-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, F3cvpXY3N8MdLw8yZAJ+Src+rvHcrAPlJkX+5sMfgmhj0nvmm6gHG9K2MEMHf89R KmgDacRxi4kgB7QM4J/NZg== 0000318835-03-000003.txt : 20030401 0000318835-03-000003.hdr.sgml : 20030401 20030331174714 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000318835-03-000003 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20021231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20030401 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DSI REALTY INCOME FUND VIII CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000743366 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: LESSORS OF REAL PROPERTY, NEC [6519] IRS NUMBER: 950050204 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-90168 FILM NUMBER: 03632335 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3701 LONG BEACH BLVD STREET 2: C/O DSI PROPERTIES INC CITY: LONG BEACH STATE: CA ZIP: 90807 BUSINESS PHONE: 3105957711 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3701 LONG BEACH BLVD CITY: LONG BEACH STATE: CA ZIP: 90807 10-K 1 dsi08k02.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 2O549 FORM 1O-K (Mark One) / x /Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 [Fee Required] for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002. or / /Transition report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [No fee required] for the transition period from ____________ to ______________. Commission File No. 2-90168. DSI REALTY INCOME FUND VIII, a California Limited Partnership (Exact name of registrant as specified in governing instruments) _________California___________________________33-0050204_____ (State of other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization identification number 6700 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, California 9O8O3 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrants telephone number, including area code-(562)493-8881 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: none. Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Units of Limited Partnership Interests (Class of Securities Registered) Indicate by check mark, whether the registrant (l) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 9O days. Yes_X____. No______. Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (Section 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. /x/ The Registrant is a limited partnership and there is no voting stock. All units of limited partnership sold to date are owned by non-affiliates of the registrant. All such units were sold at $5OO.OO per unit. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Item 8. Registrant's Financial Statements for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, incorporated by reference to Form 10-K, Part II. Item 11. Registrant's Financial Statements for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, incorporated by reference to Form 10-K, Part III. Item 12. Registration Statement on Form S-11, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Securities Act of 1933, as amended, incorporated by reference to Form 10-K Part III. Item 13. Registrant's Financial Statements for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, incorporated by reference to Form 10-K, Part III. PART I Item l. BUSINESS Registrant, DSI Realty Income Fund VIII (the "Partnership") is a publicly-held limited partnership organized under the California Uniform Limited Partnership Act pursuant to a Certificate and Agreement of Limited Partnership (hereinafter referred to as "Agreement") dated November 28, 1983, as amended and restated to November 1, 1985. The General Partners are DSI Properties, Inc., a California corporation, Diversified Investors Agency, a general partnership, whose current partners are Robert J. Conway and Joseph W. Conway, brothers. The General Partners are affiliates of Diversified Securities, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of DSI Financial, Inc. The General Partners provide similar services to other partnerships. Through its public offering of Limited Partnership Units, Registrant sold twenty-four thousand (24,000) units of limited partnership interests aggregating Twelve Million Dollars ($12,000,000). The General Partners have retained a one percent (l%) interest in all profits, losses and distributions (subject to certain conditions) without making any capital contribution to the Partnership. The General Partners are not required to make any capital contributions to the Partnership in the future. Registrant is engaged in the business of investing in and operating mini-storage facilities with the primary objectives of generating, for its partners, cash flow, capital appreciation of its properties, and obtaining federal income tax deductions so that during the early years of operations, all or a portion of such distributable cash may not represent taxable income to its partners. Funds obtained by Registrant during the public offering period of its units were used to acquire five mini-storage facilities and a thirty percent (30%) interest in a joint venture with DSI Realty Income Fund IX, an affiliated California limited partnership, owning a sixth mini-storage facility. Registrant does not intend to sell additional limited partnership units. The term of the Partnership is fifty years but it is anticipated that Registrant will sell and/or refinance its properties prior to the termination of the Partnership. The Partnership is intended to be self-liquidating and it is not intended that proceeds from the sale or refinancing of its operating properties will be reinvested. Registrant has no full time employees but shares one or more employees with other publicly-held limited partnerships sponsored by the General Partners. The General Partners are vested with authority as to the general management and supervision of the business and affairs of Registrant. Limited Partners have no right to participate in the management or conduct of such business and affairs. An independent management company has been retained to provide day-to-day management services with respect to all of the Partnership's investment properties. Average occupancy levels for each of the Partnership's six properties for the years ended December 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001 were as follows: Location of Property Average Occupancy Average Occupancy Level for the Level for the Year Ended Year Ended Dec. 31, 2002 Dec. 31, 2001 El Centro, CA 84% 88% Lompoc, CA 92% 96% Pittsburg, CA 84% 90% Stockton, CA 82% 91% Huntington Beach, CA 86% 90% Aurora, CO* 83% 89% - ---------- *The Partnership owns a 30% fee interest in this facility. The business in which the Partnership is engaged is highly competitive. Each of its mini-storage facilities is located in or near a major urban area, and accordingly, competes with a significant number of individuals and organizations with respect to both the purchase and sale of its properties and rental of units. Generally, Registrant's business is not affected by the change in seasons. Item 2. PROPERTIES Registrant owns a fee interest in five mini-storage facilities and a thirty percent (30%) interest in a joint venture with DSI Realty Income Fund IX, an affiliated California limited partnership, owning a sixth mini-storage facility, none of which are subject to long-term indebtedness. Additional information is set forth in Registrant's letter to its Limited Partners regarding the Annual Report, attached hereto as Exhibit 2, and incorporated by this reference. The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 2002 regarding properties owned by the Partnership. Location Size of Net Rentable No. of Completion Parcel Area Rental Units Date Stockton, CA 2.88 acres 48,017 560 2/11/85 Pittsburg, CA 1.91 acres 30,483 383 6/01/85 El Centro, CA 1.42 acres 24,818 276 4/01/85 Huntington Beach, CA 3.28 acres 62,192 601 6/14/85 Lompoc, CA 2.24 acres 47,472 438 2/28/85 Aurora, CO* 4.6 acres 86,676 887 9/05/85 - ---------- *The Partnership has a 30% fee interest in this facility. DSI Realty Income Fund IX, a California Limited Partnership, (an affiliated partnership) owns a 70% fee interest in this facility. Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Registrant is not a party to any material pending legal proceedings. Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS None. PART II Item 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS Registrant, a publicly-held limited partnership, sold 24,000 limited partnership units during its offering and currently has 864 limited partners of record. There is no intention to sell additional limited partnership units nor is there a market for these units. Average cash distributions of $16.94 per Limited Partnership Unit were declared and paid each quarter for the year ended December 31, 2002 and $16.31 per Limited Partnership Unit were declared and paid each quarter for the year ended December 31, 2001 and $14.44 per Limited Partnership Unit were declared and paid each quarter for the year ended December 31, 2000. It is Registrant's expectations that distributions will continue to be paid in the future. Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, and 1998 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER INCOME $2,469,376 $2,560,170 $2,191,329 $1,964,314 $1,899,608 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,083,555 1,017,264 1,124,448 1,325,636 1,253,740 EQUITY IN INCOME OF REAL ESTATE JOINT VENTURE 143,534 168,986 121,220 122,453 109,741 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- NET INCOME $1,529,355 $1,711,892 $1,188,101 $ 761,131 $ 755,609 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== TOTAL ASSETS $3,073,394 $3,159,545 $3,039,636 $3,209,853 $3,668,506 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== CASH FLOW FROM: (USED IN): OPERATING $1,381,661 $1,522,378 $1,291,175 $1,095,614 $1,058,931 INVESTING - - (26,440) (14,773) 50,712 (1,497,574) 1,417,681 (1,233,546) (1,055,558) (1,051,322) NET INCOME PER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNIT $ 63.09 $ 70.62 $ 49.01 $ 31.40 $ 31.17 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== CASH DISTRIBUTIONS PER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNIT $ 67.75 $ 65.25 $ 57.77 $ 50.25 $ 50.00 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 2002 COMPARED TO 2001 Total revenues decreased from $2,555,493 in 2001 to $2,468,178 in 2002, total expenses increased from $1,017,264 to $1,083,555, other income decreased from $4,677 to $1,198 and income from the real estate joint venture decreased from $168,986 to $143,534. As a result, net income decreased from $1,711,892 in 2001 to $1,529,355 in 2002. The approximate $87,300 (3.4%) decrease in rental revenues can be attributed to lower occupancy and unit rental rates. Occupancy levels for the Partnership's six mini-storage facilities averaged 85.9% for the year ended December 31, 2002 and 91.3% for the year ended December 31, 2001. The Partnership is continuing its advertising campaign to attract and keep new tenants in its various mini-storage facilities. The approximate $30,100 (5.1%) increase in operating expenses was due primarily to increases in workers compensation insurance and security alarm services expenses, partially offset by a decrease in repairs and maintenance expense. General and administrative expenses increased approximately $56,000 (41.3%) primarily as a result of increases in office supplies, legal and professional and equipment and computer lease expenses. General Partners' incentive management fees decreased as a result of the decrease in net income. Property management fees, which are based on revenue, decreased as a result of the decrease in rental revenue. Income from real estate joint venture decreased approximately $25,500 (15.1%) primarily as a result of a decrease in rental revenue. Average occupancy of the joint venture facility was 83.0% in 2002 and 88.7% in 2001. 2001 COMPARED TO 2000 Total revenues increased from $2,183,874 in 2000 to $2,555,493 in 2001, total expenses decreased from $1,124,448 to $1,017,264, other income decreased from $7,455 to $4,677 and income from the real estate joint venture increased from $121,220 to $168,986. As a result, net income increased from $1,188,101 in 2000 to $1,711,892 in 2001. The approximate $371,600 (17.0%) increase in rental revenues can be attributed to higher occupancy and unit rental rates. Occupancy levels for the Partnership's six mini-storage facilities averaged 91.3% for the year ended December 31, 2001 and 89.0% for the year ended December 31, 2000. The Partnership is continuing its advertising campaign to attract and keep new tenants in its various mini-storage facilities. The approximate $27,800 (5.0%) increase in operating expenses was due primarily to an increase in repairs and maintenance and salaries and wages expenses, partially offset by a decrease in workers compensation insurance expense. General and administrative expenses remained relatively constant. General Partners' incentive management fees increased as a result of the increase in net income. Property management fees, which are based on revenue, increased as a result of the increase in rental revenue. Income from real estate joint venture increased approximately $47,800 (39.4%) primarily as a result of an increase in rental revenue and a decrease in depreciation expense. Average occupancy of the joint venture facility was 88.7% in 2001 and 86.2% in 2000. Operating expenses consits mainly of expenses such as yellow pages and other advertising, utilities, repairs and maintenance, real estate taxes, salaries and wages and their related expenses. General and administrative expenses consist mainly of expenses such as legal and professional, office supplies, postage, accounting services and computer expenses. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Net cash provided by operating activities decreased approximately $140,700 (9.2%) in 2002 compared to 2001, primarily due to a decrease in net income. Net cash provided by operating activities increased approximately $231,200 (17.9%) in 2001 compared to 2000, primarily due to increase in net income and other liabilities. Cash used in financing activities, as set forth in the statements of cash flows, has been limited to distributions paid to the partners. A special distribution of 4.5%, 4.0%, and 2.5% of capital contributed by Limited Partners, was declared and paid on December 15, 2002, 2001 and 2000 respectively. Cash used in investing activities, as set forth in the statements of cash flows, consisted of acquisitions of equipment for the Partnership's mini- storage properties in 2002 and 2000. The Partnership has no material commit- ments for capital expenditures. On April 22, 2002, the General Partners received a copy of a hostile tender offer from MacKenzie Patterson, Inc. and associated corporations and limited partnerships to purchase all of the Units of the Partnerships. This offer was also filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the same date. The General Partners determined that the hostile tender offer was not in the best interests of the Limited Partners, that the offer was grossly inadequate given the performance history of the Limited Partnership and the inherent value ot the Units, and recommended that the Limited Partners reject the hostile tender offer and not tender their Units pursuant thereto. The offer was subsequently increased and extended to June 30, 2002 and again to July 22, 2002. The General Partners' initial determination regarding the offer has not changed. Prior to the expiration of the offer, Limited Partners tendered 36 Units representing 0.15% of the outstanding Units of the Partnership. The General Partners plan to continue their policy of funding the continuing improvement and maintenance of Partnership properties with cash generated from operations. The Partnership anticipates that cash flows generated from operations of the Partnership's real estate operations will be sufficient to cover operating expenses and distributions for the next twelve months and beyond. The General Partners are not aware of any environmental problems which could have a material adverse effect upon the financial position of the Partnership. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) Summarized quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001 was as follows: 2002 Quarter Ended ------------------ March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 Total revenues $638,942 $605,710 $615,145 $608,381 Income before interest in joint venture 376,911 334,357 336,127 338,426 Net income 414,099 367,096 372,242 375,918 Net income per limited partnership unit $ 17.08 $ 15.14 $ 15.35 $ 15.52 Weighted average number of limited partnership units outstanding 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 2001 Quarter Ended ------------------ March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 Total revenues $617,806 $632,472 $665,379 $639,836 Income before interest 379,772 391,423 400,465 371,246 in joint venture Net income 423,166 434,513 440,117 414,096 Net income per limited partnership unit $ 17.46 $ 17.92 $ 18.15 $ 17.08 Weighted average number of limited partnership units outstanding 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA Attached hereto as Exhibit l is the information required to be set forth as Item 8, Part II hereof. Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. None. PART III Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT'S GENERAL PARTNER The General Partners of Registrant are the same as when the Partnership was formed, i.e., DSI Properties, Inc., a California corporation, and Diversified Investors Agency. As of December 31, 2002, Messrs. Robert J. Conway and Joseph W. Conway, each of whom own approximately 48.4% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of DSI Financial, Inc., a California corporation, together with Mr. Joseph W. Stok, currently comprise the entire Board of Directors of DSI Properties, Inc. Mr. Robert J. Conway is 69 years of age and is a licensed California real estate broker, and since 1965 has been President and a member of the Board of Directors of Diversified Securities, Inc., and since 1973 President, Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of DSI Properties, Inc. Mr. Conway received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Marquette University with majors in Corporate Finance and Real Estate. Mr. Joseph W. Conway is age 73 and has been Executive Vice President, Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors of Diversified Securities, Inc. since 1965 and since 1973 the Vice President, Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors of DSI Properties, Inc. Mr. Conway received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Loras College with a major in Accounting. Mr. Joseph W. Stok is age 79 and has been a member of the Board of Directors of DSI Properties, Inc. since 1994, a Vice President of Diversified Securities, Inc. since 1973, and an Account Executive with Diversified Securities, Inc. since 1967. Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (MANAGEMENT REMUNERATION AND TRANSACTIONS) The information required to be furnished in Item 11 of Part III is contained in Registrant's Financial Statements for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, which together with the report of its independent auditors, Deloitte & Touche LLP, is attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated herein by this reference. In addition to such information: (a) No annuity, pension or retirement benefits are proposed to be paid by Registrant to any of the General Partners or to any officer or director of the corporate General Partner; (b) No standard or other arrangement exists by which directors of the Registrant are compensated; (c) The Registrant has not granted any option to purchase any of its securities; and (d) The Registrant has no plan, nor does the Registrant presently propose a plan, which will result in any renumeration being paid to any officer or director upon termination of employment. Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT As of December 31, 2002, no person of record owned more than 5% of the limited partnership units of Registrant, nor was any person known by Registrant to own of record and beneficially, or beneficially only, more than 5% thereof. The balance of the information required to be furnished in Item 12 of Part III is contained in Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-11, previously filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and which is incorporated herein by this reference. The only change to the information contained in said Registration Statement on Form S-11 is the fact that Messrs. Benes and Blakley have retired and Messrs. Robert J. Conway and Joseph W. Conway equity interest in DSI Financial, Inc., parent of DSI Properties, Inc., has increased. Please see information contained in Item 10 hereinabove. Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS The information required to be furnished in Item 13 of Part III is contained in Registrant's Financial Statements for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, attached hereto as Exhibit l and incorporated herein by this reference. PART IV Item 14 EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a)(l) Attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit l are Registrant's Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedule for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, together with the reports of its independent auditors, Deloitte & Touche LLP. See Index to Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedule. (a)(2) Attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit 2 is Registrant's letter to its Limited Partners regarding its Annual Report for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2002. (b) No reports on Form 8K were filed during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. DSI REALTY INCOME FUND VIII by: DSI Properties, Inc., a California corporation, as General Partner By_____________________________ Dated: March 31, 2003 ROBERT J. CONWAY, President (Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Director) By____________________________ Dated: March 31, 2003 JOSEPH W. CONWAY (Executive Vice President and Director) Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated. DSI REALTY INCOME FUND VIII by: DSI Properties, Inc., a California corporation, as General Partner By:__________________________ Dated: March 31, 2003 ROBERT J. CONWAY, President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Director By___________________________ Dated: March 31, 2003 JOSEPH W. CONWAY (Executive Vice President and Director) DSI REALTY INCOME FUND VIII CROSS REFERENCE SHEET FORM 1O-K ITEMS TO ANNUAL REPORT PART I, Item 3. There are no legal proceedings pending or threatened. PART I, Item 4. Not applicable. PART II, Item 5. Not applicable. PART II, Item 6. The information required is contained in Registrant's Financial Statements for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, attached as Exhibit l to Form 10-K. PART II, Item 8. See Exhibit l to Form 10-K filed herewith. PART II, Item 9. Not applicable. EXHIBIT l DSI REALTY INCOME FUND VIII (A California Real Estate Limited Partnership) SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA FIVE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER INCOME $2,469,376 $2,560,170 $2,191,329 $1,964,314 $1,899,608 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,083,555 1,017,264 1,124,448 1,325,636 1,253,740 EQUITY IN INCOME OF REAL ESTATE JOINT VENTURE 143,534 168,986 121,220 122,453 109,741 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- NET INCOME $1,529,355 $1,711,892 $1,188,101 $ 761,131 $ 755,609 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== TOTAL ASSETS $3,073,394 $3,159,545 $3,039,636 $3,209,853 $3,668,506 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== CASH FLOW FROM: (USED IN): OPERATING $1,381,661 $1,522,378 $1,291,175 $1,095,614 $1,058,931 INVESTING - - (26,440) (14,773) 50,712 (1,497,574) 1,417,681 (1,233,546) (1,055,558) (1,051,322) NET INCOME PER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNIT $ 63.09 $ 70.62 $ 49.01 $ 31.40 $ 31.17 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== CASH DISTRIBUTIONS PER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNIT $ 67.75 $ 65.25 $ 57.77 $ 50.25 $ 50.00 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== The following are reconciliations between the net income and partners' equity for the financial statements and the Partnership's income tax return for the year ended December 31, 2002. Net Partners' Income Equity Per financial statements $ 1,529,355 $ 2,410,802 Excess financial statement depreciation (333,518) 670,947 Excess tax return income from real estate joint venture (32,321) 146,700 Accrued incentive management fees 266,768 Capitalization of property acquisition costs 80,713 Fixed asset adjustments 2,080 Recognition of deferred rental revenues 66,083 Accrued distributions to partners 24,165 272,731 State taxes (6,111) ----------- ----------- Per Partnership income tax return $ 1,181,570 $ 3,916,821 =========== =========== Net taxable income per limited partnership unit $ 48.74 =========== DSI REALTY INCOME FUND VIII (A California Real Estate Limited Partnership) INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE Page Independent Auditors' Report F-1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Balance Sheets at December 31, 2002 and 2001 F-2 Statements of Income for the Three Years Ended December 31, 2002 F-3 Statements of Changes in Partners' Equity (Deficit) for the Three Years Ended December 31, 2002 F-4 Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Years Ended December 31, 2002 F-5 Notes to Financial Statements F-6 SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE: Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation F-10 SCHEDULES OMITTED: Financial statements and schedules not listed above are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the information is included in the financial statements named above, or in the notes thereto. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Within 90 days prior to the date of this report, the Partnership evaluated the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures. This evalu- ation was performed by the Partnership's Controller with the assistance of the Partnership's President and the Chief Executive Officer. These disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that the inform- ation required to be disclosed by the Parnership it its periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") is recorded, processed summarized and reported, within the time periods specified by the Commission's rules and forms, and that the information is communicated to the certifying officers on a timely basis. Based on this evaluation, the Partnership concluded that its disclosure controls and procedures were effective. There have been no significant changes in the Partnership's internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect the internal controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation. INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT Partners of DSI Realty Income Fund VIII: We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of DSI Realty Income Fund VIII, a California Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related statements of income, changes in partners' equity (deficit), and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2002. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 14. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial statement schedule are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of DSI Realty Income Fund VIII at December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2002 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Deloitte & Touche LLP February 3, 2003 DSI REALTY INCOME FUND VIII (A California Real Estate Limited Partnership) BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS 2002 2001 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 502,070 $ 619,194 PROPERTY, net (Note 3) 2,288,638 2,287,427 INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE JOINT VENTURE (Note 6) 180,293 181,660 OTHER ASSETS 102,393 71,264 ----------- ----------- TOTAL $ 3,073,394 $ 3,159,545 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) LIABILITIES: Distribution due to partners (Note 4) $ 272,727 $ 272,727 Incentive management fee payable to general partners (Note 4) 304,230 276,722 Property management fees payable 9,576 10,087 Customer deposits and other liabilities 76,059 76,087 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities 662,592 635,623 ----------- ----------- PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) (Notes 4): General partners (83,674) (82,543) Limited partners (24,000 limited partnership units outstanding at December 31, 2002 and 2001) 2,494,476 2,606,465 ------------ ----------- Total partners' equity 2,410,802 2,523,922 ------------ ----------- TOTAL $ 3,073,394 $ 3,159,545 ============ =========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. DSI REALTY INCOME FUND VIII (A California Real Estate Limited Partnership) STATEMENTS OF INCOME THREE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2002 2001 2000 REVENUES: Rental $ 2,468,178 $2,555,493 $2,183,874 ---------- ---------- ---------- EXPENSES: Depreciation 199,101 Operating 616,944 586,846 559,057 General and administrative 191,664 135,671 131,867 General partners' incentive management fee (Note 4) 151,538 167,714 124,878 Property management fee 123,409 127,033 109,545 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total expenses 1,083,555 1,017,264 1,124,448 ---------- ---------- ---------- OPERATING INCOME 1,384,623 1,538,229 1,059,426 OTHER INCOME: Interest income 1,198 4,677 7,455 --------- ---------- ---------- INCOME BEFORE EQUITY IN INCOME OF REAL ESTATE JOINT VENTURE 1,385,821 1,542,906 1,066,881 EQUITY IN INCOME OF REAL ESTATE JOINT VENTURE (Notes 2 and 6) 143,534 168,986 121,220 __________ __________ _________ NET INCOME $1,529,355 $1,711,892 $1,188,101 ========== ========== ========== AGGREGATE NET INCOME ALLOCATED TO (Note 4): Limited partners $1,514,061 $1,694,773 $1,176,220 General partners 15,294 17,119 11,881 ---------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL $1,529,355 $1,711,892 $1,188,101 ========== ========== ========== NET INCOME PER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNIT (Notes 2 and 4) $ 63.09 $ 70.62 $ 49.01 ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. DSI REALTY INCOME FUND VIII (A California Real Estate Limited Partnership) STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' EQUITY THREE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Limited Partners Partners Total BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2000 $(81,721) $2,687,867 $2,606,146 Net income 11,881 1,176,220 1,188,101 Distributions (14,004) (1,386,432) (1,400,436) -------- ----------- ----------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2000 $(83,844) $2,477,655 $2,393,811 Net income 17,119 1,694,773 1,711,892 Distributions (15,818) (1,565,963) (1,581,781) -------- ----------- ----------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2001 $(82,543) $2,606,465 $2,523,922 Net income 15,294 1,514,061 1,529,355 Distributions (16,425) (1,626,050) (1,642,475) -------- ----------- ----------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2002 $(83,674) $2,494,476 $2,410,802 ======== =========== =========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. DSI REALTY INCOME FUND VIII (A California Real Estate Limited Partnership) STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS THREE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2002 2001 2000 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 1,529,355 $ 1,711,892 $ 1,188,101 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation 199,101 Equity in earnings of real estate joint venture (143,534) (168,986) (121,220) Changes in assets and liabilities: Receivable from general partners Other assets (31,129) (10,326) (16,925) Incentive management fee payable to general partners 27,508 2,053 3,653 Property management fees payable (511) 171 1,870 Customer deposits and other liabilities (28) (12,426) 36,595 ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by operating activities 1,381,661 1,522,378 1,291,175 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES - Additions of property (1,211) (26,440) ----------- ----------- ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES - Distributions to partners (1,642,475) (1,581,781) (1,400,436) Distributions from real estate joint venture 144,901 167,700 166,890 Contributions to real estate joint venture (3,600) ----------- ----------- ------------ Net cash used in financing activities (1,497,574) (1,417,681) (1,233,546) NET (DECREASE)INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (117,124) 104,697 31,189 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 619,194 514,497 483,308 ----------- ----------- ------------ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AT END OF YEAR $ 502,070 $ 619,194 $ 514,497 =========== =========== ============ See accompanying notes to financial statements. DSI REALTY INCOME FUND VIII (A California Real Estate Limited Partnership) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THREE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 1. GENERAL DSI Realty Income Fund VIII, a California Limited Partnership (the "Partnership"), has two general partners (DSI Properties, Inc. and Diversified Investors Agency) and limited partners owning 24,000 limited partnership units, which were purchased for $500 a unit. The general partners have made no capital contribution to the Partnership and are not required to make any capital contribution in the future. The Partnership has a maximum life of 50 years and was formed on April 23, 1984 under the California Uniform Limited Partnership Act for the primary purpose of acquiring and operating real estate. The Partnership has acquired five mini-storage facilities located in Stockton, Pittsburgh, El Centro, Huntington Beach, and Lompoc, California. The Partnership has also entered into a joint venture with DSI Realty Income Fund IX, through which the Partnership has a 30% interest in a mini-storage facility in Aurora, Colorado (see Note 6). All facilities were acquired from Dahn Corporation ("Dahn"). Dahn is not affiliated with the Partnership. Dahn is affiliated with other partnerships in which DSI Properties, Inc. is a general partner. The mini-storage facilities are operated for the Partnership by Dahn under various agreements that are subject to renewal annually. Under the terms of the agreements, the Partnership is required to pay Dahn a property management fee equal to 5% of gross revenue from operations, defined as the entire amount of all receipts from the renting or leasing of storage compartments and sale of locks. 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Cash and Cash Equivalents - The Partnership classifies its short-term investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less as cash equivalents. Property and Depreciation - Property is recorded at cost and is composed primarily of mini-storage facilities. Depreciation is provided for using the straight-line method over an estimated useful life of 15 years. Building improvements are depreciated over a five year period. Income Taxes - No provision has been made for income taxes in the accompanying financial statements. The taxable income or loss of the Partnership is allocated to each partner in accordance with the terms of the Agreement of Limited Partnership. Each partner's tax status, in turn, determines the appropriate income tax for its allocated share of the Partnership taxable income or loss. The net difference between the basis of the Partnership's assets and liabilities for federal income tax purposes and as reported for financial statement purposes is $1,506,019. Revenues - Rental revenue is recognized using the accrual method based on contractual amounts provided for in the lease agreements, which approximates recognition on a straight line basis. The term of the lease agreements is usually less than one year. Investment in Real Estate Joint Venture - The Partnership accounts for its 30% interest in the Aurora, Colorado, Facility using the equity method of accounting (see Note 6). Net Income per Limited Partnership Unit - Net income per limited partnership unit is computed by dividing the net income allocated to the limited partners by the weighted average number of limited partnership units outstanding during each year. Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the Partnership's management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets - The Partnership regularly reviews long- lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. If the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flow is less than the carrying amount of the asset, the Partnership would recognize an impair- ment loss to the extent that the carrying value exceeded the fair value of the property. No impairment losses were required in 2002, 2001, or 2000. Fair Value of Financial Instruments - The Partnership's financial instru- ments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The carrying values of all financial instruments are representative of their fair values due to their short-term maturities. Concentrations of Credit Risk - Financial instruments that potentially subject the Partnership to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash equivalents and rent receivables. The Partnership places its cash equivalents with high credit quality institutions. Reclassifications - Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2001 and 2000 amounts to conform to the 2002 presentation. Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements - In 2002, the Partnership adopted the following pronouncements: Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 144, Accounting for Impairment of Disposal of Long-Lived Assets; SFAS No. 145, Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, 64, and Amendment of FASB Statement NO. 13, and Technical Corrections. The adoption of these pronouncements did not have a material impact on the Partnership's financial position or results of operations. The Partnership believes the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpret- ation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, will have on its financial statements. 3. PROPERTY The total cost of property and accumulated depreciation is as follows as of December 31: 2002 2001 Land $ 2,287,427 $2,287,427 Buildings and improvements 7,151,039 7,149,828 ----------- ---------- Total 9,438,466 9,437,255 Less accumulated depreciation (7,149,828) (7,149,828) ----------- ---------- Property, net $ 2,288,638 $2,287,427 =========== ========== 4. ALLOCATION OF PROFITS AND LOSSES AND GENERAL PARTNERS' MANAGEMENT FEES Under the Agreement of Limited Partnership, the general partners are to be allocated 1% of the net profits or net losses from operations and the limited partners are to be allocated the balance of the net profits or losses from operations in proportion to their limited partnership interests. The general partners are also entitled to receive a percentage, based on a predetermined formula, of any cash distribution from the sale, other disposition, or refinancing of a real estate project. In addition, the general partners are entitled to receive an incentive management fee for supervising the operations of the Partnership. The fee is to be paid in an amount equal to 9% per annum of the cash available for distribution, on a cumulative basis, calculated as cash generated from operation less capital expenditures. 5. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION The following disclosure about segment reporting of the Partnership is made in accordance with the requirements of SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." The Partnership operates in a single segment; storage facility operations, under which the Partnership rents its storage facilities to its customers on a need basis and charges rent on a predetermined rate. 6. INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE JOINT VENTURE The Partnership is involved in a joint venture (the Buckley Road facility) that owns a mini-storage facility in Aurora, Colorado. Under the terms of the joint venture agreement, the Partnership is entitled to 30% of the profits or losses of the venture and owns 30% of the mini-storage facility as a tenant in common with DSI Realty Income Fund IX ("Fund IX"), which has the remaining 70% interest in the venture. The agree- ment specifies that DSI Properties, Inc. (a general partner in both the Partnership and Fund IX) shall make all decisions relating to the activities of the joint venture and the management of the property. Investment in real estate joint venture is summarized as follows: Year Ended December 31 ---------------------- 2002 2001 2000 Beginning balance $ 181,660 $ 176,774 $ 222,444 Income allocation 143,534 168,986 121,220 Distribution (144,901) (167,700) (166,890) Contributions 3,600 --------- --------- --------- Ending balance $ 180,293 $ 181,660 $ 176,774 ========= ========= ========= Summarized financial information of the Buckley Road financial statements is as follows as of December 31 (unaudited): 2002 2001 Assets: Cash $ 13,984 $ 12,729 ---------- ---------- Property: Land 586,500 586,500 Building 2,602,783 2,597,764 ---------- ---------- Total 3,189,283 3,184,264 Less accumulated depreciation 2,598,768 2,588,519 ---------- ---------- Property, net 590,515 595,745 Other assets 20,486 21,044 ---------- ---------- Total $ 624,985 $ 629,518 Liabilities and Partners' Equity: Liabilities $ 20,773 $ 20,752 Partners' equity 604,212 608,766 ---------- ---------- Total $ 624,985 $ 629,518 ========== ========== 2002 2001 2000 Income Statement Data: Rental revenues $ 696,462 $ 782,893 $ 763,992 Less expenses 218,016 219,606 359,924 Net income 478,446 563,287 404,068 ------- ------- ------- Allocation of net income $ 143,534 $ 168,986 $ 121,220 ========== ========== ========== Property is stated at cost; depreciation is provided for using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of 15 years. DSI REALTY INCOME FUND VIII (A California Real Estate Limited Partnership) REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Costs Capitalized Initial Cost to Subsequent to Gross Amount at Which Carried Partnership Acquisition at Close of Period ------------------- ----------------- ----------------------------- Buildings Buildings Date and Improve- Carrying and Accum. of Date Description Encumbrances Land Improvements ments Costs Land Improvements Total Deprec. Const. Acq. Life MINI-U-STORAGE Stockton, CA None $353,117 $1,375,823 $ 43,691 $353,117 $1,419,516 $1,772,633 $1,418,304 01/85 07/84 15 Yrs Pittsburgh, CA None 317,550 1,122,032 18,890 317,550 1,140,922 1,458,472 1,140,922 05/85 11/84 15 Yrs El Centro, CA None 163,560 708,710 3,202 163,560 711,912 875,472 711,912 04/85 12/84 15 Yrs Lompoc, CA None 277,200 1,524,419 6,303 277,200 1,530,722 1,807,922 1,530,722 02/85 02/85 15 Yrs Huntington Bch, CA None 1,176,000 2,306,020 41,947 1,176,000 2,347,967 3,523,967 2,347,968 06/85 02/85 15 Yrs -------- ---------- ------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- $2,287,427 $7,037,004 $114,033 $2,287,427 $7,151,039 $ 9,438,466 $7,149,828 ========== ========== ======== ========== ========== =========== ==========
Real Estate Accumulated at Cost Depreciation Balance, January 1, 2000 $ 9,410,815 $6,950,727 Additions 26,440 199,101 ----------- ---------- Balance, December 31, 2000 $ 9,437,255 $7,149,828 Additions - - ----------- ---------- Balance, December 31, 2001 $ 9,437,255 $7,149,828 Additions 1,211 ----------- ---------- Balance, December 31, 2002 $ 9,438,466 $7,149,828 =========== ========== EXHIBIT 2 March 28, 2002 ANNUAL REPORT TO LIMITED PARTNERS OF DSI REALTY INCOME FUND VIII Dear Limited Partner: This report contains the Partnership's balance sheets as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the related statements of income, changes in partners' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001 accompanied by an independent auditors' report. The Partnership owns five mini-storage facilities, plus a 30% interest in a sixth mini-storage facility on a joint venture basis with an affiliated Partnership, DSI Realty Income Fund IX, a California Limited Partnership. The Partnership's properties were each purchased for all cash and funded solely from subscriptions for limited partnership interests without the use of mortgage financing. Your attention is directed to the section entitled Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the General Partners' discussion and analysis of the financial statements and operations of the Partnership. Average occupancy levels for each of the Partnership's six properties for the years ended December 31, 2001 and December 31, 2000 were as follows: Location of Property Average Occupancy Average Occupancy Levels for the Levels for the Year Ended Year Ended Dec. 31, 2001 Dec. 31, 2000 El Centro, CA 88% 82% Lompoc, CA 96% 91% Pittsburg, CA 90% 89% Stockton, CA 91% 91% Huntington Beach, CA 90% 90% Aurora, CO* 88% 86% - --------- *The Partnership owns a 30% fee interest in this facility. We will keep you informed of the activities of DSI Realty Income Fund VIII as they develop. If you have any questions, please contact us at your convenience at (562) 493-3022. If you would like a copy of the Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (which report includes the enclosed Financial Statements), we will forward a copy of the report to you upon written request. Very truly yours, DSI REALTY INCOME FUND VIII By: DSI Properties, Inc. By___________________________ ROBERT J. CONWAY, President CERTIFICATIONS I, Robert J. Conway, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of DSI Realty Income Fund VIII; 2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period cover- ed by this annual report. 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have: a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its con- solidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared; b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this annual report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c) presented in this annual report our conclusions about the effec- tiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evalu- ation as of the Evaluation Date; 5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors: a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to re- cord, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's in- ternal controls; and 6. The registrnat's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this annual report whether there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls sub- sequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: February 3, 2003 Robert J. Conway Chief Executive Officer CERTIFICATIONS I, Richard P. Conway, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of DSI Realty Income Fund VIII; 2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period cover- ed by this annual report. 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have: a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its con- solidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared; b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this annual report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c) presented in this annual report our conclusions about the effec- tiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evalu- ation as of the Evaluation Date; 5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors: a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to re- cord, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's in- ternal controls; and 6. The registrnat's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this annual report whether there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls sub- sequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: February 3, 2003 Richard P. Conway Vice President CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of DSI Realty Income Fund VIII (the "Partnership") on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2002 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Robert J. Conway, Chief Executive Officer of the Partnership, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that: (1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Partnership. Robert J. Conway Chief Executive Officer February 3, 2003 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of DSI Realty Income Fund VIII (the "Partnership") on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2002 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Richard P. Conway, Chief Executive Officer of the Partnership, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that: (1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Partnership. Richard P. Conway Vice President February 3, 2003 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----