Hutton/ConAm Realty Investors 81 1996 Annual Report Exhibit 13 Hutton/ConAm Realty Investors 81 Hutton/ConAm Realty Investors 81 is a California limited partnership formed in 1981 to acquire, operate and hold for investment multifamily housing properties. At December 31, 1996, the Partnership's portfolio consisted of two apartment properties located in Arizona. Provided below is a comparison of average occupancy levels for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995. Average Occupancy Property Location 1996 1995 Las Colinas I & II Scottsdale, Arizona 96% 93% Tierra Catalina Tucson, Arizona 90% 93% Contents 1 Message to Investors 3 Financial Highlights 4 Consolidated Financial Statements 7 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 13 Report of Independent Accountants 14 Net Asset Valuation Administrative Inquiries Performance Inquiries/Form 10-Ks Address Changes/Transfers First Data Investor Services Group Service Data Corporation P.O. Box 1527 2424 South 130th Circle Boston, Massachusetts 02104-1527 Omaha, Nebraska 68144-2596 Attn: Financial Communications 800-223-3464 800-223-3464 Message to Investors Presented for your review is the 1996 Annual Report for Hutton/ConAm Realty Investors 81. In this report, we review Partnership operations and discuss general market conditions affecting the Partnership's two remaining properties. Property Sale The most significant event during 1996 was the sale of Ridge Park Apartments on November 27, 1996, to an unaffiliated institutional buyer for an adjusted sales price of $3,385,000. The Partnership received net sales proceeds of $3,196,264, of which $1,902,666, representing outstanding principal and interest, was used to fully satisfy the Partnership's mortgage obligation on Ridge Park. The transaction resulted in a gain on the sale of approximately $1,410,622 which was reflected in the Partnership's consolidated statements of operations for the period ending, December 31, 1996. The General Partners paid a special cash distribution of $16.50 per Unit from the sales proceeds on February 27, 1997. Cash Distributions The Partnership paid cash distributions totaling $8.00 per Unit for the year ended December 31, 1996, including the fourth quarter distribution of $2.00 per Unit, which was credited to your brokerage account or sent directly to you on February 5, 1997. Since inception, the Partnership has paid distributions totaling $442.15 per original $500 Unit, including $254.50 per Unit in return of capital payments. The level of future distributions will be evaluated on a quarterly basis and will depend on the Partnership's operating results and future cash needs. Commencing with the first quarter 1997 distribution, which will be paid on or about May 15, 1997, cash distributions will be reduced to reflect the decline in cash flow resulting from the sale of Ridge Park. Operations Overview Multi-family real estate continued to perform well during 1996, with property values and apartment rents increasing in many areas of the country. The improving conditions, as well as positive job and population growth forecasts, prompted a rise in new construction in the markets where the Partnership owns properties. The addition of these new apartment properties caused a slowdown in leasing activity towards the end of the year, particularly in Tucson. In that market, conditions were also impacted by the decision of many renters to purchase homes. This increased the use of rent specials at many large apartment properties, including Tierra Catalina, to attract new tenants. The Scottsdale market also experienced slow growth during the year as a result of increased construction, even though Metro Phoenix was ranked as the nation's strongest labor market in 1996. Nonetheless, both of the Partnership's properties maintained average occupancy levels for the year of at least 90%, and the Partnership's rental income for these two properties increased by 2.8% from the previous year. It is expected that the competitive conditions will persist in each market in 1997, but continued economic growth and a slowdown in construction should prevent these areas from becoming significantly overbuilt. Property Review Las Colinas I & II This 300-unit apartment community is located eight miles northeast of Phoenix in southwest Scottsdale, and is comprised of two complexes. Las Colinas I and II reported average occupancy of 96% in 1996 compared to 93% in 1995. In addition, the property reported an increase in rental income of 5.7% from the prior year. The Scottsdale apartment market experienced continued strong competition during 1996, reflecting high levels of construction and notable competition from condominiums and single family houses, as affordable prices and low mortgage rates enticed renters to buy. City-wide, 5,229 apartment units were permitted during the first six months of 1996, 1,938 of these in the Scottsdale submarket and 1,042 of these had been completed or were currently under construction. Although vacancy rates in Phoenix and the Scottsdale submarket remained low in 1996, declining to 4.4% and 3.5%, respectively, as of the second quarter, vacancies are expected to increase with the new construction. While the area's strong population and job growth are likely to absorb much of this new supply, competition for tenants is expected to remain strong. Tierra Catalina Tierra Catalina contains 120 units and is located near the Foothills region of Tucson. The property maintained an average occupancy rate of 90% during 1996 compared to 93% for 1995. The slight decline in occupancy caused a similar decrease in the property's rental income. These operating results are indicative of the increasing competition in the Tucson market. While Tucson's economy began to slow in 1995 and 1996, construction of multifamily properties has increased significantly. The addition of new properties is beginning to put downward pressure on occupancy rates and is limiting rental rate increases. The increased competition has also led to the reemergence of rental incentives. In addition, the multifamily market has been unfavorably impacted by relatively low interest rates which has made home ownership a viable alternative for renters. A local survey of metropolitan Tucson conducted in the second quarter of 1996 showed an average occupancy rate of 88.9% among multifamily properties, down from 91.1% in the same period in 1995. In the Catalina Foothills submarket, where Tierra Catalina is located, occupancy rates declined from 91% in the second quarter of 1995 to 84.5% in the same period in 1996. General Information As you are probably aware, several third parties have commenced partial tender offers to purchase Units of the Partnership at grossly inadequate prices which are substantially below the Partnership's Net Asset Value. In response, we recommended that limited partners reject these offers because they do not reflect the underlying value of the Partnership's assets. To date, holders of over 93% of the outstanding Units agreed that these offers were inadequate, rejected the offer and did not tender their Units. Please be assured that if any additional tender offers are made for your Units, we will make every effort to provide you with our position regarding such offer on a timely basis. Summary During 1997, we intend to monitor market conditions in an effort to sell the Partnership's two remaining properties within the next few years. Assuming these efforts are successful, we would expect to distribute the sales proceeds and subsequently dissolve the Partnership in 1998 or 1999. However, meeting this objective will be dependent upon a variety of factors, many of which are not within the Partnership's control. Consequently, there can be no assurance that any specific property or all the properties can be sold, that certain prices will be achieved, or that both of the properties can be sold within this time frame. In the interim, we will continue to manage and maintain the properties to maximize their performance and improve their marketability and appeal. We will keep you apprised of significant developments affecting your investment in future reports. Very truly yours, /s/ Paul L. Abbott /s/ Daniel J. Epstein Paul L. Abbott Daniel J. Epstein President President RI 81 Real Estate Services Inc. Continental American Development, Inc. General Partner of ConAm Property Services, Ltd. March 26, 1997 Financial Highlights Selected Financial Data For the periods ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 Dollars in thousands, except for per unit data Total Income $ 3,714 $ 4,416 $ 4,760 $ 4,485 $ 4,284 Gain on Sale of Properties 1,411 1,485 -- -- -- Net Income (Loss) 1,286 1,142 (253) (618) (465) Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities 753 974 949 1,020 (362) Long-term Obligations at Year End 9,943 11,954 15,601 15,736 15,861 Total Assets at Year End 14,545 16,022 22,497 23,565 24,518 Net Income (Loss) per Limited Partnership Unit* 15.53 (1.38) (3.19) (7.81) (5.88) Distributions per Limited Partnership Unit* 8.00 8.00 8.00 3.50 -- Special Distributions per Limited Partnership Unit* 16.50 40.50 -- -- -- * 78,290 units outstanding - Total income decreased in 1996, reflecting the sale of Cedar Bay Village and Kingston Village in July 1995 and lower rental income from Tierra Catalina resulting from the decline in occupancy. This was partially offset by increased rental income at Las Colinas I and II. - The increase in net income from 1995 to 1996 is primarily attributable to the decline in operating expenses resulting from the sale of Cedar Bay Village and Kingston Village which more than offset the corresponding decline in rental income. - Net cash provided by operating activities declined in 1996 reflecting decreases in the release of restricted cash resulting from the sale of Cedar Bay Village and Kingston Village in July 1995. Cash Distributions Per Limited Partnership Unit 1996 1995 Special Distributions* $16.50 $40.50 First Quarter 2.00 2.00 Second Quarter 2.00 2.00 Third Quarter 2.00 2.00 Fourth Quarter 2.00 2.00 Total $24.50 $48.50 *On August 17, 1995, the Partnership paid a special cash distribution totaling $40.50 per Unit, reflecting net proceeds received from the sale of Cedar Bay Village and Kingston Village and excess cash reserves. On February 27, 1997, the Partnership paid a special cash distribution totaling $16.50 per Unit, reflecting a return of capital from the net proceeds of the November 1996 sale of Ridge Park. Consolidated Balance Sheets At December 31, At December 31, 1996 1995 Assets Investments in real estate: Land $ 3,630,175 $ 3,944,195 Buildings and improvements 17,975,267 21,299,382 21,605,442 25,243,577 Less accumulated depreciation (10,303,382) (11,370,295) 11,302,060 13,873,282 Cash and cash equivalents 2,741,077 1,499,119 Restricted cash 351,444 394,147 Mortgage fees, net of accumulated amortization of $220,063 in 1996 and $209,153 in 1995 135,654 230,519 Other assets 14,292 24,946 Total Assets $ 14,544,527 $ 16,022,013 Liabilities and Partners' Capital Liabilities: Mortgages payable $ 9,943,036 $ 11,954,188 Distribution payable 1,478,811 173,978 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 177,414 225,751 Security deposits 71,858 77,433 Due to general partners and affiliates 13,045 15,263 Total Liabilities 11,684,164 12,446,613 Partners' Capital (Deficit): General Partners (201,261) (188,213) Limited Partners 3,061,624 3,763,613 Total Partners' Capital 2,860,363 3,575,400 Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital $ 14,544,527 $ 16,022,013 Consolidated Statements of Partners' Capital (Deficit) For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 General Limited Partners Partners Total Balance at December 31, 1993 $ (1,244,798) $ 8,545,519 $ 7,300,721 Net loss (2,526) (250,101) (252,627) Cash distributions (69,591) (626,320) (695,911) Balance at December 31, 1994 (1,316,915) 7,669,098 6,352,183 Net income (loss) 1,250,091 (108,422) 1,141,669 Cash distributions (121,389) (3,797,063) (3,918,452) Balance at December 31, 1995 (188,213) 3,763,613 3,575,400 Net income 69,591 1,216,116 1,285,707 Cash distributions (82,639) (1,918,105) (2,000,744) Balance at December 31, 1996 $ (201,261) $ 3,061,624 $ 2,860,363 Consolidated Statements of Operations For the years ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994 Income Rental $ 3,622,403 $ 4,313,044 $ 4,702,059 Interest and other 91,282 102,535 58,009 Total Income 3,713,685 4,415,579 4,760,068 Expenses Property operating 1,817,928 2,261,179 2,301,465 Interest 992,745 1,191,397 1,327,560 Depreciation and amortization 880,445 1,087,749 1,227,183 General and administrative 147,482 218,706 156,487 Total Expenses 3,838,600 4,759,031 5,012,695 Loss from operations (124,915) (343,452) (252,627) Gain on sale of properties 1,410,622 1,485,121 -- Net Income (Loss) $ 1,285,707 $ 1,141,669 $ (252,627) Net Income (Loss) Allocated: To the General Partners $ 69,591 $ 1,250,091 $ (2,526) To the Limited Partners 1,216,116 (108,422) (250,101) $ 1,285,707 $ 1,141,669 $ (252,627) Per limited partnership unit (78,290 outstanding) Loss from operations $ (1.58) $ (4.34) $ (3.19) Gain on sale of properties 17.11 2.96 -- Net Income (Loss) $ 15.53 $ (1.38) $ (3.19) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the years ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994 Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net income (loss) $ 1,285,707 $ 1,141,669 $ (252,627) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 880,445 1,087,749 1,227,183 Gain on sale of properties (1,410,622) (1,485,121) -- Increase (decrease) in cash arising from changes in operating assets and liabilities: Fundings to restricted cash (450,460) (536,471) (581,675) Release of restricted cash to property operations 493,163 801,400 543,194 Other assets 10,654 16,109 (3,609) Accounts payable and accrued expenses (48,337) 16,898 3,501 Security deposits (5,575) (63,975) 11,700 Due to general partners and affiliates (2,218) (4,567) 946 Net cash provided by operating activities 752,757 973,691 948,613 Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Net proceeds from sale of properties 3,196,264 6,555,332 -- Net cash provided by investing activities 3,196,264 6,555,332 -- Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Distributions (695,911) (3,918,452) (695,911) Mortgage principal payments (2,011,152) (3,646,843) (135,365) Net cash used for financing activities (2,707,063) (7,565,295) (831,276) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,241,958 (36,272) 117,337 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 1,499,119 1,535,391 1,418,054 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 2,741,077 $ 1,499,119 $ 1,535,391 Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: Cash paid during the period for interest $ 992,745 $ 1,191,397 $ 1,327,560 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 1. Organization Hutton/ConAm Realty Investors 81 (the "Partnership") was organized as a limited partnership under the laws of the State of California pursuant to a Certificate and Agreement of Limited Partnership (the "Partnership Agreement") dated April 30, 1981, as amended and restated August 31, 1981. The Partnership was formed for the purpose of acquiring and operating certain types of residential real estate. The general partners of the Partnership are RI 81 Real Estate Services Inc., an affiliate of Lehman Brothers (see below), and ConAm Property Services, Ltd., an affiliate of Continental American Properties, Ltd (the "General Partners"). The Partnership will continue until December 31, 2010 unless sooner terminated pursuant to the terms of the Partnership Agreement. On July 31, 1993, Shearson Lehman Brothers Inc. sold certain of its domestic retail brokerage and asset management businesses to Smith Barney, Harris Upham & Co. Incorporated ("Smith Barney"). Subsequent to the sale, Shearson Lehman Brothers Inc. changed its name to Lehman Brothers Inc. ("Lehman Brothers"). The transaction did not affect the ownership of the General Partners. However, the assets acquired by Smith Barney included the name "Hutton." Consequently, effective October 29, 1993, the Hutton Real Estate Services III, Inc. General Partner changed its name to RI 81 Real Estate Services Inc. On March 15, 1996, based upon, among other things, the advice of legal counsel, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, the General Partners adopted a resolution that states, among other things, if a Change of Control (as defined below) occurs, the General Partners may distribute the Partnership's cash balances not required for its ordinary course day-to-day operations. "Change of Control" means any purchase or offer to purchase more than 10% of the Units that is not approved in advance by the General Partners. In determining the amount of the distribution, the General Partners may take into account all material factors. In addition, the Partnership will not be obligated to make any distribution to any partner and no partner will be entitled to receive any distribution until the General Partners have declared the distribution and established a record date and distribution date for the distribution. 2. Significant Accounting Policies Financial Statements - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Partnership and its affiliated ventures. The effect of transactions between the Partnership and its ventures has been eliminated in consolidation. Real Estate Investments - Real estate investments are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation which includes the initial purchase price of the property, legal fees, capitalized interest, acquisition and closing costs. Leases are accounted for under the operating method. Under this method, revenue is recognized as rentals are earned and expenses (including depreciation) are charged to operations when incurred. Leases are generally for terms of one year or less. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based upon the estimated useful lives of the properties. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Significant betterments and improvements are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. For assets sold or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in income for the period. Accounting for Impairment - In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of" ("FAS 121"), which requires impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets' carrying amount. FAS 121 also addresses the accounting for long- lived assets that are expected to be disposed of. The Partnership adopted FAS 121 in the fourth quarter of 1995. Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments" ("FAS 107"), requires that the Partnership disclose the estimated fair values of its financial instruments. Fair values generally represent estimates of amounts at which a financial instrument could be exchanged between willing parties in a current transaction other than in forced liquidation. Fair value estimates are subjective and are dependent on a number of significant assumptions based on management's judgment regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. In addition, FAS 107 allows a wide range of valuation techniques, therefore, comparisons between entities, however similar, may be difficult. Mortgage Fees - Included in mortgage fees are deferred mortgage costs incurred in connection with obtaining financing on the Partnership's properties. Such costs are amortized over the 7-year term of the applicable loans. Offering Costs - Costs relating to the sale of limited partnership units were deferred during the offering period and charged to the limited partners' capital accounts upon the consummation of the public offering. Income Taxes - No provision for income taxes has been made in the financial statements since income, losses and tax credits are passed through to the individual partners. Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash equivalents consist of short-term highly liquid investments which have maturities of three months or less from the date of issuance. The carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. Cash and cash equivalents include security deposits of $0 and $17,670 for December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively, restricted under certain state statutes. Restricted Cash - Restricted cash consists of escrows for betterments and improvements, real estate taxes, and casualty insurance as required by the first mortgage lender. Concentration of Credit Risk - Financial instruments which potentially subject the Partnership to a concentration of credit risk principally consist of cash and cash equivalents in excess of the financial institutions' insurance limits. The Partnership invests available cash with high credit quality financial institutions. Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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. Reclassifications - Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified in order to conform to the current year's presentation. 3. The Partnership Agreement The Partnership Agreement provides that net cash from operations, as defined, will be distributed quarterly, 90% to the limited partners and 10% to the General Partners. Net loss for any year will be allocated 99% to the limited partners and 1% to the General Partners. Net income will generally be allocated in accordance with the distribution of net cash from operations. Net proceeds from sales or refinancing will be distributed 99% to the limited partners and 1% to the General Partners until each limited partner has received an amount equal to his adjusted capital value (as defined) and an annual, cumulative 7% return thereon, and until the General Partners have received 15% of the aggregate distributions of net proceeds. The balance, if any, will be distributed 85% to the limited partners and 15% to the General Partners. Gain from sales will be allocated to each partner having a negative capital account balance, pro rata, to the extent of such negative balance. Thereafter, such gain will be allocated in accordance with the distribution of net proceeds from sale or refinancing, with the balance allocated to the limited partners. 4. Real Estate Investments Real estate investments consist of three residential apartment complexes acquired either directly or through investments in joint ventures as follows: Apartment Date Purchase Property Name Units Location Acquired Price Las Colinas I 226 Scottsdale, AZ 5/20/81 $9,266,864 Las Colinas II 74 Scottsdale, AZ 9/23/82 3,564,919 Tierra Catalina 120 Tucson, AZ 3/9/84 7,012,650 Cedar Bay Village, Ridge Park, Kingston Village and Tierra Catalina were originally acquired through joint ventures with unaffiliated developers. On March 30, 1984, the co-venturer's interest with respect to Tierra Catalina was acquired for $400,000. To each venture, the Partnership contributed the apartment projects as its initial capital contribution. On November 27, 1996, the Partnership sold Ridge Park (the "Property") to Ridge Park Limited Partnership, an Oklahoma limited partnership ("Ridge Park L.P."), which is unaffiliated with the Partnership. The selling price was determined by arm's length negotiations between the Partnership and Ridge Park L.P. Ridge Park was sold for $3,385,000. The Partnership received net proceeds of $3,196,264 from the transaction of which $1,902,666, representing outstanding principal and interest, was used to fully satisfy the Partnership's mortgage obligation on the Property. The transaction resulted in a gain on sale of $1,410,622 which included the recognition of mortgage prepayment penalties of $36,843, and a $33,154 write-off of the unamortized portion of mortgage fees. The gain was allocated in accordance with the Partnership Agreement. On February 27, 1997, the General Partners paid a special distribution of $1,291,785 ($16.50 per unit) to the Limited Partners, representing the net proceeds from the sale of the Property. On July 20, 1995, the Partnership sold Kingston Village and Cedar Bay Village (the "Properties") to an institutional buyer (the "Buyer"), which was unaffiliated with the Partnership. The selling price was determined by arm's length negotiations between the Partnership and the Buyer. Kingston Village and Cedar Bay Village were sold for $5,370,000 and $1,410,000, respectively. The Partnership received net proceeds of $6,555,332 from the transaction of which $3,541,400, representing outstanding principal and interest, was used to fully satisfy the Partnership's mortgage obligations on the Properties. The transaction resulted in a gain on sale of $1,485,121 which included the recognition of mortgage prepayment penalties of $120,926 and a $101,146 write-off of the unamortized portion of mortgage fees. The gain was allocated in accordance with the Partnership Agreement. On August 17, 1995, the Partnership paid a special distribution of $3,170,745 or $40.50 per Unit to the limited partners. The special distribution was comprised of the net proceeds from the sale of the Properties and Partnership cash reserves. The joint venture and limited partnership agreements for Cedar Bay Village, Kingston Village, Ridge Park Associates, Tierra Catalina and Las Colinas substantially provide that: a. Available cash from operations will be distributed 100% to the Partnership until it has received an annual, non-cumulative preferred return, as defined. Any remaining balance will be distributed 99% to the Partnership and 1% to the corporate General Partners. b. Net income will be allocated first, proportionately to partners with negative capital accounts, as defined, until such capital accounts, as defined, have been increased to zero. Then, to the Partnership up to the amount of any payments made on account of its preferred return; thereafter, 99% to the Partnership and 1% to the corporate General Partners. All losses will be allocated first, to the partners with positive capital accounts, as defined, until such accounts have been reduced to zero. Then, 99% to the Partnership and 1% to the corporate General Partners. c. Income from a sale will be allocated first, to the Partnership until the Partnership's capital accounts, as defined, are equal to the fair market value of the ventures' assets at the date of the amendments. Then, any remaining balance will be allocated 99% to the Partnership and 1% to the corporate General Partners. Net proceeds from a sale or refinancing will be distributed first to the partners with the positive capital account balance, as defined; thereafter, 99% to the Partnership and 1% to the corporate General Partners. 5. Mortgages Payable Mortgages payable, at December 31, 1996, consist of the following first mortgage loans: Interest Date of Property Name Principal Rate Loan Term Las Colinas I and II $6,325,637 8.50% 9/1/92 7 years Tierra Catalina 3,617,399 8.50% 9/1/92 7 years On August 27, 1992, the Partnership obtained new first mortgage loans on all of its properties from Washington Mortgage Financial Group, an unaffiliated party. Total proceeds of $15,900,000 were received and collateralized by deeds of trust and assignments of rents as security encumbering the properties. Additionally, these mortgages contain provisions for prepayment penalties if the mortgages are repaid prior to their maturity date of September 1, 1999. On November 27, 1996, Ridge Park was sold. A portion of the sales proceeds, in the amount of $1,939,509 representing outstanding principal, interest and pre-payment penalties, was used to fully satisfy the Partnership's mortgage obligation on the Property. On July 20, 1995, Kingston Village and Cedar Bay Village were sold. A portion of the sales proceeds, in the amount of $3,662,325, representing outstanding principal, interest and pre- payment penalties, was used to fully satisfy the Partnership's mortgage obligations on the Properties. Annual maturities of mortgage notes principal over the next three years are as follows: Year Amount 1997 $ 112,775 1998 122,743 1999 9,707,518 $ 9,943,036 Based on borrowing rates currently available to the Partnership for mortgage loans with similar terms and average maturities, the fair value of long-term debt approximates carrying value. 6. Transactions with Related Parties The following is a summary of fees earned and reimbursable expenses to the General Partners and affiliates for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, and the unpaid portion at December 31, 1996: Unpaid at December 31, Earned 1996 1996 1995 1994 RI 81 Real Estate Services, Inc. and affiliates: Out-of-pocket expenses $ -- $ 3,968 $ 2,244 $ 1,132 ConAm and affiliates: Property operating salaries -- 296,558 394,663 418,143 Property management fees 13,045 181,291 217,706 234,723 Total $ 13,045 $481,817 $614,613 $653,998 7. Reconciliation of Financial Statement and Tax Information The following is a reconciliation of the net income (loss) for financial statement purposes to net income (loss) for federal income tax purposes for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994: 1996 1995 1994 Net income (loss) per financial statements $ 1,285,707 $ 1,141,669 $ (252,627) Tax basis joint venture net loss in excess of GAAP basis joint venture net income (loss) (74,666) (443,083) (253,640) Gain on sale of property for tax purposes in excess of gain per financial statements 1,357,592 2,755,883 -- Other (700) 1,000 1,050 Taxable net income (loss) $ 2,567,933 $ 3,455,469 $ (505,217) The following is a reconciliation of partners' capital for financial statement purposes to partners' capital (deficit) for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994: 1996 1995 1994 Partners' capital per financial statements $ 2,860,363 $ 3,575,400 $ 6,352,183 Accrued distribution from sale of property 1,304,833 -- -- Adjustment for cumulative difference between tax basis loss and net income (loss) per financial statements (2,994,721) (4,276,947) (6,590,747) Partners' capital (deficit) per tax return $ 1,170,475 $ (701,547) $ (238,564) 8. Distributions Paid Cash distributions, per the consolidated statements of partners' capital (deficit), are recorded on the accrual basis, which recognizes specific record dates for payments within each calendar year. The consolidated statements of cash flows recognize actual cash distributions paid during the calendar year. The following table discloses the annual differences as presented on the consolidated financial statements: Distributions Distributions Payable Distributions Distributions Payable Beginning of Year Declared Paid December 31 1996 $173,978 $2,000,744 $ 695,911 $1,478,811 1995 173,978 3,918,452 3,918,452 173,978 1994 173,978 695,911 695,911 173,978 Report of Independent Accountants To the Partners of Hutton/ConAm Realty Investors 81: We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Hutton/ConAm Realty Investors 81, a California limited partnership, and Consolidated Ventures as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related consolidated statements of operations, partners' capital (deficit) and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1996. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Hutton/ConAm Realty Investors 81, a California limited partnership, and Consolidated Ventures as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P. Hartford, Connecticut February 14, 1997 Net Asset Valuation Comparison of Acquisition Costs to Appraised Value and Determination of Net Asset Value Per $262 Unit at December 31, 1996 (Unaudited) Acquisition Cost (Purchase Price Partnership's Plus General Share of Partners' December 31, Acquisition 1996 Appraised Property Date of Acquisition Fees) Value (1) Las Colinas I & II 5/20/81 & 9/23/82 $ 13,326,613 $ 14,100,000 Tierra Catalina 3/9/84 7,759,670 6,000,000 $ 21,086,283 20,100,000 Cash and cash equivalents 3,092,521 Other assets 14,292 23,206,813 Less: Total liabilities (10,379,331) Partnership Net Asset Value (2) $ 12,827,482 Net Asset Value Allocated: Limited Partners $ 12,458,860 General Partners 368,622 $ 12,827,482 Net Asset Value Per Unit (78,290 units outstanding) $ 159.14 (1) This represents the Partnership's share of the December 31, 1996 Appraised Values which were determined by an independent property appraisal firm. (2) The Net Asset Value assumes a hypothetical sale at December 31, 1996 of all the Partnership's properties at a price based upon their value as a rental property as determined by an independent property appraisal firm, and the distribution of the proceeds of such sale, combined with the Partnership's cash after liquidation of the Partnership's liabilities, to the Partners. Limited Partners should note that appraisals are only estimates of current value and actual values realizable upon sale may be significantly different. A significant factor in establishing an appraised value is the actual selling price for properties which the appraiser believes are comparable. In addition, the appraised value does not reflect the actual costs which would be incurred in selling the properties. As a result of these factors and the illiquid nature of an investment in Units of the Partnership, the variation between the appraised value of the Partnership's properties and the price at which Units of the Partnership could be sold may be significant. Fiduciaries of Limited Partners which are subject to ERISA or other provisions of law requiring valuations of Units should consider all relevant factors, including, but not limited to Net Asset Value per Unit, in determining the fair market value of the investment in the Partnership for such purposes. Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation December 31, 1996 Residential Property: Las Colinas Las Colinas Consolidated Ventures: Apts I Apts II Tierra Catalina Total Location Scottsdale, AZ Scottsdale, AZ Tucson, AZ na Construction date 1981 1982 1983, 1984 na Acquisition date 05-20-81 09-23-82 03-09-84 na Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed (3) (3) (3) na Encumbrances $ 6,325,637 $ -- $ 3,617,399 $ 9,943,036 Initial cost to Partnership: Land $ 1,582,000 $ 514,564 $ 1,497,150 $ 3,593,714 Buildings and improvements $ 8,268,721 $3,268,996 $ 6,403,622 $17,941,339 Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition: Land, buildings and improvements $ 29,123 $ 8,494 $ 32,772 $ 70,389 Gross amount at which carried at close of period: (1) Land $ 1,611,123 $ 515,719 $ 1,503,333 $ 3,630,175 Buildings and improvements 8,268,721 3,276,335 6,430,211 17,975,267 $ 9,879,844 $3,792,054 $ 7,933,544 $21,605,442 Accumulated depreciation (2) $ 5,126,566 $1,878,005 $ 3,298,811 $10,303,382 (1) Represents aggregate cost for both financial reporting and Federal income tax purposes. (2) The amount of accumulated depreciation for Federal income tax purposes is $17,151,014. (3) Buildings and improvements - 25 years; personal property - 10 years. A reconciliation of the carrying amount of real estate and accumulated depreciation for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994 follows: 1996 1995 1994 Real estate investments: Beginning of year $ 25,243,577 $ 33,729,297 $ 33,729,297 Dispositions (3,638,135) (8,485,720) -- End of year $ 21,605,442 $ 25,243,577 $ 33,729,297 Accumulated depreciation: Beginning of year $ 11,370,295 $ 13,875,550 $ 12,735,626 Depreciation expense 818,734 1,011,400 1,139,924 Dispositions (1,885,647) (3,516,655) -- End of year $ 10,303,382 $ 11,370,295 $ 13,875,550 Report of Independent Accountants Our report on the consolidated financial statements of Hutton/ConAm Realty Investors 81, a California Limited Partnership, and Consolidated Ventures has been incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K from the Annual Report to unitholders of Hutton/ConAm Realty Investors 81 for the year ended December 31, 1996. In connection with our audits of such financial statements, we have also audited the related financial statement schedule listed in the index of this Form 10-K. In our opinion, the financial statement schedule referred to above, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information required to be included therein. COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P. Hartford, Connecticut February 14, 1997 </TEXT