CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011	Apr. 30, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]
Rental income	$ 9,507	$ 9,436	$ 19,010	$ 18,953
Reimbursements	1,156	1,365	2,615	2,587
Income relating to early lease termination	2,950		2,950
Sundry income	151	165	269	287
Totals	13,764	10,966	24,844	21,827
Operating expenses	2,687	2,791	5,433	5,708
Management fees	495	472	992	962
Real estate taxes	1,885	1,635	3,787	3,321
Depreciation	1,531	1,510	3,063	3,021
Deferred project cost write-off	1,490		1,490
Totals	8,088	6,408	14,765	13,012
Operating income	5,676	4,558	10,079	8,815
Investment income	31	23	55	52
Interest expense including amortization of deferred financing costs	(2,940)	(2,888)	(5,805)	(5,814)
Net income	2,767	1,693	4,329	3,053
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	(824)	(373)	(1,193)	(714)
Net income attributable to common equity	$ 1,943	$ 1,320	$ 3,136	$ 2,339
Basic	$ 0.28	$ 0.19	$ 0.45	$ 0.34
Weighted average shares outstanding	6,942	6,942	6,942	6,942