Organization

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Organization

1. Organization

As used herein, the terms “the Company”, “We”, “Our”, or “Us” refer to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. a Nevada corporation which was formed in 1984. Our common stock is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “TCI”.

We are a “C” corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes and files an annual consolidated income tax return with American Realty Investors, Inc. (“ARL”), whose common stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol “ARL”. ARL owns 78.38% and the parent of ARL owns 7.20% of the Company.

Our primary business is the acquisition, development and ownership of income-producing multifamily apartment communities and commercial real estate properties. In addition, we opportunistically acquire land for future development in in-fill or high-growth suburban markets. From time to time and when we believe it appropriate to do so, we will also sell land and income-producing properties. We generate revenues by leasing apartment units to residents, and leasing office, industrial and retail space to various for-profit businesses as well as certain local, state and federal agencies. We also generate revenues from gains on sales of income-producing properties and land.

At September 30, 2020, our portfolio of income-producing properties consisted of:

● Six commercial properties consisting of five office buildings and one retail property comprising in aggregate of approximately 1.6 million square feet;

● Ten multifamily apartment communities owned directly by us comprising in 1,639 units, excluding apartments being developed;

● Approximately 1,980 acres of developed and undeveloped land; and

● Fifty-one multifamily apartment communities totaling 10,137 units owned by our 50% owned investee Victory Abode Apartments, LLC (“VAA”).

Our day to day operations are managed by Pillar Income Asset Management, Inc. (“Pillar”). Their duties include, but are not limited to, locating, evaluating and recommending real estate and real estate-related investment opportunities and arranging debt and equity financing with third party lenders and investors. All of the Companies employees are Pillar employees.

Our commercial properties are managed by Regis Realty Prime, LLC (“Regis”). Regis provides leasing, construction management and brokerage services. Our multifamily apartment communities are managed by outside management companies.