Segment information (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Reconciliation to consolidated net income:
Segment NOI	$ 6,025	$ 5,935
Deferred rents - straight lining	(46)	(56)
Amortization of acquired leases	(5)	(6)
Investment income	42	50
General and administrative expenses	(402)	(423)
Depreciation	(1,520)	(1,512)
Financing costs	(2,976)	(3,019)
Income from continuing operations	1,118	969
Income from discontinued operations	7	731
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	8,693
Net income	9,818	1,700
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(193)	(229)
Net income attributable to common equity	$ 9,625	$ 1,471