Management agreement with related party (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Asset management fees	$ 462	$ 469	$ 1,429	$ 1,407
Managing Agent "Hekemian"
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Asset management fees	446	449	1,373	1,344
Leasing commissions and reimbursement of operating expenses	94	83	328	239
Automatic renewed periods for management agreement which expires on October 31, 2013 (in years)	2
Insurance cost on real estate	72	19	111	85
Consulting services expense			236	0
Mr. Robert S. Hekemian
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Trustee fee expense (including interest)			406	368
Mr. Robert S. Hekemian, Jr.
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Trustee fee expense (including interest)			$ 33	$ 28