Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I (BHOR) 10-K 2010 FY Annual report

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Exhibit 21.1

LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES

Entity(1)	Jurisdiction of Incorporation
BHO, Inc.		Delaware
BHO Business Trust		Maryland
Behringer Harvard Opportunity OP I, LP(2)		Texas

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Does not include subsidiaries of Behringer Harvard Opportunity OP I, LP, which holds our investment assets.

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As of January 1, 2009, BHO, Inc. was the sole general partner and owner of less than 0.1% in Behringer Harvard Opportunity OP I, LP, our operating partnership. As of January 1, 2009, BHO Business Trust was the sole limited partner and owner of the remaining interest in Behringer Harvard Opportunity OP I, LP.

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Exhibit 21.1

LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES