Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,115	$ 16,393
Secured by deeds of trust
Principal	59,031	51,890
Advances	744	708
Accrued interest	256	222
Unsecured	102	112
Allowance for loan losses	(8,578)	(8,790)
Net loans	51,555	44,142
Receivable from affiliate	105	33
Real estate held for sale, net	42,059	16,552
Real estate held as investment	133,368	162,563
Other assets, net	5,043	5,258
Total assets	240,245	244,941
Liabilities
Accounts payable	699	980
Payable to affiliate	465	495
Mortgages payable	48,290	48,938
Total liabilities	49,454	50,413
Capital
Limited partners’ capital, subject to redemption, net	191,014	194,236
General partners’ capital (deficit), net	(1,017)	(1,024)
Total partners’ capital	189,997	193,212
Non-controlling interest	794	1,316
Total capital	190,791	194,528
Total liabilities and capital	$ 240,245	$ 244,941

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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date, including liabilities incurred and payable to vendors for goods and services received, taxes, interest, rent and utilities, compensation costs, payroll taxes and fringe benefits (other than pension and postretirement obligations), contractual rights and obligations, and statutory obligations.