Segment information (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Reconciliation to consolidated net income:
Segment NOI	$ 5,660	$ 5,535	$ 11,688	$ 11,471
Deferred rents - straight lining	(41)	(54)	(87)	(112)
Amortization of acquired leases	(5)	(6)	(11)	(12)
Investment income	41	50	83	100
General and administrative expenses	(401)	(446)	(803)	(869)
Depreciation	(1,520)	(1,512)	(3,040)	(3,022)
Financing costs	(2,844)	(3,064)	(5,821)	(6,083)
Income from continuing operations	890	503	2,009	1,473
Income from discontinued operations		32	7	762
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	41	1,377	8,734	1,377
Net income	931	1,912	10,750	3,612
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(98)	(43)	(291)	(272)
Net income attributable to common equity	$ 833	$ 1,869	$ 10,459	$ 3,340