenses(16,213)
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments27,518 
Interest expense(29,078)
Loss on debt extinguishment(535)
Interest and other income (loss)(2,380)
Net income (loss)$(2,101)
  (in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2019 Multifamily
All Other
Total
Revenue $161,434
$24,321
$185,755
Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes 67,186
11,129
78,315
Net operating income $94,248
$13,192
$107,440
Property management expenses   (6,186)
Casualty loss   (1,116)
Depreciation and amortization   (74,271)
General and administrative expenses   (14,450)
Interest expense   (30,537)
Loss on debt extinguishment   (2,360)
Interest and other income   2,092
Income (loss) before gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments, gain (loss) on litigation settlement, and income (loss) from discontinued operations   (19,388)
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments   97,624
Gain (loss) on litigation settlement   6,586
Gain (loss) from continuing operations   84,822
Income (loss) from discontinued operations   
Net income (loss)   $84,822

(in thousands)
 (in thousands)
Transition period ended December 31, 2018 Multifamily
All Other
Total
Year ended December 31, 2020Year ended December 31, 2020MultifamilyAll OtherTotal
Revenue $100,136
$21,735
$121,871
Revenue$164,126 $13,868 $177,994 
Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes 41,391
9,328
50,719
Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes66,356 6,802 73,158 
Net operating income $58,745
$12,407
$71,152
Net operating income$97,770 $7,066 $104,836 
Property management expenses  (3,663)Property management expenses(5,801)
Casualty loss  (915)Casualty loss(1,662)
Depreciation and amortization  
 
(50,456)Depreciation and amortization (75,593)
Impairment of real estate investments  
 
(1,221)
General and administrative expenses  
 
(9,812)General and administrative expenses (13,440)
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investmentsGain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments25,503 
Interest expense  
 
(21,359)Interest expense (27,525)
Loss on debt extinguishment  
 
(556)Loss on debt extinguishment (23)
Interest and other income  
 
1,233
Interest and other income (1,552)
Income (loss) before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income (loss) from discontinued operations  
 
(15,597)
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments  
 
9,707
Gain (loss) from continuing operations  
 
(5,890)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations  
 
570
Net income (loss)  
 
$(5,320)Net income (loss) $4,743 
 

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  (in thousands)
Year ended April 30, 2018 
Multifamily (1)

All Other (1)

Total
Revenue $159,983
$9,762
$169,745
Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes 70,460
2,574
73,034
Net operating income $89,523
$7,188
$96,711
Property management expenses   (5,526)
Casualty loss   (500)
Depreciation and amortization  
 
(82,070)
Impairment of real estate investments  
 
(18,065)
General and administrative expenses  
 
(14,203)
Acquisition and investment related costs  
 
(51)
Interest expense  
 
(34,178)
Loss on debt extinguishment  
 
(940)
Interest and other income  
 
1,508
Income (loss) before gain on sale of real estate and other investments  
 
(57,314)
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments  
 
20,120
Income (loss) from continuing operations  
 
(37,194)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations  
 
164,823
Net income (loss)  
 
$127,629
(1)Revenue, property operating expenses, including real estate taxes, and net operating income for the year ended April 30, 2018 have not been updated for properties sold during the year ended 2019.
  (in thousands)
Year ended April 30, 2017 
Multifamily (1)

All Other (1)

Total
Revenue $142,214
$17,890
$160,104
Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes 60,895
3,431
64,326
Net operating income $81,319
$14,459
$95,778
Property management expenses   (5,046)
Casualty loss   (414)
Depreciation and amortization  
 
(44,253)
Impairment of real estate investments  
 
(57,028)
General and administrative expenses  
 
(15,871)
Acquisition and investment related costs  
 
(3,276)
Interest expense  
 
(34,314)
Loss on debt extinguishment   (1,651)
Interest and other income  
 
1,146
Income (loss) before loss on sale of real estate and other investments and income (loss) from discontinued operations  
 
(64,929)
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments  
 
18,701
Income (loss) from continuing operations  
 
(46,228)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations  
 
76,753
Net income (loss)  
 
$30,525

(1)Revenue, property operating expenses, including real estate taxes, and net operating income for the year ended April 30, 2017 have not been updated for properties sold during the year ended 2019.

 (in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2019MultifamilyAll OtherTotal
Revenue$148,644 $37,111 $185,755 
Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes60,760 17,555 78,315 
Net operating income$87,884 $19,556 $107,440 
Property management expenses(6,186)
Casualty loss(1,116)
Depreciation and amortization  (74,271)
General and administrative expenses  (14,450)
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments97,624 
Interest expense  (30,537)
Loss on debt extinguishment  (2,360)
Interest and other income  2,092 
Income (loss) before gain on litigation settlement  78,236 
Gain (loss) on litigation settlement6,586 
Net income (loss)  $84,822 
Segment Assets and Accumulated Depreciation 
 (in thousands)
As of December 31, 2021MultifamilyAll OtherTotal
Segment assets   
Property owned$2,244,250 $26,920 $2,271,170 
Less accumulated depreciation(436,004)(7,588)(443,592)
Total property owned$1,808,246 $19,332 $1,827,578 
Cash and cash equivalents31,267 
Restricted cash7,358 
Other assets30,582 
Mortgage loans receivable43,276 
Total Assets$1,940,061 
  (in thousands)
As at December 31, 2019 Multifamily
All Other
Total
Segment assets  
 
 
Property owned $1,609,471
$33,607
$1,643,078
Less accumulated depreciation (339,272)(9,850)(349,122)
Total property owned $1,270,199
$23,757
$1,293,956
Cash and cash equivalents   26,579
Restricted cash   19,538
Other assets   34,829
Unimproved land   1,376
Mortgage loans receivable   16,140
Total Assets   $1,392,418

  (in thousands)
As at December 31, 2018 Multifamily
All Other
Total
Segment assets  
 
 
Property owned $1,428,226
$199,410
$1,627,636
Less accumulated depreciation (277,709)(76,162)(353,871)
Total property owned $1,150,517
$123,248
$1,273,765
Cash and cash equivalents  
 
13,792
Restricted cash   5,464
Other assets  
 
27,265
Unimproved land   5,301
Mortgage loans receivable  
 
10,410
Total Assets  
 
$1,335,997
  (in thousands)
As at April 30, 2018 Multifamily
All Other
Total
Segment assets (1)
  
 
 
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

(1)Segment assets as of April 30, 2018 have not been updated for properties sold during the year ended 2019.
 (in thousands)
As of December 31, 2020MultifamilyAll OtherTotal
Segment assets   
Property owned$1,727,287 $85,270 $1,812,557 
Less accumulated depreciation(368,717)(30,532)(399,249)
Total property owned$1,358,570 $54,738 $1,413,308 
Cash and cash equivalents  392 
Restricted cash6,918 
Other assets  18,904 
Mortgage loans receivable  24,661 
Total Assets  $1,464,183 
NOTE 1211 • RETIREMENT PLANS  
We sponsor a defined contribution 401(k) plan to provide retirement benefits for employees that meet minimum employment criteria. We currently match, dollar for dollar, employee contributions to the 401(k) plan in an amount equal to up to 5.0% of the eligible wages of each participating employee. 401(k) matchingMatching contributions are fully vested when made. We recognized expense of approximately $738,000, $476,000, $838,000,$1.0 million, $875,000, and $565,000$738,000 in the yearyears ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018,2021, 2020, and the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017,2019, respectively.

NOTE 13 • TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
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 fiscal year ended April 30, 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 1412 • COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES  
Legal Proceedings. We are involved in various lawsuits arising in the normal course of business. We believe that such matters will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
Environmental Matters. It is generally our policy to obtain a Phase I environmental assessment of each property that we seek to acquire. Such assessments have not revealed, nor are we aware of, any environmental liabilities that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations. We own properties that contain or potentially contain (based
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(based on the age of the property) asbestos, lead, or lead.underground storage tanks. For certain of these properties, we estimated the fair value of the conditional asset retirement obligation and chose not to book a liability because the amounts involved were immaterial. With respect to certain other properties, we have not recorded any related asset retirement obligation as the fair value of the liability cannot be reasonably estimated due to insufficient information. We believe we do not have sufficient information to estimate the fair value of the asset retirement obligations for these properties because a settlement date or range of potential settlement dates has not been specified by others and, additionally, there are currently no plans or expectation of plans to demolish these properties or to undertake major renovations that would require removal of the asbestos, lead and/or underground storage tanks. These properties are expected to be maintained by repairs and maintenance activities that would not involve the removal of the asbestos, lead and/or underground storage tanks. Also, a need for renovations caused by resident changes, technology changes or other factors has not been identified.  
Insurance. We carry insurance coverage on our properties in amounts and types that we believe are customarily obtained by owners of similar properties and are sufficient to achieve our risk management objectives.
Restrictions on Taxable Dispositions. NaN of our apartment communities, consisting of approximately 4,4436,511 homes, are subject to restrictions on taxable dispositions under agreements entered into with some of the sellers or contributors of the properties and are effective for varying periods. We do not believe that the agreements materially affect the conduct of our business or our decisions whether to dispose of restricted properties during the restriction period because we generally hold these and our other properties for investment purposes rather than for sale. Where we deem it to be in our shareholders’ best interests to dispose of such properties, we generally seek to structure sales of such properties as tax deferred transactions under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. Otherwise, we may be required to provide tax indemnification payments to the parties to these agreements.
Redemption Value of Units. Pursuant to a Unitholder’s exercise of its Exchange Rights, we have the right, in our sole discretion, to acquire such Units by either making a cash payment or acquiring the Units for our common shares, on a 1-for-one basis. All Units receive the same per Unit cash distributions as the per share dividends paid on common shares. Units are redeemable for an amount of cash per Unit equal to the average of the daily market price of our common shares for the ten consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date of valuation of the Unit. As of December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018,2021 and April 30, 2018,2020, the aggregate redemption value of the then-outstanding Units owned by limited partners, as determined by the ten-day average market price for our common shares, was approximately $76.6 million, $68.4$90.9 million and $74.7$69.0 million, respectively. 

NOTE 15 • QUARTERLY RESULTS OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS(unaudited)
  (in thousands, except per share data)
QUARTER ENDED March 31, 2019
June 30, 2019
September 30, 2019
December 31, 2019
Revenues $45,608
$46,934
$47,436
$45,777
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests $(4,698)$3,113
$31,596
$48,658
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders $(6,403)$1,407
$29,891
$46,953
Net income (loss) per common share - basic $(0.54)$0.11
$2.57
$3.95
Net income (loss) per common share - diluted $(0.54)$0.11
$2.54
$3.89
  (in thousands, except per share data)
TRANSITION PERIOD First Quarter
Second Quarter
Two Months Ended December 31, 2018
 
Revenues $45,946
$45,638
$30,287
 
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $2,916
$(4,558)$(2,756) 
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders $1,211
$(6,264)$(3,892) 
Net income (loss) per common share - basic & diluted $0.10
$(0.52)$(0.33) 
  (in thousands, except per share data)
QUARTER ENDED July 31, 2017
October 31, 2017
January 31, 2018
April 30, 2018
Revenues $40,978
$41,866
$42,716
$44,185
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests $(11,264)$12,821
$136,105
$(20,874)
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders $(13,550)$6,360
$134,331
$(22,579)
Net income (loss) per common share - basic & diluted $(1.12)$0.53
$11.22
$(1.89)

The above financial information is unaudited. In the opinion of management, alladjustments (which are of a normal recurring nature) have been included for afair presentation.
NOTE 1613 • 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, as amended and restated on May 18, 2021 which allows for awards in the form of cash, unrestricted, and restricted common shares, stock options, stock appreciation rights, and restricted stock units ("RSUs"(“RSUs”) up to an aggregate of 425,000775,000 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 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 program may vary from year to year. Through December 31, 2019,2021, awards under the 2015 Incentive Plan consisted of restricted and unrestricted common shares, RSUs, and RSUs.stock options. We account for forfeitures of restricted and unrestricted common shares, RSUs, and RSUsstock options when they occur instead of estimating the forfeitures.
Year Ended December 31, 20192021 LTIP Awards
Awards granted to trusteesemployees on May 17, 2019 consistedJanuary 1, 2021, consist of 812 RSUs, which vested immediately, awards granted to trustees on June 13, 2019 consistedan aggregate of 7,5216,410 time-based RSU awards, which vest on June 13, 2020, and an award granted to a trustees on November 25, 2019 consisted of 49 RSUs, which vested immediately. All of these awards are classified as equity awards. We recognize compensation expense associated with the time-based awards ratably over the requisite service period. The fair value of share awards at grant date for non-management trustees was approximately $505,000, $348,000, $389,000, and $365,000 for the year ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018, and each of the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Awards granted to management on March 8, 2019, consist of time-based RSUs for 6,391 shares and19,224 performance based RSUs based on total shareholder return ("TSR"(“TSR”) for 12,781 shares., and 43,629 stock options. The time-based RSUs vest as to one-third of the shares on each of March 8, 2020, March 8, 2021,January 1, 2022, January 1, 2023, and March 8, 2022. Awards granted to management on June 15, 2019, consist of 169 time-based RSUs that vest on June 15, 2020. Awards granted on August 10, 2019, consist of 100 time-based RSUs that vest on August 10, 2020. Awards granted on August 29, 2019, consist of 98 time-based awards thatJanuary 1, 2024. The stock options vest as to one-third25% on each of March 8, 2020, March 8, 2021,January 1, 2022, January 1, 2023, January 1, 2024, and March 8, 2022; 197 performance RSUs basedJanuary 1, 2025 and expire 10 years after grant date. The fair value of stock options was $7.383 per share and was estimated on TSR; and 444 time-based RSUs that vest as to one-third on eachthe date of August 29, 2020, August 29, 2021, and August 29, 2022. Allgrant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
Exercise price$70.64 
Risk-free rate0.650 %
Expected term6.25 years
Expected volatility21.08 %
Dividend Yield3.963 %
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The TSR performance RSU awardsRSUs are earned based on ourthe Company’s TSR as compared to the MSCI US REITFTSE Nareit Apartment Index over a forward looking three-year period. The maximum number of RSUs eligible to be earned is 25,56238,448 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 compensationCompensation expense is recognized ratably based on the grant date fair value, as determined using the Monte Carlo valuation model, regardless of 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. WeThe Company based the expected volatility on a weighted average of the historical volatility of ourthe Company’s daily closing share price and a select peer average volatility, 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 TSR performance RSU awardsRSUs were an expected volatility of 25.5%20.63%, a risk-free interest rate of 2.43%0.17%, and an expected life of 2.823 years. The share price at the grant date, March 8,January 1, 2021, was $70.64 per share.
Awards granted to trustees in May 2021 consisted of 6,061 RSUs with a one-year vesting period. All of these awards are classified as equity awards. We recognize compensation expense associated with the time-based awards ratably over the requisite service period. The fair value of share awards at grant date for non-employee trustees was approximately $425,000, $533,000, and $505,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, was $58.06 per share. respectively.
Share-Based Compensation Expense 
Total share-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated financial statements for the yearyears ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018,2021, 2020, and the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017,2019, for all share-based awards was as follows:
  (in thousands)
  Year Ended December 31,Transition Period EndedFiscal Year Ended April 30, 
  2019December 31, 201820182017
Share based compensation expense $1,905
$845
$1,587
$6

(in thousands)
 Year Ended December 31,
 202120202019
Share based compensation expense$2,687 $2,106 $1,905 
 
Restricted Share Awards
The total fair value of time-based share grants vested during the yearyears ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 the transition period ended December 31, 2018,was $136,000 and the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 was $310,000, $147,000, $1.1 million, and $127,000, respectively.
The activity for the yearyears ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018,2020 and the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017,2019, related to our restricted share awards was as follows:
  Awards with Service Conditions
   Wtd Avg Grant-
  Shares
Date Fair Value
Unvested at April 30, 2016 
 
Granted 25,326
$61.59
Vested (2,132)$59.50
Forfeited (3,683)$62.40
Unvested at April 30, 2017 19,511


Granted 9,136
$57.55
Vested (18,545)$59.89
Forfeited (202)$62.40
Unvested at April 30, 2018 9,900


Granted 

Vested (2,709)$63.21
Forfeited 

Unvested at December 31, 2018 7,191


Granted 


Vested (4,999)$61.06
Forfeited 

Unvested at December 31, 2019 2,192
$59.20

Awards with Service Conditions
  Wtd Avg Grant-
 SharesDate Fair Value
Unvested at December 31, 20187,191 0
Granted— 0
Vested(4,999)$61.06 
Forfeited— 
Unvested at December 31, 20192,192 59.20 
Granted— 0
Vested(2,192)$59.20 
Forfeited— 
Unvested at December 31, 2020— 
 
Restricted Stock Units
During the year ended December 31, 2019,2021, we issued 7,7027,416 time-based RSUs to employees and 8,3826,277 to trustees. The RSUs to employees generally vest over a three-year period and the RSUs to trustees generally vest over a one-year period. The fair value of the time-based RSUs granted during the year ended December 31, 20192021 was $961,000.$980,000. The total compensation cost

related to non-vested time-based RSUs not yet recognized is $547,000,$491,000, which we expect to recognize over a weighted average period of 1.31.2 years.
RSUs with market conditions were granted under the LTIP during the year ended December 31, 2019 with a fair market value, as determined using a Monte Carlo simulation, of $1.0 million. The unamortized value of awards and RSUs with market conditions as of December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018,2021, 2020, and April 30 2018,2019, was approximately $1.3 million, $1.1 million, $487,000, and $448,000,$1.3 million, respectively.
The activity for the yearyears ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018,2021, 2020, and the fiscal years ended April 30 2018 and 2017,2019, related to our RSUs was as follows:
  RSUs with Service Conditions RSUs with Market Conditions
   Wtd Avg Grant-
  Wtd Avg Grant-
  Shares
Date Fair Value
 Shares
Date Fair Value
Unvested at April 30, 2017 
  
 
Granted 6,994
$60.54
 11,538
$70.90
Vested (207)$50.30
 
 
Forfeited 
  
 
Unvested at April 30, 2018 6,787
$60.85
 11,538
$70.90
Granted 14,878
$53.60
 15,461
$57.70
Vested (2,943)$60.83
 

Forfeited (462)$53.60
 (1,680)$70.90
Unvested at December 31, 2018 18,260

 25,319
$62.84
Granted 16,084
$59.76
 12,978
$79.49
Vested (11,633)$55.35
 

Forfeited (365)$51.73
 (475)$57.70
Unvested at December 31,��2019 22,346
$58.41
 37,822
$68.62
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RSUs with Service ConditionsRSUs with Market Conditions
  Wtd Avg Grant- Wtd Avg Grant-
 SharesDate Fair ValueSharesDate Fair Value
Unvested at December 31, 201818,260 $55.13 25,319 $62.84 
Granted16,084 $59.76 12,978 $79.49 
Vested(11,633)$55.35 — — 
Forfeited(365)$51.73 (475)$57.70 
Unvested at December 31, 201922,346 $58.41 37,822 $68.62 
Granted17,981 $68.25 — $— 
Vested(14,991)$59.10 (13,357)74.68 
Change in awards(1)
— $— 4,436 $— 
Forfeited(508)$62.99 (1,907)$63.92 
Unvested at December 31, 202024,828 $65.03 26,994 $67.87 
Granted13,693 $71.54 19,224 $87.04 
Vested(17,065)$63.42 (35,920)$65.34 
Change in awards(1)
— — 8,926 — 
Forfeited(482)$70.44 — $— 
Unvested at December 31, 202120,974 $69.97 19,224 $87.04 
(1)Represents the change in the number of restricted stock units earned at the end of the measurement period.

Stock Options
INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUSTDuring the year ended December 31, 2021, we issued 43,629 stock options to employees. The stock options vest over a four-year period. The fair value of the stock options granted during the year ended December 31, 2021 was $7.383 per share. The total compensation costs related to non-vested stock options not yet recognized is $387,000, which we expect to recognize over a weighted average period of 2.4 years.
The stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was as follows:
Number of SharesWeighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at December 31, 2019— — 
Granted141,000 $66.36 
Exercised— — 
Forfeited(1,952)$66.36 
Outstanding at December 31, 2020139,048 $66.36 
Exercisable at December 31, 2020— — 
Granted43,629 70.64 
Exercised— — 
Forfeited— — 
Outstanding at December 31, 2021182,677 67.38 
Exercisable at December 31, 202134,758 66.36 
The intrinsic value of a stock option represents the amount by which the current price of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option. As of December 31, 2021, stock options outstanding had an aggregate intrinsic value of $8.0 million with a weighted average remaining contractual term of 8.54 years.
NOTE 14 • SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On January 4, 2022, we acquired a portfolio of 3 apartment communities located in the Minneapolis, Minnesota region for an aggregate purchase price of $68.1 million. The acquisition was financed through the assumption of $41.6 million in mortgage debt, the issuance of 209,156 Units, and cash.
On January 26, 2022, we acquired Noko Apartments in Minneapolis, Minnesota for an aggregate purchase price of $46.4 million. We financed the development of Noko Apartments with a construction loan and a mezzanine loan which had
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principal balances of $29.9 million and $13.4 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021. The loans were exchanged to fund, in part, the acquisition.
On February 23, 2022, we paid $3.3 million to terminate our $75.0 million interest rate swap and our $70.0 million forward swap.
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CENTERSPACE AND SUBSIDIARIES
December 31, 2019
Schedule III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (in thousands)
     Gross amount at which carried at  Life on which
  Initial Cost to Company close of period  depreciation in
    Costs capitalized    Date oflatest income
   Buildings &subsequent to Buildings & AccumulatedConstructionstatement is
Description
Encumbrances(1)

Land
ImprovementsacquisitionLand
ImprovementsTotal
Depreciationor Acquisitioncomputed
Same-Store 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
71 France - Edina, MN$54,459
$4,721
$61,762
$312
$4,801
$61,994
$66,795
$(11,070)201630-37years
Alps Park - Rapid City, SD3,426
287
5,551
397
333
5,902
6,235
(1,350)201330-37years
Arcata - Golden Valley, MN
2,088
31,036
262
2,130
31,256
33,386
(6,946)201530-37years
Ashland - Grand Forks, ND4,993
741
7,569
329
824
7,815
8,639
(2,016)201230-37years
Avalon Cove - Rochester, MN
1,616
34,074
498
1,731
34,457
36,188
(4,573)201630-37years
Boulder Court - Eagan, MN
1,067
5,498
3,276
1,576
8,265
9,841
(4,014)200330-37years
Canyon Lake - Rapid City, SD2,573
305
3,958
2,404
420
6,247
6,667
(3,006)200130-37years
Cardinal Point - Grand Forks, ND
1,600
33,400
200
1,702
33,498
35,200
(1,829)201330-37years
Cascade Shores - Rochester, MN11,400
1,585
16,710
99
1,587
16,807
18,394
(2,299)201630-37years
Castlerock - Billings, MT
736
4,864
2,452
1,045
7,007
8,052
(4,185)199830-37years
Chateau - Minot, ND
301
20,058
1,023
326
21,056
21,382
(5,095)201330-37years
Cimarron Hills - Omaha, NE8,700
706
9,588
5,016
1,590
13,720
15,310
(7,214)200130-37years
Colonial Villa - Burnsville, MN
2,401
11,515
10,568
2,987
21,497
24,484
(11,044)200330-37years
Colony - Lincoln, NE11,936
1,515
15,730
1,984
1,845
17,384
19,229
(4,686)201230-37years
Commons and Landing at Southgate - Minot, ND
5,945
47,512
1,801
6,419
48,839
55,258
(11,401)201530-37years
Cottonwood - Bismarck, ND
1,056
17,372
5,956
2,001
22,383
24,384
(11,253)199730-37years
Country Meadows - Billings, MT
491
7,809
1,788
599
9,489
10,088
(5,457)199530-37years
Crystal Bay - Rochester, MN
433
11,425
299
438
11,719
12,157
(1,528)201630-37years
Cypress Court - St. Cloud, MN11,934
1,583
18,879
443
1,619
19,286
20,905
(4,474)201230-37years
Deer Ridge - Jamestown, ND
711
24,129
269
778
24,331
25,109
(4,877)201330-37years
Evergreen - Isanti, MN
1,129
5,524
531
1,145
6,039
7,184
(1,782)200830-37years
Forest Park - Grand Forks, ND
810
5,579
8,894
1,532
13,751
15,283
(8,519)199330-37years
French Creek - Rochester, MN
201
4,735
238
207
4,967
5,174
(619)201630-37years
Gardens - Grand Forks, ND
518
8,702
125
535
8,810
9,345
(1,387)201530-37years
Grand Gateway - St. Cloud, MN
814
7,086
1,969
961
8,908
9,869
(2,962)201230-37years
GrandeVille at Cascade Lake - Rochester, MN36,000
5,003
50,363
1,843
5,095
52,114
57,209
(8,040)201530-37years
Greenfield - Omaha, NE
578
4,122
1,513
872
5,341
6,213
(2,064)200730-37years
Heritage Manor - Rochester, MN
403
6,968
3,487
731
10,127
10,858
(5,712)199830-37years
Homestead Garden - Rapid City, SD
655
14,139
784
723
14,855
15,578
(2,845)201530-37years
Lakeside Village - Lincoln, NE11,806
1,215
15,837
1,475
1,401
17,126
18,527
(4,458)201230-37years
Landmark - Grand Forks, ND
184
1,514
1,262
425
2,535
2,960
(1,588)199730-37years
Legacy - Grand Forks, ND13,565
1,362
21,727
10,738
2,431
31,396
33,827
(16,893)1995-200530-37years
Legacy Heights - Bismarck, ND
1,207
13,742
338
1,226
14,061
15,287
(2,091)201530-37years
Meadows - Jamestown, ND
590
4,519
1,993
733
6,369
7,102
(3,438)199830-37years
Monticello Crossings - Monticello, MN
1,734
30,136
110
1,761
30,219
31,980
(4,013)201730-37years
Monticello Village - Monticello, MN
490
3,756
1,211
638
4,819
5,457
(2,161)200430-37years

INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
December 31, 20192021
Schedule III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (in thousands)
     Gross amount at which carried at  Life on which
  Initial Cost to Company close of period  depreciation in
    Costs capitalized    Date oflatest income
   Buildings &subsequent to Buildings & AccumulatedConstructionstatement is
Description
Encumbrances(1)
LandImprovementsacquisitionLandImprovementsTotalDepreciationor Acquisitioncomputed
Same-Store           
71 France - Edina, MN$52,149 $4,721 $61,762 $625 $4,801 $62,307 $67,108 $(17,093)201630-37years
Alps Park - Rapid City, SD— 287 5,551 691 336 6,193 6,529 (1,817)201330-37years
Arcata - Golden Valley, MN— 2,088 31,036 413 2,128 31,409 33,537 (9,627)201530-37years
Ashland - Grand Forks, ND— 741 7,569 364 823 7,851 8,674 (2,688)201230-37years
Avalon Cove - Rochester, MN— 1,616 34,074 825 1,808 34,707 36,515 (7,327)201630-37years
Boulder Court - Eagan, MN— 1,067 5,498 3,124 1,576 8,113 9,689 (4,590)200330-37years
Canyon Lake - Rapid City, SD— 305 3,958 2,285 420 6,128 6,548 (3,287)200130-37years
Cardinal Point - Grand Forks, ND— 1,600 33,400 400 1,727 33,673 35,400 (4,132)201330-37years
Castlerock - Billings, MT— 736 4,864 2,257 1,045 6,812 7,857 (4,582)199830-37years
Chateau - Minot, ND— 301 20,058 1,185 326 21,218 21,544 (6,880)201330-37years
Cimarron Hills - Omaha, NE8,700 706 9,588 4,684 1,639 13,339 14,978 (7,998)200130-37years
Commons and Landing at Southgate - Minot, ND— 5,945 47,512 2,448 6,424 49,481 55,905 (15,690)201530-37years
Connelly on Eleven - Burnsville, MN— 2,401 11,515 16,010 3,206 26,720 29,926 (14,315)200330-37years
Cottonwood - Bismarck, ND— 1,056 17,372 5,799 1,962 22,265 24,227 (13,046)199730-37years
Country Meadows - Billings, MT— 491 7,809 1,623 599 9,324 9,923 (5,872)199530-37years
Cypress Court - St. Cloud, MN11,338 1,583 18,879 545 1,625 19,382 21,007 (5,995)201230-37years
Deer Ridge - Jamestown, ND— 711 24,129 348 785 24,403 25,188 (7,292)201330-37years
Donovan - Lincoln, NE11,270 1,515 15,730 4,952 1,817 20,380 22,197 (6,531)201230-37years
Dylan - Denver, CO— 12,155 77,215 1,138 12,241 78,267 90,508 (10,892)201830years
Evergreen - Isanti, MN— 1,129 5,524 628 1,159 6,122 7,281 (2,290)200830-37years
Freightyard - Minneapolis, MN— 1,889 23,616 1,296 1,895 24,906 26,801 (2,091)201930years
Gardens - Grand Forks, ND— 518 8,702 141 535 8,826 9,361 (2,100)201530-37years
Grand Gateway - St. Cloud, MN— 814 7,086 2,152 970 9,082 10,052 (3,972)201230-37years
GrandeVille Shores - Rochester, MN46,320 6,588 67,072 5,741 6,776 72,625 79,401 (16,311)201530-37years
Greenfield - Omaha, NE— 578 4,122 3,007 876 6,831 7,707 (2,769)200730-37years
Homestead Garden - Rapid City, SD— 655 14,139 1,219 792 15,221 16,013 (3,944)201530-37years
Lakeside Village - Lincoln, NE11,158 1,215 15,837 3,369 1,476 18,945 20,421 (6,098)201230-37years
Legacy - Grand Forks, ND— 1,362 21,727 10,958 2,474 31,573 34,047 (19,735)1995-200530-37years
Legacy Heights - Bismarck, ND— 1,207 13,742 290 1,142 14,097 15,239 (3,102)201530-37years
Lugano at Cherry Creek - Denver, CO— 7,679 87,766 1,317 7,679 89,083 96,762 (7,670)201930years
Meadows - Jamestown, ND— 590 4,519 2,075 730 6,454 7,184 (4,101)199830-37years
Monticello Crossings - Monticello, MN— 1,734 30,136 649 1,951 30,568 32,519 (6,660)201730-37years
Monticello Village - Monticello, MN— 490 3,756 1,211 655 4,802 5,457 (2,655)200430-37years
Northridge - Bismarck, ND— 884 7,515 296 1,048 7,647 8,695 (1,912)201530-37years
Olympic Village - Billings, MT— 1,164 10,441 4,047 1,885 13,767 15,652 (8,539)200030-37years
Oxbo - St Paul, MN— 5,809 51,586 263 5,822 51,836 57,658 (8,896)201830years
Park Meadows - Waite Park, MN— 1,143 9,099 9,976 2,140 18,078 20,218 (13,170)199730-37years
Park Place - Plymouth, MN— 10,609 80,781 13,587 10,819 94,158 104,977 (15,767)201830years
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     Gross amount at which carried at  Life on which
  Initial Cost to Company close of period  depreciation in
    Costs capitalized    Date oflatest income
   Buildings &subsequent to Buildings & AccumulatedConstructionstatement is
Description
Encumbrances(1)

Land
ImprovementsacquisitionLand
ImprovementsTotal
Depreciationor Acquisitioncomputed
Northridge - Bismarck, ND$
$884
$7,515
$278
$1,057
$7,620
$8,677
$(1,342)201530-37years
Olympic Village - Billings, MT9,533
1,164
10,441
4,031
1,836
13,800
15,636
(7,584)200030-37years
Olympik Village - Rochester, MN
1,034
6,109
2,805
1,450
8,498
9,948
(3,790)200530-37years
Park Meadows - Waite Park, MN7,768
1,143
9,099
10,092
2,140
18,194
20,334
(11,216)199730-37years
Park Place - Plymouth, MN
10,609
80,781
7,280
10,782
87,888
98,670
(7,255)199730-37years
Plaza - Minot, ND
867
12,784
3,069
1,002
15,718
16,720
(5,063)200930-37years
Pointe West - Rapid City, SD
240
3,538
2,140
463
5,455
5,918
(3,548)199430-37years
Ponds at Heritage Place - Sartell, MN
395
4,564
492
419
5,032
5,451
(1,327)201230-37years
Quarry Ridge - Rochester, MN24,680
2,254
30,024
2,133
2,412
31,999
34,411
(9,705)200630-37years
Red 20 - Minneapolis, MN21,755
1,900
24,116
280
1,908
24,388
26,296
(5,532)201530-37years
Regency Park Estates - St. Cloud, MN7,623
702
10,198
2,709
1,148
12,461
13,609
(3,777)201130-37years
Rimrock West - Billings, MT
330
3,489
2,096
543
5,372
5,915
(2,930)199930-37years
River Ridge - Bismarck, ND
576
24,670
1,078
936
25,388
26,324
(7,027)200830-37years
Rocky Meadows - Billings, MT
656
5,726
1,651
840
7,193
8,033
(4,370)199530-37years
Rum River - Isanti, MN3,141
843
4,823
536
870
5,332
6,202
(1,927)200730-37years
Silver Springs - Rapid City, SD2,043
215
3,007
974
267
3,929
4,196
(772)201530-37years
South Pointe - Minot, ND
550
9,548
5,834
1,445
14,487
15,932
(9,239)199530-37years
Southpoint - Grand Forks, ND
576
9,893
227
666
10,030
10,696
(1,919)201330-37years
Southwind - Grand Forks, ND
400
4,938
4,627
929
9,036
9,965
(5,347)199530-37years
Sunset Trail - Rochester, MN7,310
336
12,814
3,430
785
15,795
16,580
(8,294)199930-37years
Thomasbrook - Lincoln, NE13,100
600
10,306
5,451
1,708
14,649
16,357
(7,648)199930-37years
Valley Park - Grand Forks, ND
294
4,137
4,243
1,323
7,351
8,674
(4,498)199930-37years
Village Green - Rochester, MN
234
2,296
1,056
361
3,225
3,586
(1,528)200330-37years
West Stonehill - Waite Park, MN16,425
939
10,167
7,932
1,903
17,135
19,038
(10,848)199530-37years
Whispering Ridge - Omaha, NE20,120
2,139
25,424
1,858
2,459
26,962
29,421
(6,573)201230-37years
Winchester - Rochester, MN
748
5,622
2,676
1,104
7,942
9,046
(3,942)200330-37years
Woodridge - Rochester, MN5,411
370
6,028
4,161
752
9,807
10,559
(5,566)199730-37years
Total Same-Store$309,701
$77,779
$928,945
$159,026
$96,675
$1,069,075
$1,165,750
$(319,456)   
            
Non-Same-Store           
Dylan - Denver, CO$
$12,155
$77,215
$870
$12,217
$78,023
$90,240
$(5,536)201330-37years
FreightYard Townhomes & Flats - Minneapolis, MN
1,889
23,616
124
1,895
23,734
25,629
(289)201930years
Lugano at Cherry Creek - Denver, CO
7,679
87,766
103
7,679
87,869
95,548
(1,075)201930years
Oxbo - St Paul, MN
5,809
51,586
176
5,809
51,755
57,564
(5,096)201530-37years
SouthFork Townhomes - Lakeville, MN21,675
3,502
40,153
2,883
3,502
43,036
46,538
(1,433)201930years
Westend - Denver, CO
25,525
102,180
497
25,525
102,677
128,202
(6,389)199530-37years
Total Non-Same-Store$21,675
$56,559
$382,516
$4,653
$56,627
$387,094
$443,721
$(19,818)   
            
Total Multifamily$331,376
$134,338
$1,311,461
$163,679
$153,302
$1,456,169
$1,609,471
$(339,274)   

INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUSTCENTERSPACE AND SUBSIDIARIES
December 31, 20192021
Schedule III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (in thousands)
     Gross amount at which carried at  Life on which
  Initial Cost to Company close of period  depreciation in
    Costs capitalized    Date oflatest income
   Buildings &subsequent to Buildings & AccumulatedConstructionstatement is
Description
Encumbrances(1)
LandImprovementsacquisitionLandImprovementsTotalDepreciationor Acquisitioncomputed
Plaza - Minot, ND— 867 12,784 3,118 1,011 15,758 16,769 (6,270)200930-37years
Pointe West - Rapid City, SD— 240 3,538 2,209 463 5,524 5,987 (4,044)199430-37years
Ponds at Heritage Place - Sartell, MN— 395 4,564 540 419 5,080 5,499 (1,773)201230-37years
Quarry Ridge - Rochester, MN23,409 2,254 30,024 5,223 2,412 35,089 37,501 (12,114)200630-37years
Red 20 - Minneapolis, MN20,775 1,900 24,116 521 1,908 24,629 26,537 (7,560)201530-37years
Regency Park Estates - St. Cloud, MN7,167 702 10,198 6,155 1,179 15,876 17,055 (5,205)201130-37years
Rimrock West - Billings, MT— 330 3,489 2,044 568 5,295 5,863 (3,403)199930-37years
River Ridge - Bismarck, ND— 576 24,670 1,154 922 25,478 26,400 (9,018)200830-37years
Rocky Meadows - Billings, MT— 656 5,726 1,632 840 7,174 8,014 (4,817)199530-37years
Rum River - Isanti, MN— 843 4,823 515 870 5,311 6,181 (2,358)200730-37years
Silver Springs - Rapid City, SD— 215 3,007 1,077 273 4,026 4,299 (1,142)201530-37years
South Pointe - Minot, ND— 550 9,548 5,814 1,489 14,423 15,912 (10,819)199530-37years
Southpoint - Grand Forks, ND— 576 9,893 284 663 10,090 10,753 (2,696)201330-37years
Southfork - Lakeville, MN21,675 3,502 40,153 8,626 3,583 48,698 52,281 (6,292)201930years
Sunset Trail - Rochester, MN— 336 12,814 3,429 826 15,753 16,579 (9,579)199930-37years
Thomasbrook - Lincoln, NE13,100 600 10,306 5,474 1,710 14,670 16,380 (9,080)199930-37years
West Stonehill - Waite Park, MN16,425 939 10,167 10,933 1,912 20,127 22,039 (12,812)199530-37years
Westend - Denver, CO— 25,525 102,180 935 25,532 103,108 128,640 (13,525)201830years
Whispering Ridge - Omaha, NE19,187 2,139 25,424 3,715 2,551 28,727 31,278 (9,162)201230-37years
Woodridge - Rochester, MN— 370 6,028 5,380 761 11,017 11,778 (6,625)199730-37years
Total Same-Store$262,673 $129,597 $1,258,137 $180,716 $146,004 $1,422,446 $1,568,450 $(419,730)   
Non-Same-Store
Bayberry Place - Minneapolis, MN11,048 1,807 14,113 538 1,865 14,593 16,458 (177)202130years
Burgundy and Hillsboro Court - Minneapolis, MN23,570 2,834 31,149 1,177 2,913 32,247 35,160 (398)202130years
Civic Lofts - Denver, CO— 6,166 55,182 51 6,171 55,228 61,399 (148)202130years
Gatewood - St Cloud, MN5,156 327 6,858 348 342 7,191 7,533 (95)202130years
Grove Ridge - Minneapolis, MN7,992 1,250 10,271 405 1,293 10,633 11,926 (133)202130years
Ironwood - Minneapolis, MN— 2,165 36,874 238 2,167 37,110 39,277 (2,564)202030years
Legacy Waite Park - St Cloud, MN6,923 412 9,556 428 426 9,970 10,396 (135)202130years
New Hope Garden and Village - Minneapolis, MN9,943 1,603 12,578 480 1,651 13,010 14,661 (170)202130years
Palisades - Minneapolis, MN22,260 6,919 46,577 386 6,959 46,923 53,882 (574)202130years
Parkhouse - Thornton, CO— 10,474 132,105 987 10,484 133,082 143,566 (6,922)202030years
Plymouth Pointe - Minneapolis, MN9,575 1,042 12,810 526 1,073 13,305 14,378 (174)202130years
Pointe West St Cloud - St Cloud, MN5,008 246 6,850 437 260 7,273 7,533 (98)202130years
Portage - Minneapolis, MN5,991 2,133 6,685 415 2,226 7,007 9,233 (83)202130years
River Pointe - Minneapolis, MN25,412 3,346 33,118 951 3,426 33,989 37,415 (422)202130years
Southdale Parc - Minneapolis, MN5,301 1,569 7,740 302 1,618 7,993 9,611 (96)202130years
Union Pointe - Denver, CO— 5,727 69,966 336 5,736 70,293 76,029 (2,723)202130years
Venue on Knox - Minneapolis, MN11,660 3,438 14,743 548 3,530 15,199 18,729 (177)202130years
Windsor - Minneapolis, MN14,731 2,140 18,943 738 2,204 19,617 21,821 (243)202130years
Wingate - Minneapolis, MN$10,459 $1,480 $13,530 $503 $1,526 $13,987 $15,513 $(180)202130years
Woodhaven - Minneapolis, MN14,408 3,940 20,080 627 4,040 20,607 24,647 (245)202130years
Woodland Pointe - Minneapolis, MN31,673 5,367 40,422 843 5,449 41,183 46,632 (516)202130years
Total Non-Same-Store$221,110 $64,385 $600,150 $11,264 $65,359 $610,440 $675,799 $(16,273)
Total Multifamily$483,783 $193,982 $1,858,287 $191,980 $211,363 $2,032,886 $2,244,249 $(436,003)
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      Gross amount at which carried at  Life on which
   Initial Cost to Company close of period  depreciation in
     Costs capitalized    Date oflatest income
    Buildings &subsequent to Buildings & AccumulatedConstructionstatement is
Description 
Encumbrances(1)

Land
ImprovementsacquisitionLand
ImprovementsTotal
Depreciationor Acquisitioncomputed
Other - Mixed Use  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
71 France - Edina, MN 
$
$5,879
$885
$
$6,764
$6,764
$(873)201630-37years
Lugano at Cherry Creek - Denver, CO 

1,600


1,600
1,600
(18)201930years
Oxbo - St Paul, MN 

3,472
54

3,526
3,526
(315)201530-37years
Plaza - Minot, ND 
389
5,444
3,839
601
9,071
9,672
(3,899)200930-37years
Red 20 - Minneapolis, MN 

2,525
419

2,944
2,944
(541)201530-37years
Total Other - Mixed Use 
$389
$18,920
$5,197
$601
$23,905
$24,506
$(5,646)   
             
Other - Commercial            
3100 10th St SW - Minot, ND 
$246
$1,866
$(1)$246
$1,865
$2,111
$(41)201930years
Dakota West Plaza - Minot , ND 
92
493
37
106
516
622
(202)200630-37years
Minot IPS - Minot, ND 
416
5,952

416
5,952
6,368
(3,959)201230-37years
Total Other - Commercial 
$754
$8,311
$36
$768
$8,333
$9,101
$(4,202)   
             
Subtotal $331,376
$135,481
$1,338,692
$168,912
$154,671
$1,488,407
$1,643,078
$(349,122)   
             
Unimproved Land            
Rapid City - Rapid City, SD 
$1,376


$1,376

$1,376

2014  
Total Unimproved Land 
$1,376

$
$1,376

$1,376

   
             
Total $331,376
$136,857
$1,338,692
$168,912
$156,047
$1,488,407
$1,644,454
$(349,122)   
(1)Amounts in this column are the mortgages payable balance as of December 31, 2019. These amounts do not include amounts owing under the Company's multi-bank line of credit or term loans.


INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUSTCENTERSPACE AND SUBSIDIARIES
December 31, 20192021
Schedule III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (in thousands)

     Gross amount at which carried at  Life on which
  Initial Cost to Company close of period  depreciation in
    Costs capitalized    Date oflatest income
   Buildings &subsequent to Buildings & AccumulatedConstructionstatement is
Description
Encumbrances(1)
LandImprovementsacquisitionLandImprovementsTotalDepreciationor Acquisitioncomputed
Other - Mixed Use           
71 France - Edina, MN— $— $5,879 $867 $— $6,746 $6,746 $(1,399)201630-37years
Lugano at Cherry Creek - Denver, CO— — 1,600 657 — 2,257 2,257 (148)201930years
Oxbo - St Paul, MN— — 3,472 54 — 3,526 3,526 (541)201530years
Plaza - Minot, ND— 389 5,444 3,447 607 8,673 9,280 (4,303)200930-37years
Red 20 - Minneapolis, MN— — 2,525 475 — 3,000 3,000 (810)201530-37years
Total Other - Mixed Use— $389 $18,920 $5,500 $607 $24,202 $24,809 $(7,201)
Other - Commercial
3100 10th St SW - Minot, ND— $246 $1,866 $— $246 $1,866 $2,112 $(388)201930years
Total Other - Commercial— $246 $1,866 $— $246 $1,866 $2,112 $(388)   
Total$483,783 $194,617 $1,879,073 $197,480 $212,216 $2,058,954 $2,271,170 $(443,592)
Reconciliations(1)Amounts in this column are the mortgages payable balance as of the carrying value of total property owned for the year ended December 31, 2019,2021. These amounts do not include amounts owing under the transition period ended December 31, 2018, and the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:Company's multi-bank line of credit, term loans, or unsecured senior notes.

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  (in thousands)
  Year EndedTransition Period EndedYear Ended April 30,
  December 31, 2019December 31, 201820182017
Balance at beginning of year $1,627,636
$1,669,764
$1,358,529
$1,369,893
Additions during year     
Multifamily and Other 168,504

369,332
61,565
Improvements and Other 21,868
11,620
15,065
34,761
  1,818,008
1,681,384
1,742,926
1,466,219
Deductions during year   
 
 
Cost of real estate sold (171,112)(53,653)(46,001)(21,601)
Impairment charge 

(15,192)(51,401)
Write down of asset and accumulated depreciation on impaired assets 

(8,597)(7,144)
Properties classified as held for sale during the year 


(24,156)
Other (1)
 (3,819)(95)(3,372)(3,388)
Balance at close of year $1,643,077
$1,627,636
$1,669,764
$1,358,529
Reconciliations of accumulated depreciation/amortization for the year ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 2018, and the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017, are as follows:
  (in thousands)
  Year EndedTransition Period EndedYear Ended April 30,
  December 31, 2019December 31, 201820182017
Balance at beginning of year $353,871
$311,324
$255,599
$237,859
Additions during year   
 
 
Provisions for depreciation 71,787
49,208
78,785
42,960
Deductions during year   
 
 
Accumulated depreciation on real estate sold or classified as held for sale (72,758)(6,609)(11,033)(14,687)
Write down of asset and accumulated depreciation on impaired assets 

(8,597)(7,144)
Other (1)
 (3,778)(52)(3,430)(3,389)
Balance at close of year $349,122
$353,871
$311,324
$255,599







INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUSTCENTERSPACE AND SUBSIDIARIES
December 31, 20192021 and 2020
Schedule III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (in thousands)

Reconciliations of development in progressthe carrying value of total property owned for the yearyears ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 20182021 and the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017,2020 are as follows:
 (in thousands) (in thousands)
 Year EndedTransition Period EndedYear Ended April 30,Year Ended December 31,
 December 31, 2019December 31, 201820182017 20212020
Balance at beginning of year 


$51,681
Balance at beginning of year$1,812,557 $1,643,078 
Additions during year    Additions during year 
Unimproved land moved to development in progress 



Improvements and other 


7,762
Multifamily and OtherMultifamily and Other491,648 181,771 
Improvements and OtherImprovements and Other34,427 27,460 
2,338,632 1,852,309 
Deductions during year    Deductions during year 
Development placed in service (2)
 


(59,443)
Cost of real estate soldCost of real estate sold(57,698)(38,111)
Other (1)
Other (1)
(9,764)(1,641)
Balance at close of year 



Balance at close of year$2,271,170 $1,812,557 
 

Reconciliations of accumulated depreciation/amortization for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:
INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST
 (in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
 20212020
Balance at beginning of year$399,249 $349,122 
Additions during year 
Provisions for depreciation78,268 72,051 
Deductions during year 
Accumulated depreciation on real estate sold or classified as held for sale(24,161)(21,440)
Other (1)
(9,764)(484)
Balance at close of year$443,592 $399,249 






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CENTERSPACE AND SUBSIDIARIES
December 31, 2019
2021 and 2020
Schedule III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (in thousands)

Reconciliations of unimproved land for the yearyears ended December 31, 2019, the transition period ended December 31, 20182021 and the fiscal years ended April 30, 2018 and 20172020 are as follows: 
   (in thousands)
  Year EndedTransition Period EndedYear Ended April 30,
  December 31, 2019December 31, 201820182017
Balance at beginning of year $5,301
$11,476
$18,455
$20,939
Additions during year   
 
 
Improvements and other 


1,024
Deductions during year   
 
 
Cost of real estate sold (3,925)(4,954)(1,000)
Impairment charge 
(1,221)(2,617)(3,508)
Properties classified as held for sale during the year 

(3,288)
Unimproved land moved to development in progress 



Other (1)
 

(74)
Balance at close of year 1,376
5,301
11,476
18,455
      
Total real estate investments, excluding mortgage notes receivable (3)
 $1,295,331
$1,279,066
$1,369,916
$1,121,385
 (in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
 20212020
Balance at beginning of year$— $1,376 
Deductions during year 
Cost of real estate sold— (1,376)
Balance at close of year— — 
Total real estate investments, excluding mortgage notes receivable (2)
$1,827,578 $1,413,308 
 
(1)
(1)Consists of the write off of fully depreciated assets and accumulated amortization and miscellaneous disposed assets.
(2)Includes development projects that are placed in service in phases.
(3)
The net basis, including held for sale properties, for Federal Income Tax purposes was $1.3 billion, $1.2 billion, $1.5 billion and $1.4 billion at December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018, April 30, 2018, and April 30, 2017, respectively.

(2)The net basis, including held for sale properties, for Federal Income Tax purposes was $1.8 billion and $1.4 billion at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

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