Income Opportunity Realty Investors (IOR) 10-Q 2008 Q1 Quarterly report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008

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 001-14784

INCOME OPPORTUNITY REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Nevada	75-2615944
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1800 Valley View Lane, Suite 300

Dallas, Texas 75234

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(469) 522-4200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x.    No  ¨.

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Large accelerated filer  ¨	Accelerated filer	x	Non-accelerated filer	¨	Smaller reporting company	¨
	(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨.    No  x.

APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE

PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.    Yes  ¨.    No  ¨.

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of Common Stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common Stock, $.01 par value	4,162,574
(Class)	(Outstanding at April 30, 2008)

INCOME OPPORTUNITY REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2008 (unaudited) and December 31, 2007	3
	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)	4
	Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2008 (unaudited)	5
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)	6
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	7
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	12
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	17
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	17
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	18
Item 6.	Exhibits	18
SIGNATURE PAGE		19
CERTIFICATIONS

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INCOME OPPORTUNITY REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

	March 31, 2008			December 31, 2007
	(dollars in thousands)
Assets
Real estate held for investment	$	43,027		$	43,027
Less—accumulated depreciation		(2,544	)		(2,456	)
		40,483			40,571
Real estate held for sale		—			17,032
Notes and interest receivable from affiliates		27,441			27,441
Investment in real estate partnerships		110			532
Cash and cash equivalents		101			267
Receivables from affiliates		43,882			27,801
Other assets		1,177			2,663
	$	113,194		$	116,307
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities:
Notes and interest payable	$	44,439		$	44,354
Liabilities related to assets held for sale		—			25,152
Other liabilities (including $1,888 in 2008 and $0 in 2007 from affiliates and related parties)		4,723			2,057
		49,162			71,563
Commitments and contingencies		—			—
Minority interest		—			677
Stockholders’ equity:
Common Stock, $.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 4,162,774 and 4,162,774 shares at 2008 and 2007, respectively.		42			42
Treasury stock		(37	)		(37	)
Paid-in capital		61,955			61,955
Accumulated earnings (deficit)		2,072			(17,893	)
		64,032			44,067
	$	113,194		$	116,307

The notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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INCOME OPPORTUNITY REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

	For the Three Months Ended March 31
	2008			2007
	(dollars in thousands)
Property revenue
Rents and other property revenues	$	556		$	579
Operating expenses:
Property operations		1,053			496
Depreciation		88			87
General and administrative		115			135
Advisory fee to affiliate		227			211
Total operating expenses		1,483			929
Operating income (loss)		(927	)		(350	)
Other income (expense):
Interest income (including $698 in 2008 and $514 in 2007 from affiliates and related parties)		698			1,099
Mortgage and loan interest		(904	)		(836	)
Net income fee		—			(5	)
Total other income		(206	)		258
Income (loss) before gain on land sales, equity in earnings of investees and minority interest		(1,133	)		(92	)
Minority interests		—			(38	)
Income tax benefit		7,384			69
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		6,251			(61	)
Discontinued operations		21,098			196
Income tax expense		(7,384	)		(69	)
Net income from discontinued operations		13,714			127
Net income applicable to common shares	$	19,965		$	66
Earnings per share
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		1.50			(0.01	)
Net income from discontinued operations		3.29			0.03
Net income applicable to common shares	$	4.79		$	0.02
Weighted average Common shares used in computing earnings per share		4,162,774			4,167,635

The notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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INCOME OPPORTUNITY REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008

(dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Common Stock			Treasury Stock				Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Deficit			Stockholders’ Equity
	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount
Balance, December 31, 2007	4,168,035	$	42	5,261	$	(37	)	$	61,955	$	(17,893	)	$	44,067
Net Income											19,965			19,965
Balance, March 31, 2008	4,168,035	$	42	5,261	$	(37	)	$	61,955	$	2,072		$	64,032

The notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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INCOME OPPORTUNITY REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2008			2007
	(dollars in thousands)
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net income applicable to common shareholders	$	19,965		$	66
Adjustments to reconcile net income applicable to common shares to net cash used in operating activities
Gain on sale of income producing properties		(29,367	)		—
Depreciation and amortization		88			283
(Increase) decrease in assets
Accrued interest receivable		—			(481	)
Other assets		1,486			487
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
Accrued interest payable		—			50
Minority interests		(677	)		37
Other liabilities		2,666			(1,087	)
Net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations		(5,839	)		(645	)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Proceeds from sale of real estate		46,399			—
Advances/deposits from (to) advisors and affiliates		(16,081	)		714
Net cash provided by investing activities		30,318			714
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Payments on notes payable		(25,067	)		(84	)
Sale of investments		422			—
Net cash (used in) financing activities of continuing operations		(24,645	)		(84	)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(166	)		(15	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year		267			80
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	$	101		$	65
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities
Cash paid for interest expense		3,461			1,284
Cash paid for income taxes		—			—

The notes are an intregal part of the consolidated financial statements

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NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. (“IORI”, “we”, “us”, “our” or “the Company”) a Nevada corporation, is the successor to a California business trust organized on December 14, 1984. Syntek West, Inc. (SWI) owns approximately 54% of the outstanding shares of IORI. SWI is also our contractual advisor. We are an externally advised and managed real estate investment company. We have no employees.

Properties

At March 31, 2008, the Company owned or had interests in a portfolio of four properties; one apartment complex, and three commercial buildings consisting of an office building, a shopping center, and an a Warehouse. The commercial properties have an aggregate 202,000 square feet of leasable space.

The accompanying interim financial statements are unaudited; however, the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and in conjunction with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring matters) necessary for a fair statement of the financial statements for these interim periods have been included. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for other interim periods or for the full fiscal year. The year end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosure required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report in the Company’s Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

Dollar amounts in tables are in thousands, except per share amounts.

Certain balances from 2007 have been reclassified to conform to the 2008 presentation.

Newly issued accounting standards

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007) (“SFAS 141R”),“Business Combinations.”SFAS 141R establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer of a business recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree. The statement also provides guidance for recognizing and measuring the goodwill acquired in the business combination and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combinations. SFAS 141R is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Accordingly, any business combinations the Company engages in will be recorded and disclosed following existing accounting principles until January 1, 2009. The Company expects SFAS 141R will affect the Company’s consolidated financial statements when effective, but the nature and magnitude of the specific effects will depend upon the nature, term and size of the acquisitions, if any, the Company consummates after the effective date.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160,“Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements”, effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. SFAS No. 160 states that accounting and reporting for minority interests will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a component of equity. SFAS No. 160 applies to all entities that prepare consolidated financial statements, except not-for-profit organizations, and will impact the recording of minority interest. The Company is currently evaluating the effects the adoption of SFAS No. 160 will have on its financial position and results of operations.

NOTE 2 REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY

On January 25, 2008 we sold six apartment complexes which were all located in Midland, Texas in a single transaction. We sold the properties for an aggregate sales price of $50.0 million, receiving $20.7 million in cash after paying off $25.1 million in existing debt. We recorded a $29.4 million gain on sale as follows:

Property	Location	Number of Units	Sales price		Net Cash Received		Debt Discharged		Gain on Sale
Brighton Court	Midland, TX	60 Units	$	5,886	$	230	$	2,727	$	2,862
Del Mar	Midland, TX	92 Units		7,235		4,852		2,613		4,303
Enclave	Midland, TX	68 Units		7,068		4,687		2,765		4,138
Meridian	Midland, TX	230 Units		17,197		5,872		10,800		10,350
Signature Place	Midland, TX	57 Units		5,563		3,210		1,477		3,160
Sinclair Place	Midland, TX	114 Units		6,614		1,805		4,611		4,554
			$	49,563	$	20,656	$	24,993	$	29,367

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NOTE 3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

The Company applies the provisions of SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” SFAS No. 144 requires that long-lived assets that are to be disposed of by sale be measured at the lesser of (1) book value or (2) fair value less cost to sell. In addition, it requires that one accounting model be used for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale and broadens the presentation of discontinued operations to include more disposal transactions.

During the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company sold the following properties which were all located in Midland, Texas:

• Brighton Court, a 60 unit apartment complex.

• Del Mar, a 92 unit apartment complex.

• Enclave, a 68 unit apartment complex.

• Meridian, a 230 unit apartment complex.

• Signature Place, a 57 unit apartment complex.

• Sinclair Place, a 114 unit apartment complex.

The following table summarizes income from discontinued operations and the related realized gains on sales of real estate from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008.

	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2008			2007
Revenue
Rental	$	586		$	1,509
Property operations		427			610
		159			899
Expenses
Interest		(2,517	)		(584	)
G&A		(1,002	)		(8	)
Depreciation		—			(111	)
		(3,519	)		(703	)
Net loss from discontinued operations before gains on sale of real estate		(3,360	)		196
Gain on sale of discontinued operations		29,367			—
Net Sales fee to affiliate		(4,909	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		21,098			196
Tax benefit		(7,384	)		(69	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	13,714		$	127

The Company’s application of SFAS No. 144 results in the presentation of the net operating results of these qualifying properties sold or held for sale during 2008 as income from discontinued operations. The application of SFAS No. 144 does not have an impact on net income available to common shareholders. SFAS No. 144 only impacts the presentation of these properties within the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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NOTE 4. NOTES AND INTEREST RECEIVABLE

The notes receivables consists of eight notes aggregating $26.0 million. The notes accrue interest at 10.0% to 12.0% with maturity dates ranging from December 2008 to December 2013. The notes are primarily excess cash flow notes.

Borrower	Maturity	Principal Balance		Interest Rate
Housing for Seniors of Humble, LLC	12/27/09	$	2,000	11.50	%
Housing for Seniors of Humble, LLC	12/27/09		6,363	11.50	%
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Marquis at VR)	12/10/13		2,734	12.00	%
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Echo Station)	12/26/13		1,668	12.00	%
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc.	09/15/10		2,990	10.00	%
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Parkside Crossing)	12/29/13		1,936	12.00	%
Unified Housing Foundation, Inc. (Timbers of Terrell)	12/18/08		1,323	12.00	%
Centura Land Mortgage (due from Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc - a related party)	08/22/08		7,000	Prime + 2	%
Accrued Interest			1,427
		$	27,441

NOTE 5. NOTES AND INTEREST PAYABLE

The following table lists the mortgage notes payable as of March 31, 2008;

Project	Maturity	Principal Balance
Falcon Point *	08/31/08	$	950
2010 Valley View	10/03/08		2,131
Eagle Crest	11/01/11		2,419
Parkway Center	06/01/36		2,659
Centura Land	08/28/08		7,000
Travelers Land *	08/10/08		28,652
Accrued Interest			628
		$	44,439

* Variable rate

NOTE 6 ADVISORY AGREEMENT

The Company has an Advisory Agreement with Syntek West, Inc. (“SWI”), wherein SWI is responsible for the Company’s day-to-day operations. SWI must formulate and submit to IORI’s Board of Directors for approval an annual budget and business plan containing a twelve month forecast of operations and cash flow with a general plan for asset sales and purchases, borrowing activity and other investments. SWI reports to the Board quarterly on IORI’s performance against the business plan. The Advisory Agreement further places SWI in a fiduciary relationship to IORI’s stockholders and contains a broad standard governing SWI’s liability for any losses incurred by IORI.

SWI receives, as compensation for its management and advice, monthly advisory fees based on 6 ¹/2% of IORI’s assets annually as well as specific fees for assisting IORI in obtaining financing and completing acquisitions. If IORI’s operating expenses exceed limits specified in the Advisory Agreement SWI is obligated to refund a portion of the advisory fees.

Effective July 1, 2005, the Company and SWI entered into a Cash Management Agreement to further define the administration of the Company’s day-to-day investment operations, relationship contacts, flow of funds and deposit and borrowing of funds. Under the Cash Management Agreement, all funds of the Company are delivered to SWI which has a deposit liability to the Company and is responsible for investment of all excess funds, which earn interest at theWall Street Journal Prime Rate plus one percent per annum, set quarterly on the first day of each calendar quarter. Borrowings for the benefit of the Company bear the same interest rate. The Cash Management Agreement and the Advisory Agreement are automatically renewed each year unless terminated by SWI and IORI.

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SWI also receives a Net Income Fee calculated as 7.5% of IORI’s net income.

	For Three Months Ended March 31
Revenue, fees, interest on cash advances and cost reimbursements to SWI	2008			2007
Advisory fees to SWI	$	227		$	211
Net sales fee to SWI	$	3,100		$	—
Net income fee to SWI	$	1,809		$	5
Interest income on cash advances to IORI	$	(698	)	$	(335	)

NOTE 7. RECEIVABLE FROM AND PAYABLE TO AFFILIATES

From time to time, IORI and its affiliates and related parties have made unsecured advances to each other. In addition, IORI and its affiliates have entered into transactions involving the purchase, sale, and financing of property. The table below reflects the various transactions between IORI, SWI, and TCI.

	SWI			TCI		Total
Balance, December 31, 2007	$	25,960		$	1,841	$	27,801
Cash received		(1,224	)		—		(1,224	)
Cash payments		19,547			—		19,547
Other additions		927			159		1,086
Other repayments		(3,328	)		—		(3,328	)
Balance, March 31, 2008	$	41,882		$	2,000	$	43,882

NOTE 8. OPERATING SEGMENTS

Significant differences among the accounting policies of the operating segments as compared to the Consolidated Financial Statements principally involve the calculation and allocation of administrative expenses. Management evaluates the performance of each of the operating segments and allocates resources to them based on their operating income and cash flow. There are no intersegment revenues and expenses and IORI conducted all of its business within the United States.

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Presented below is operating segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (dollars in thousands):

	Commercial Properties			Apartments			Land			Corporate		Total
3/31/2008
Operating revenue	$	325		$	231		$	—		$	—	$	556
Operating expenses		358			278			319			98		1,053
Depreciation and amortization		59			29			—			—		88
Mortgage and loan interest		141			22			723			18		904
Interest income		—			—			—			698		698
Gain on land sales		—			—			—			—		—
Segment operating income (loss)	$	(233	)	$	(98	)	$	(1,042	)	$	582	$	(791	)
Capital expenditures		—			—			—			—		—
Assets		9,803			3,323			25,304			72,535		110,965
Property Sales
Sales price	$	—		$	49,563		$	—		$	—	$	49,563
Cost of sale		—			20,196			—			—		20,196
Deferred current gain		—			—			—			—		—
Recognized prior deferred gain		—			—			—			—		—
Gain on sale	$	—		$	29,367		$	—		$	—	$	29,367
	Commercial Properties			Apartments			Land			Corporate		Total
3/31/2007
Operating revenue	$	336		$	243		$	—		$	—	$	579
Operating expenses		167			248			75			6		496
Depreciation and amortization		57			30			—			—		87
Mortgage and loan interest		136			—			700			—		836
Interest income		—			—			—			1,099		1,099
Gain on land sales		—			—			—			—		—
Segment operating income (loss)	$	(24	)	$	(35	)	$	(775	)	$	1,093	$	259
Capital expenditures		24			—			—			—		24
Assets		9,760			5,220			26,598			47,345		88,923
Property Sales
Sales price	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—
Cost of sale		—			—			—			—		—
Deferred current gain		—			—			—			—		—
Recognized prior deferred gain		—			—			—			—		—
Gain on sale	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—

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The tables below reconcile the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	3/31/2008			3/31/2007
Segment operating income (loss)	$	(791	)	$	259
Other non-segment items of income/(expense)
General and administrative		(115	)		(135	)
Advisory Fee		(227	)		(211	)
Net income fee to affiliate		—			(5	)
Equity in earnings of investees		—			(38	)
Deferred tax		7,384			69
Minority interest		—			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	6,251		$	(61	)

SEGMENT ASSET RECONCILIATION TO TOTAL ASSETS

	3/31/2008		3/31/2007
Segment assets	$	110,965	$	88,923
Investments in real estate partnerships		110		515
Other Assets and Receivables		2,119		1,423
Assets held for sale		—		17,032
Total assets	$	113,194	$	107,893

NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation.IORI is also involved in various lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. Management is of the opinion that the outcome of these lawsuits will have no material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

WARNING CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.

This Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, principally, but not only, under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” We caution investors that any forward-looking statements in this report, or which management may make orally or in writing from time to time, are based on management’s beliefs and on assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. When used, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “result” and similar expressions which do not relate solely to historical matters are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance, which may be affected by known and unknown risks, trends, uncertainties and factors that are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, or projected. We caution you that, while forward-looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs when we make them, they are not guarantees of future performance and are impacted by actual events when they occur after we make such statements. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on past forward-looking statements, which are based on results and trends at the time they are made, to anticipate future results or trends.

Some of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, among others, the factors listed and described at Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, which investors should review. There have been no changes from the risk factors previously described in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

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Other sections of this report may also include suggested factors that could adversely affect our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such matters; nor can we assess the impact of all such matters on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Investors should also refer to our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for future periods and current reports on Form 8-K as we file them with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and to other materials we may furnish to the public from time to time through Forms 8-K or otherwise.

Overview

IORI invests in equity interests in real estate through acquisitions, leases, partnerships and in mortgage loans. IORI is the successor to a California business trust organized on December 14, 1984, which commenced operations on April 10, 1985.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, requires management to use judgment in the application of accounting policies, including making estimates and assumptions. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. These judgments affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. If our judgment or interpretation of the facts and circumstances relating to various transactions had been different, it is possible that different accounting policies would have been applied resulting in a different presentation of our financial statements. From time-to-time, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions. In the event estimates or assumptions prove to be different from actual results, adjustments are made in subsequent periods to reflect more current information. Below is a discussion of accounting policies that we consider critical in that they may require complex judgment in their application or require estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain.

Real Estate Held for Investment

Real estate held for investment is carried at cost. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS No. 144”), requires that a property be considered impaired if the sum of the expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount of the property. If impairment exists, an impairment loss is recognized, by a charge against earnings, equal to the amount by which the carrying amount of the property exceeds the fair value less cost to sell the property. If impairment of a property is recognized, the carrying amount of the property is reduced by the amount of the impairment, and a new cost for the property is established. Such new cost is depreciated over the property’s remaining useful life. Depreciation is provided by the straight-line method over estimated useful lives, which range from five to 40 years.

Real Estate Held-for-Sale

Foreclosed real estate is initially recorded at new cost, defined as the lower of original cost or fair value minus estimated costs of sale. SFAS No. 144 also requires that properties held-for-sale be reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs of sale. If a reduction in a held-for-sale property’s carrying amount to fair value less costs of sale is required, a provision for loss is recognized by a charge against earnings. Subsequent revisions, either upward or downward, to a held-for-sale property’s estimated fair value less costs of sale are recorded as an adjustment to the property’s carrying amount, but not in excess of the property’s carrying amount when originally classified as held-for-sale. A corresponding charge against or credit to earnings is recognized. Properties held for sale are not depreciated.

Investments in Equity Investees

IORI may be considered to have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and investment policies of certain of its investees. Those investees are accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, an initial investment, recorded at cost, is increased by a proportionate share of the investee’s operating income and any additional investment and decreased by a proportionate share of the investee’s operating losses and distributions received.

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Recognition of Rental Income

Rental income for commercial property leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the respective lease terms. Rental income for residential property leases is recorded when due from residents and is recognized monthly as earned, which is not materially different than on a straight-line basis as lease terms are generally for periods of one year or less.

Revenue Recognition on the Sale of Real Estate

Sales of real estate are recognized when and to the extent permitted by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 66, “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate” (“SFAS No. 66”), as amended by SFAS No. 144. Until the requirements of SFAS No. 66 for full profit recognition have been met, transactions are accounted for using the deposit, installment, cost recovery or financing method, whichever is appropriate. When IORI provides seller financing, gain is not recognized at the time of sale unless the buyer’s initial investment and continuing investment are deemed to be adequate as determined by SFAS No. 66 guidelines.

Non-Performing Notes Receivable

IORI considers a note receivable to be non-performing when the maturity date has passed without principal repayment and the borrower is not making interest payments. Any new note receivable that results from a modification or extension of a note considered non-performing will also be considered non-performing, without regard to the borrower’s adherence to payment terms.

Interest Recognition on Notes Receivable

Interest income is not recognized on notes receivable that have been delinquent for 60 days or more. In addition, accrued but unpaid interest income is only recognized to the extent that the net realizable value of the underlying collateral exceeds the carrying value of the receivable.

Allowance for Estimated Losses

A valuation allowance is provided for estimated losses on notes receivable considered to be impaired. Impairment is considered to exist when it is probable that all amounts due under the terms of the note will not be collected. Valuation allowances are provided for estimated losses on notes receivable to the extent that the investment in the note exceeds management’s estimate of the fair value of the collateral securing such note.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of its notes receivable, marketable equity securities, and notes payable. For performing notes receivable, the fair value was estimated by discounting future cash flows using current interest rates for similar loans. For non-performing notes receivable, the estimated fair value of IORI’s interest in the collateral property was used. For marketable equity securities, fair value was based on the year-end closing market price of each security. For notes payable, the fair value was estimated using current rates for mortgages with similar terms and maturities.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

General

Our principal liquidity needs are:

• Meeting debt service requirements including balloon payments;

• Funding normal recurring expenses;

• Funding capital expenditures; and

• Funding new property acquisitions.

Cash and equivalents totaled $101,000 and $267,000 at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. Our primary source of cash is from the refinancing of existing mortgages, rents, receivables, and sale of assets. In 2008, we will refinance debt obligations as

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they become due and generate excess cash from operations and sale of properties. However, if refinancing and excess cash from operations does not prove to be sufficient to satisfy all our obligations as they mature, we may sell income-producing real estate, refinance real estate, and incur additional borrowings secured by real estate to meet our cash requirements. We anticipate that our cash from the sale of properties in the first quarter will be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs.

Cash flow summary

The following summary discussion of our cash flows is based on the consolidated statement of cash flows from “ITEM 1—Financial Statements” and is not meant to be an all inclusive discussion of the changes in our cash flows for the periods presented.

Cash and cash equivalents were $101,000 as of the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to $65,000 as of the same period ended 2007. During the three month period ended March 31, 2008 our cash used in operating activities was ($5.8 million), cash provided by investing activities was $30.3 million and our cash used in financing activities was ($24.6 million).

Cash used in operating activities of $5.8 million was primarily due to the payment $5.0 million in sales incentive fees which was in addition to our normal operating cash requirements. This fee relates to the sale of the six apartment complexes sold in January.

Cash provided by investing activities of $30.3 million was due to receiving $46.4 million on the sale of six apartment complexes in January 2008. We sold the Brighton, Enclave, Delmar, Sinclair, Meridian, and Signature apartments. The excess cash of $16.1, after paying down our existing notes on those properties, closing cost and other operating expenses, was transferred to our advisor per the cash management agreement. Effective June 2005 the advisory agreement was amended to provide that we would receive or pay interest to or from the advisor for funds loaned to or borrowed from the advisor. The interest rate on the transfers is 1% plus prime.

Cash used in financing activities was $24.6 million. The majority of this was used to pay down $25.1 million of existing mortgages on the six properties that were sold in January.

We did not pay quarterly dividends in 2008 or 2007.

Management reviews the carrying values of IORI’s properties at least annually or whenever events or a change in circumstances indicate that impairment may exist. Impairment is considered to exist if, in the case of a property, the future cash flow from the property (undiscounted and without interest) is less than the carrying amount of the property. If impairment is found to exist, a provision for loss is recorded by a charge against earnings. The property review generally includes selective property inspections, discussions with the manager of the property, visits to selected properties in the area and a review of the following: (1) the property’s current rents compared to market rents, (2) the property’s expenses, (3) the property’s maintenance requirements and (4) the property’s cash flows.

Results of Operations

The following discussion is based on our consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007. The following summary discussion is based on the consolidated statements of operations from “ITEM 1” and is not meant to be an all inclusive discussion of the changes in our net income applicable to common shareholders.

Our net income applicable to common shares was $20.0 million which includes income from discontinued operations of $13.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008, as compared to net income applicable to common shares of $66,000 which includes income from discontinued operations of $127,000 for the same period ended 2007.

Rents and other property revenues were $556,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to $579,000 for the same period ended 2007, a decrease of $23,000. This is relatively consistent and comparable to prior year as there have been no significant changes within our same property portfolio.

Property operations expenses were $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to $496,000 for the same period ended 2007, an increase of $557,000 this is primarily due to writing off $500,000 in our investment in Nakash Income Associates.

Interest income was $698,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to $1.1 million for the same period ended 2007. In 2008, the Company has approximately $27 million of notes receivable from an affiliated entity, Unified Housing Foundation. The terms of the notes provide that interest will only be paid from excess cash flow from the properties. Beginning in 2008, the Company discontinued accruing interest on the notes receivable until cash is received.

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Mortgage and loan interest expenses were $904,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to $836,000 for the same period ended 2007, an increase of approximately $68,000. This is relatively consistent with the prior period.

Income from discontinued operations was $13.7 million which includes gain on sale of income producing properties of $29.4 million, offset by mortgage interest expense of $2.5 million, sales incentive fee of $5.0 million and tax expense of $7.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to $127,000 which includes interest expense of $584,000, and tax expense of $69,000 for the three months ended 2007. Discontinued operations included 6 apartment complexes that were all sold in January 2008.

	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2008			2007
Revenue
Rental	$	586		$	1,509
Property operations		427			610
		159			899
Expenses
Interest		(2,517	)		(584	)
G&A		(1,002	)		(8	)
Depreciation		—			(111	)
		(3,519	)		(703	)
Net loss from discontinued operations before gains on sale of real estate		(3,360	)		196
Gain on sale of discontinued operations		29,367			—
Net Sales fee to affiliate		(4,909	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		21,098			196
Tax expense		(7,384	)		(69	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	13,714		$	127

Related Party Transactions

Historically, IORI, ARI, Regis Realty I, LLC (“Regis I”), and TCI have each engaged in and may continue to engage in business transactions, including real estate partnerships with related parties. Management believes that all of the related party transactions represented the best investments available at the time and were at least as advantageous to IORI, ARI, Regis I and TCI as could have been obtained from unrelated third parties.

Income Taxes

Financial statement income varies from taxable income principally due to the accounting for income and losses of investees, gains and losses from asset sales, depreciation on owned properties, amortization of discounts on notes receivable and payable and the difference in the allowance for estimated losses. IORI has alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards available for 2008 and has a loss for federal income tax purposes for the first three months of 2008; therefore, it recorded no provision for income taxes.

At March 31, 2008, IORI had a net deferred tax asset of approximately $3.2 million due to tax deductions available to it in future years. However, as management cannot determine that it is more likely than not that IORI will realize the benefit of the deferred tax asset, a 100% valuation allowance has been established.

Inflation

The effects of inflation on IORI’s operations are not quantifiable. Revenues from apartment operations tend to fluctuate proportionately with inflationary increases and decreases in housing costs. Fluctuations in the rate of inflation also affect the sales value of properties and the ultimate gain to be realized from property sales. To the extent that inflation affects interest rates, earnings from short-term investments and the cost of new financings, as well as the cost of variable interest rate debt, will be affected.

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Environmental Matters

Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and regulations, IORI may be potentially liable for removal or remediation costs, as well as certain other potential costs, relating to hazardous or toxic substances (including governmental fines and injuries to persons and property) where property-level managers have arranged for the removal, disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances. In addition, certain environmental laws impose liability for release of asbestos-containing materials into the air and third parties may seek recovery for personal injury associated with such materials.

Management is not aware of any environmental liability relating to the above matters that would have a material adverse effect on IORI’s business, assets or results of operations.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES REGARDING MARKET RISK

At March 31, 2008 IORI’s exposure to a change in interest rates on its debt was as follows:

	Balance		Weighted Average Interest Rate		Effect of 1% Increase In Base Rates
Notes payable:
Variable rate	$	7,950,000	7.37	%	$	79,500
Total decrease in IORI’s annual net income						79,500
Per share					$	.02

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. As of the end of the period covered by this report, our management, with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) occurred during the first quarter of our fiscal year ending March 31, 2008 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

During the period of time covered by the Report, Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. did not repurchase shares of its equity securities. The following table sets forth a summary for the quarter indicating the repurchases made and that at the end of the period covered by this Report, a specified number of shares may yet be purchased under the programs specified below:

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share	Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program	Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program(a)
Balance as of December 31, 2007			810,072	89,928
January 1-31, 2008	—	—	810,072	89,928
February 1-28, 2008	—	—	810,072	89,928
March 1-31, 2008	—	—	810,072	89,928
Total	—

^(a) On June 23, 2000, the IORI Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program for up to 900,000 shares of our common stock. This repurchase program has no termination date.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The following documents are filed herewith as exhibits or incorporated by reference as indicated:

Exhibit Number	Description
3.0	Articles of Incorporation of Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc., (incorporated by reference to Appendix C to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, dated February 12, 1996).
3.1	Bylaws of Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Appendix D to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Forms S-4 dated February 12, 1996).
10.0	Advisory Agreement dated as of July 1, 2003 between Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. and Syntek West, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.0 to the registrant’s current on Form 10-Q for event of July 1, 2003).
31.1*	Certification by President and Chief Operating Officer and Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
31.2*	Certification by Executive Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
32.1*	Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

* filed herewith

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SIGNATURE PAGE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	INCOME OPPORTUNITY REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
Date: May 15, 2008	By:	/s/ Daniel J. Moos
		Daniel J. Moos
		President and Chief Operating Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: May 15, 2008	By:	/s/ Gene S. Bertcher
		Gene S. Bertcher
		Executive Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer

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