Segment information (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Reconciliation to consolidated net income:
Segment NOI	$ 6,002	$ 5,881	$ 17,689	$ 17,350
Deferred rents - straight lining	(37)	(15)	(123)	(126)
Amortization of acquired leases	(5)	(6)	(16)	(18)
Investment income	50	50	133	150
General and administrative expenses	(419)	(405)	(1,222)	(1,274)
Acquisition costs - Regency	(648)		(648)
Depreciation	(1,614)	(1,511)	(4,654)	(4,533)
Financing costs	(2,613)	(2,949)	(8,434)	(9,032)
Income from continuing operations	716	1,045	2,725	2,517
Income from discontinued operations		48	7	811
Gain on sale of discontinued operations			8,734	1,377
Net income	716	1,093	11,466	4,705
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(162)	(182)	(453)	(454)
Net income attributable to common equity	$ 554	$ 911	$ 11,013	$ 4,251