October 31, 1996

		QUARTERLY REPORT TO THE LIMITED PARTNERS
			OF DSI REALTY INCOME FUND IX


DEAR LIMITED PARTNERS:

We are pleased to enclose the Partnership's unaudited consolidated financial
statements  for  the  period  ended September 30, 1996.  The  following  is 
Management's  discussion  and  analysis  of  the  Partnership's  financial 
condition  and  results  of  its  operations.

For  the  three  month  periods  ended September 30, 1996, and  1995,  total
revenues decreased slightly from  $648,948  to  $646,673  and  total expenses
decreased  1.8%  from  $387,712  to $380,551.  Minority  interest in  income
of  real  estate  joint  venture  decreased 21.9%  from  $30,888 to  $24,134. 
As a result, net income increased 5.1% from $230,348  to $241,988  for  the
three month period ended September 30, 1996, as compared to the same  period
in 1995. Occupancy  levels for the  Partnership's six mini-storage facilities 
averaged  86.8%  for  the  three  month  period ended  September 30, 1996, as 
compared  to  87.8%  for  the  same  period  in 1995.  The Partnership is
continuing its marketing efforts to attract and keep new tenants in its 
various mini-storage facilities.  Operating expenses decreased approximately
$9,600 (2.7%) primarily as a result of lower maintenance and repair expenses,
partially offset by higher yellow pages advertising costs.  General  and  
administrative expenses increased approximately $2,500 (7.1%) primarily as a 
result of higher incentive management fees.  Incentive management fees, which 
are based on cash  distributions to limited  partners, increased as a result 
of an increase in  these distributions.  

For the nine month periods ended September 30, 1996, and 1995, total revenues 
increased 0.8% from $1,848,731 to $1,863,855 and total expenses increased
0.6% from $1,189,906 to $1,197,043. Minority interest in income of real estate
joint venture decreased 21.4% from $85,363 to $67,095.  As a result, net 
income increased 4.6% from $573,462 to $599,717 for the nine month period
ended September 30, 1996, as compared to the same period in 1995. The increase
in revenue is the result of an increase in rental income offset partially by
a decrease in income from U-Haul commissions and sale of abandoned goods.
Rental income increased as a result of higher unit rental rates. Operating 
expenses decreased approximately $6,800 (0.4%) due primarily to decreases 
in maintenance and repair, office expense and legal and professional fees, 
partially offset by increases in yellow pages advertising costs, real estate 
tax expense and salaries and wages.  Office expenses decreased as the 
prior period included costs of some modest modifications to some rental 
offices.  General and administrative expenses increased approximately $13,900 
(9.6%) for the same reason as discussed above. 

Effective with the fourth quarter 1995 distribution, the  General  Partners
decided to increase distributions to an  amount that  yields an  annualized
return of 8% of limited partners' capital  contributions from the  previous
7% level.  This action was the  result of the  Partnership's increased cash
flow from the operations of its properties.

The General Partners plan to continue their policy of funding  improvements 
and maintenance of Partnership properties with cash generated from operations.  
The Partnership's  resources appear to be adequate to meet its needs. The  
General  Partners  anticipate  distributions to the Limited Partners to  
remain at the  current  level  for  the  foreseeable  future.

We are not enclosing a copy of the Partnership Form 10-Q as filed with the 
Securities and Exchange Commission since all the information set forth 
therein is contained either in this letter or in the attached financial 
statements. However, if you wish to receive a copy of said report, please 
send a written request to DSI Realty Income Fund IX, P.O. Box 357, Long 
Beach, California 90801. 

                              Very truly yours,

                              DSI REALTY INCOME FUND IX
                              By: DSI Properties, Inc., as
                              General Partner



                              By  /s/ Robert J. Conway
                                  ____________________________
                                 ROBERT J. CONWAY, President