UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              WASHINGTON, DC 20549

                                   FORM 10-QSB

             QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2002              Commission file number: 33-2121


                  TPI LAND DEVELOPMENT III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


           ARIZONA                                          86-0540409
(State or other jurisdiction of                (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)


2944 N. 44th Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, Arizona               85018
(Address of principal executive offices)                     (Zip Code)


                                 (602) 955-4000
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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 [X] yes  [  ] no

                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,  15(d) of the  Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the  distribution of securities  under a plan
confirmed by a court. [X] yes  [ ] no

                  TPI LAND DEVELOPMENT III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                    FORM 10-QSB, QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2002

INDEX

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 Financial Statements

Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2002 ..........................................  3

Statement of Operations for the Quarters Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 ......  4

Statement of Cash Flows for the Quarters Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001.......  5

Notes to Interim Financial Statements.......................................  6

Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis.................................  7


PART II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 Legal Proceedings.................................................... 10

Item 2 Changes in Securities................................................ 10

Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities...................................... 10

Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.................. 10

Item 5 Other Information.................................................... 10

Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K..................................... 10

Signatures.................................................................. 10

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                         PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial statements
included in this Form 10-QSB reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the results of
operations for the periods presented. The results of operations for the periods
presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the
full year.

                  TPI LAND DEVELOPMENT III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                 Balance Sheet
                              As of June 30, 2002
                                   Unaudited



                                                  June 30, 2002         December 31, 2001
                                                  -------------         -----------------
                                                                     
ASSETS
  Current Assets

  Cash and cash equivalents                        $   79,016              $  106,869
                                                   ----------              ----------
  Total Current Assets                                 79,016                 106,869

  Land Held for Investment Purposes  (Note 2)       4,293,372               4,333,372
                                                   ----------              ----------

  TOTAL ASSETS                                     $4,372,388              $4,440,241
                                                   ==========              ==========

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
  Current Liabilities

  Accounts Payable                                 $   36,098              $   32,652
                                                   ----------              ----------
  Total Current Liabilities                            36,098                  32,652

CAPITAL
  General Partners' Capital                            44,280                  45,105
  Limited Partners' Capital                         4,292,010               4,362,484
                                                   ----------              ----------
  Total Capital                                     4,336,290               4,407,589
                                                   ----------              ----------

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL            $4,372,388              $4,440,241
                                                   ==========              ==========


                  See condensed notes to financial statements.

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                  TPI LAND DEVELOPMENT III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                            Statement of Operations
      for the Three and Six Months' Ending June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001
                                   Unaudited



                                             Three               Six               Three              Six
                                         Months Ended        Months Ended      Months Ended      Months Ended
                                         June 30, 2002      June 30, 2002      June 30, 2001     June 30, 2001
                                         -------------      -------------      -------------     -------------
                                                                                      
INCOME
  Sales Proceeds                             $ 40,000         $ 40,000           $     --         $     --
  Cost of Sales                               (43,437)         (43,437)                --               --
  Interest Income                                 288              671              2,339            4,891
  Transfer Fees                                 2,415            2,660                280              735
                                             --------         --------           --------         --------
  Total Income                                   (734)            (106)             2,619            5,626

EXPENSES
  General and Administrative                   48,495           71,194             36,465           74,058
                                             --------         --------           --------         --------

NET LOSS                                     $(49,229)        $(71,300)          $(33,846)        $(68,432)
                                             ========         ========           ========         ========

Net Loss Per Limited Partnership Unit        $  (2.50)        $  (3.62)          $  (1.72)        $  (3.48)
                                             ========         ========           --------         ========
Weighted Average Number of Limited
Partnership Units Outstanding                   19676            19676              19679            19679
                                             ========         ========           ========         ========
Weighted Average Number of General
Partnership Units Outstanding                     203              203                203              203
                                             ========         ========           ========         ========


                  See condensed notes to financial statements.

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                  TPI LAND DEVELOPMENT III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
        Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months' Ending June 30, 2002
                                   Unaudited



                                                                 Six months ended June 30,
                                                                   2002              2001
                                                                ---------         ---------
                                                                            
Cash Flows From Operating Activities

Net Loss                                                        $ (71,300)        $ (68,432)
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
   cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
   Changes in current assets and liabilities:
    (Increase)/decrease in land held for investment purposes       40,000                --
    Increase/(decrease) in accounts payable                         3,447             8,686
                                                                ---------         ---------
  Total adjustments                                                43,447             8,686
                                                                ---------         ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities               (27,853)          (59,746)

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:                                  --                --

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:                                  --                --
                                                                ---------         ---------

Net decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents                         (27,853)          (59,746)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of Period                  106,869           229,301
                                                                ---------         ---------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of Period                      $  79,016         $ 169,555
                                                                =========         =========


                  See condensed notes to financial statements.

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                  TPI LAND DEVELOPMENT III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                      NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  June 30, 2002

NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF INFORMATION FURNISHED (6/30/2002)

The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with Form 10-QSB instructions and in the opinion of management
contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments)
necessary to present fairly the financial position as of June 30, 2002, the
results of operations, and of cash flows for the six month period ended June 30,
2002. These results have been determined on the basis of generally accepted
accounting principles and practices and applied consistently with those used in
the preparation of the Partnership's 2001 annual report on Form 10-KSB. Certain
information and footnote disclosure normally included in the financial
statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that the accompanying financial
statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes
thereto incorporated by reference in the Partnership's 2001 annual report on
Form 10-KSB.

NOTE 2:  LAND

Costs incurred by the Partnership for acquisition and holding of land as of June
30, 2002 are as follows:

      24th St. & Baseline                            $2,331,204
      79th Ave. & Peoria                                955,932
      Van Buren & Central/Goodyear                    1,006,236
                                                     ----------
                                                     $4,293,372
                                                     ==========

NOTE 3: COMPUTATION OF PARNTERSHIP LOSS PER UNIT

Partnership loss per unit is based on the weighted average number of partnership
units outstanding during the period of the financials. The numerator represents
the net loss for the period and the denominator represents the weighted average
number of partnership units outstanding.

NOTE 4: BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

The Partnership's financial statements are prepared using the accrual method of
accounting. The Partnership's intent to sell all of the remaining properties and
liquidate the Partnership will not impact the accounting treatment applied by
the Partnership in its financial statements prepared in accordance with

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generally accepted accounting principles as the liquidation proceeds and the
timing thereof are not currently estimable. When the timing of the last cash
receipt from the sale of the last property is reasonably determinable, the
Partnership will adopt the liquidation basis of accounting in that quarter. At
that time, all assets and liabilities will be adjusted to their settlement
amounts and an amount to be distributed to the remaining limited partners upon
liquidation will be estimated.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS
        OF OPERATIONS

When used in this discussion, the words "believes", "anticipates",
"expects", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties,
which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Actual results, performance
or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such
forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors. The Partnership
undertakes no obligation to republish revised forward-looking statements to
reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the
occurrence of unanticipated events. Readers are also urged to carefully review
and consider the various disclosures made by the Partnership which attempt to
advise interested parties of the factors which affect the Partnership's
business, in this report, as well as the Partnership's periodic reports on Forms
10-KSB and 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

RESULTS OF OPERATONS

REVENUES: For the six months ended June 30, 2002, the Partnership recognized
$40,000 in revenues resulting from the sale of the real property located at
Central Avenue and Ludlow, Avondale, AZ on April 29, 2002. Total sales price was
$40,000 and cost of sales was $43,437, resulting in a net loss on the sale of
$3,437. The basis in the real property was $40,000. Land held for investment
purposes is stated at the lower of cost or estimated fair value less cost of
sales and is adjusted for impairment of value. Management assesses the carrying
value periodically and records provisions for losses accordingly for financial
statement purposes. For tax purposes, losses from property sales will be
realized upon the sales of the respective properties. There were no property
sales for the six months ended June 30, 2001.

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES: General and administrative expenses were
$71,194 for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and primarily consisted of
property taxes ($25,565), management fees ($20,397), and accounting fees
($21,544). General and administrative expenses were $74,058 for the six months
ended June 30, 2001 and primarily consisted of property taxes ($25,953),
management fees ($19,529), and accounting fees ($21,970).

NET LOSS. Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 was $71,300
and $68,432, respectively.

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES. There is no provision for income taxes because the
Partnership's income (loss) is passed from the partnership to the partners and
taxed at the individual level.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As of June 30, 2002 the Partnership had $79,016 in cash and money market
instruments. The sources of revenue during the operating period were proceeds
from the sale of real property, interest on the money market account and
administrative transfer fees.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS

MANAGEMENT FEES. The general partner, Investors Recovery Group L.L.C., entered
into an agreement with Horizon Real Estate Group, dated September 1996, to
provide broker/manager and accounting services for the Partnership. The
broker/manager receives the following fees and commissions:

     (1)  a monthly asset management fee equal to one twelfth of .75% times the
          total values of the real property on hand,

     (2)  a brokerage services fee equal to five percent (5%) of (a) the selling
          price of each parcel of the property sold; (b) of the amount of
          damages actually collected by suit or otherwise if completion of a
          sale is prevented by the default of the buyer under a purchase and
          sale agreement; and (c) of the list price of any parcel of property
          for which the broker/manager has procured a buyer who is ready,
          willing and able to purchase such parcel at the listed price and upon
          the listed terms upon Partnership's refusal to sell such parcel,

     (3)  a disposition fee of one percent (1%) of the selling price upon the
          closing of each sale of a portion of the property which occurs while
          this agreement remains in effect,

     (4)  an accounting fee equal to the reasonable hourly charges for the time
          of its employees spent in performing the accounting services required,
          not to exceed $10,000 per year. In addition, a tax return preparation
          fee equal to the reasonable hourly charges for the time of its
          employees spent in the preparation of the annual income tax returns,
          not to exceed $7,000 per year, and

     (5)  if the broker/manager is required to administer more than one
          distribution to the partners during a single calendar year,
          compensation shall be at $35 per hour for its clerical employees. In
          addition, if any extraordinary professional services are required from
          the broker/manager beyond the services required by this agreement,
          compensation shall be at $150 per hour, provided that the
          broker/manager obtains the Partnership's approval in writing.

The agreement is dated September 1996 and continues until terminated at any time
by written consent of either party. Total management fees paid for the six
months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 were $20,397 and $19,529, respectively.

PLAN OF OPERATION

The General Partner is in the process of winding up the Partnership affairs as
promptly as possible, and is actively and aggressively attempting to sell all of
its remaining properties in order to liquidate the Partnership. The real
property located at Central Avenue and Ludlow, Avondale, AZ sold with an escrow
closing date of April 29, 2002 for a total selling price of $40,000, and closing
costs totaling $3,437. The General Partner has successfully negotiated
agreements with buyers and entered into escrows on the real properties located
at Baseline and 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ and at Peoria and 79th Avenue, Peoria,
AZ. The agreements include options for the buyers to extend the closing dates as
far out as June 30, 2003. For the fourth and final parcel, the real property
located at Van Buren and Central Avenue, Goodyear, AZ, the General Partner has
identified a potential buyer and the property has entered escrow.

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Our discussion and analysis or plan of operations are based upon our financial
statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial
statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported
amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these
estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe the following
critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates
used in the preparation of our financial statements.

     LAND HELD FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES - On an on-going basis, we evaluate our
     estimates, including those related to land held for investment purposes and
     provisions for loan losses. We base our estimates on the lower of cost or
     estimated fair value less costs to sell and adjust for any impairment of
     value. Estimated fair value is based upon independent appraisals or
     prevailing market rates for comparable properties. Appraisals are estimates
     of fair value based upon assumptions about the property and the market in
     which it is located. The Partnership's judgments and estimates may be
     impacted by changes in interest rates, property values, geographic economic
     conditions, or the entry of other competitors into the market.

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                  TPI LAND DEVELOPMENT III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                  June 30, 2002

                           PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None.

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITES

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

None.

                                   SIGNATURES

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.

TPI LAND DEVELOPMENT III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By Investor's Recovery Group, LLC, General Partner


By: /s/ Lawrie Porter
    --------------------------------------------
    Lawrie Porter, Managing Member


Date: July 19, 2002
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