UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q  XQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM                TO  COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 000-51609  Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)  Maryland34-2019608(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)  2901 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook, Illinois60523(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)  630-218-8000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ______________________________________________________    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) 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 the filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes X       No o  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  (See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  (Check one)  Large accelerated filer  o          Accelerated filer  o          Non-accelerated filer  X          Smaller reporting company  o  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  o     No  X  As of November 11, 2008, there were 773,738,266 shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding.        INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part I - Financial InformationPageItem  1.Financial StatementsConsolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2008 (unaudited) and December 31, 20071Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)2Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 (unaudited)4Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)5Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements8Item  2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations37Item  3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk72Item  4.Controls and Procedures74Part II - Other InformationItem  1.Legal Proceedings75Item 1A.Risk Factors75Item  2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds77Item  3.Defaults upon Senior Securities77Item  4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders77Item 5.Other information77Item 6.Exhibits78Signatures79  This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes references to certain trademarks. Courtyard by Marriott®, Marriott®, Marriott Suites®, Residence Inn by Marriott® and SpringHill Suites by Marriott® trademarks are the property of Marriott International, Inc. (Marriott) or one of its affiliates. Doubletree®, Embassy Suites®, Hampton Inn®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Hotels® and Homewood Suites by Hilton® trademarks are the property of Hilton Hotels Corporation (Hilton) or one or more of its affiliates. Hyatt Place® trademark is the property of Hyatt Corporation (Hyatt).  For convenience, the applicable trademark or service mark symbol has been omitted but will be deemed to be included wherever the above-referenced terms are used.    -i-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC. (A Maryland Corporation)  Consolidated Balance Sheets (Dollar amounts in thousands)  AssetsSeptember 30, 2008December 31, 2007(unaudited)Assets:Investment properties:Land$1,405,363$1,162,281Building and other improvements6,214,0975,004,809Construction in progress218,253204,218Total7,837,7136,371,308Less accumulated depreciation(341,609)(160,046)Net investment properties7,496,1046,211,262Cash and cash equivalents1,382,463409,360Restricted cash and escrows (Note 2)79,78442,161Investment in marketable securities (Note 5)376,328248,065Investment in unconsolidated entities (Note 1)802,730482,876Accounts and rents receivable (net of allowance of $2,422 and $1,069)70,04547,527Notes receivable (Note 4)476,579281,221Due from related parties (Note 3)-1,026Intangible assets, net (Note 1)384,331352,106Deferred costs, net49,57551,869Other assets (Note 1)43,01880,733Deferred tax asset2,9543,552Total assets$11,163,911$8,211,758Liabilities and Stockholders' EquitySeptember 30, 2008December 31, 2007(unaudited)Liabilities:Mortgages, notes and margins payable (Note 8)$4,399,510$3,028,647Accounts payable and accrued expenses49,00258,436Distributions payable38,08028,008Accrued real estate taxes40,51124,636Advance rent and other liabilities78,52960,748Intangible liabilities, net (Note 1)44,00640,556Other financings (Note 1)51,80761,665Due to related parties (Note 3)15,2005,546Deferred income tax liability1,3851,506Total liabilities4,718,0303,309,748Minority interest (Note 1)285,594287,915Stockholders' equity:Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized, none   outstanding--Common stock, $.001 par value, 1,460,000,000 shares authorized,   747,485,231 and 548,168,989 shares issued and outstanding747548Additional paid in capital (net of offering costs of $751,199 and $557,122,   of which $716,339 and $530,522 was paid or accrued to affiliates6,701,0544,905,710Accumulated distributions in excess of net income (loss)(564,212)(227,885)Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)22,698(64,278)Total stockholders' equity6,160,2874,614,095Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$11,163,911$8,211,758  See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. -1-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC. (A Maryland Corporation)  Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Income (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)  Three months endedThree months endedNine months endedNine months endedSeptember 30, 2008September 30, 2007September 30, 2008September 30, 2007(unaudited)(unaudited)(unaudited)(unaudited)Income:Rental income$105,168$76,694$304,589$191,811Tenant recovery income18,33515,44053,63441,144Other property income4,3682,58711,64211,527Lodging income135,36646,883400,58846,883Total income263,237141,604770,453291,365Expenses:General and administrative expenses to     related parties (Note 3)2,0951,7076,5654,624General and administrative expenses to     non-related parties6,2614,41715,5439,088Property and lodging operating expenses     to related parties (Note 3)4,9924,60614,67711,046Property operating expenses to non-    related parties16,49012,64647,42130,629Lodging operating expenses81,33527,224231,94327,224Real estate taxes18,83012,17652,43927,393Depreciation and amortization79,24650,857232,029113,771Business manager management fee6,0004,50018,5009,000Total expenses215,249118,133619,117232,775Operating income$47,988$23,471$151,336$58,590Interest and dividend income18,24226,94954,10164,922Other income (loss)(321)(205)(40)254Interest expense(56,245)(34,264)(161,205)(73,165)Gain on extinguishment of debt2,310-2,310-Equity in earnings of unconsolidated   entities3,3732,6477,6083,398Impairment of investment in   unconsolidated entities(1,284)(5,109)(4,625)(5,109)Realized gain (loss) and impairment on   securities, net (Note 5)(26,508)7,451(75,699)12,604Income (loss) before income taxes and   minority interest$(12,445)$20,940$(26,214)$61,494Income tax expense (Note 10)$149$(1,685)$(4,550)$(2,303)Minority interest(2,276)(2,284)(6,967)(7,078)Net income (loss) applicable to common   shares$(14,572)$16,971$(37,731)$52,113  See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. -2-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC. (A Maryland Corporation)  Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Income (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) (continued)   Three months endedThree months endedNine months endedNine months endedSeptember 30, 2008September 30, 2007September 30, 2008September 30, 2007(unaudited)(unaudited)(unaudited)(unaudited)Other comprehensive income:Unrealized gain (loss) on investment     securities21,996(11,563)8,095(23,769)Reversal of unrealized (gain) loss on     investment securities26,508(7,451)75,699(12,604)Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives(853)-3,182-Comprehensive income (loss)$33,079$(2,043)$49,245$15,740Net income (loss) available to common   stockholders  per common share, basic   and diluted (Note 12)$(.02)$.04$(.06)$.15Weighted average number of common   shares outstanding, basic and diluted703,516,765473,803,752641,555,461353,783,448   See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. -3-


INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity  (Dollar amounts in thousands)  For the nine months ended September 30, 2008 (unaudited)  Number of SharesCommon
  StockAdditional Paid-in
    CapitalAccumulated
Distributions in excess of Net IncomeAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)TotalBalance at December 31, 2007548,168,9895484,905,710(227,885)(64,278)4,614,095Net loss applicable to common   shares---(37,731)-(37,731)Unrealized gain on investment   securities----8,0958,095Reversal of unrealized (gain) loss   to realized gain (loss) on   investment securities----75,69975,699Unrealized gain on derivatives----3,1823,182Distributions declared---(298,596)-(298,596)Proceeds from offering185,420,4231851,856,381--1,856,566Offering costs--(194,077)--(194,077)Proceeds from distribution   reinvestment program18,071,78918171,664--171,682Shares repurchased(4,175,970)(4)(38,749)--(38,753)Issuance of stock options and   discounts on shares issued to   affiliates--125--125Balance at September 30, 2008747,485,2317476,701,054(564,212)22,6986,160,287


See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. -4-


INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Dollar amounts in thousands) Nine months endedNine months endedSeptember 30, 2008September 30, 2007(unaudited)(unaudited)Cash flows from operations:Net income (loss) applicable to common shares$(37,731)$52,113Adjustments to reconcile net income applicable to common shares to   net cash  provided by operating activities:Depreciation181,56377,677Amortization50,46634,432Amortization of loan fees6,9665,251Amortization on acquired above market leases1,8631,686Amortization on acquired below market leases(2,727)(1,858)Amortization of mortgage discount1,2711,074Amortization of note receivable discount(394)-Amortization of above/below market ground leases76-Straight-line rental income(13,327)(8,636)Straight-line rental expense8054Extinguishment of debt(2,310)-Other expense (income)40(111)Minority interests6,9677,078Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities(7,608)(3,398)Distributions from unconsolidated entities15,9854,198Impairment of investment in unconsolidated entities4,6255,109Discount on shares issued to affiliates and issuance of stock options1251,270Realized gain on investments in securities, net(793)(12,604)Impairment of investments in securities76,492-Changes in assets and liabilities:Accounts and rents receivable(3,421)(8,317)Accounts payable and other liabilities(2,802)(3,780)Due to related parties6,653-Other assets(5,420)(4,828)Accrued real estate taxes12,9045,804Prepaid rental and recovery income10,2276,501Deferred income tax liability(121)113Net cash flows provided by operating activities299,649158,828Cash flows from investing activities:Purchase of RLJ Hotels(503,065)-Purchase of Winston Hotels-(532,022)Purchase of investment securities(161,685)(254,672)Sale of investment securities36,84775,115Restricted escrows(29,864)1,692Rental income under master leases269341Acquired in-place lease intangibles(23,658)(147,189)Tenant improvement payable(106)(1,666)Purchase of investment properties(507,195)(1,715,513)Capital expenditures and tenant improvements(36,836)(7,658)Acquired above market leases-(6,713)Acquired below market leases47422,230Investment in development projects(22,592)(123,891)Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures(345,578)(221,661)Distributions from unconsolidated entities12,722-Payment of leasing and franchise fees(3,225)(1,348)Funding of note receivable(213,975)(207,049)Payoff of note receivable19,01119,326    See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. -5-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC. (A Maryland Corporation)  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued) (Dollar amounts in thousands) Nine months endedNine months endedSeptember 30, 2008September 30, 2007(unaudited)(unaudited)Acquisition of joint venture interest(10,823)-Other assets49,175(10,839)Net cash flows used in investing activities(1,740,104)(3,111,517)Cash flows from financing activities:Proceeds from offering1,856,5663,193,181Proceeds from the dividend reinvestment program171,68285,706Shares repurchased(38,753)(7,101)Payment of offering costs(192,341)(330,651)Proceeds from mortgage debt and notes payable885,137694,347Payoffs of mortgage debt(13,090)(20,194)Principal payments of mortgage debt(2,026)(552)Proceeds from margin securities debt55,26373,857Payment of loan fees and deposits(12,587)(10,577)Distributions paid(288,524)(144,867)Distributions paid  MB REIT(9,287)(8,583)Due from related parties1,026(169)Due to related parties4925,276Net cash flows provided by financing activities2,413,5583,529,673Net increase in cash and cash equivalents973,103576,984Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period409,360302,492Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period$1,382,463$879,476Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:Purchase of investment properties$(532,623)$(1,786,333)Tenant improvement liabilities assumed at acquisition651,091Real estate tax liabilities assumed at acquisition87812,479Security deposit liabilities assumed at acquisition461,280Assumption of mortgage debt at acquisition25,43843,364Assumption of lender held escrows at acquisition-595Mortgage discounts(1,964)-Other financings96512,011(507,195)(1,715,513)Purchase of RLJ Hotels(932,200)-Purchase of Winston Hotels-(842,963)Assumption of mortgage debt at acquisition426,654209,952Assumption of minority interest at acquisition-1,319Cash assumed at acquisition-65,978Liabilities assumed at acquisition2,48133,692(503,065)(532,022)Cash paid for interest$160,521$66,441  See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. -6-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC. (A Maryland Corporation)  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued) (Dollar amounts in thousands)   Nine months endedNine months endedSeptember 30, 2008September 30, 2007(unaudited)(unaudited)Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:Distributions payable$38,080$24,887Accrued offering costs payable$6,819$5,062Write off of in-place lease intangibles, net$3,021$1,747Write off of above market lease intangibles, net$6$185Write off of below market lease intangibles, net$603$40Write off of loan fees, net$50$3Write off of leasing commissions, net$40$-   See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. -7-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information and with Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  Readers of this Quarterly Report should refer to the audited consolidated financial statements of Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2007, which are included in the Company's 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as certain note disclosures contained in such audited consolidated financial statements have been omitted from this Report.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals, except as otherwise noted) necessary for a fair presentation have been included in these financial statements.  (1)  Organization  Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc. (the "Company") was formed on October 4, 2004 (inception) to acquire and manage a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate, primarily retail properties, multi-family (both conventional and student housing), office, industrial and lodging properties, located in the United States and Canada.  Under the Business Management Agreement (the "Agreement") between the Company and Inland American Business Manager & Advisor, Inc. (the "Business Manager"), an affiliate of the Company's sponsor, the Business Manager will serve as the business manager to the Company.  On August 31, 2005, the Company commenced an initial public offering (the "Initial Offering") of up to 500,000,000 shares of common stock ("Shares") at $10.00 each and the issuance of 40,000,000 shares at $9.50 each which may be distributed pursuant to the Company's distribution reinvestment plan.  On August 1, 2007, the Company commenced a second public offering  (the "Second Offering") of up to 500,000,000 shares of common stock at $10.00 each and up to 40,000,000 shares at $9.50 each pursuant to the distribution reinvestment plan.  The Company is qualified and has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for federal income tax purposes commencing with the tax year ending December 31, 2005.  Since the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that is distributed to stockholders.  A REIT is subject to a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that it currently distributes at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to stockholders (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and by excluding any net capital gain).  If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, the Company will be subject to federal income tax on its taxable income at regular corporate tax rates.  Even if the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income, property, or net worth and federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed income.  The Company has elected to treat certain of its consolidated subsidiaries, and may in the future elect to treat newly formed subsidiaries, as taxable REIT subsidiaries pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code. Taxable REIT subsidiaries may participate in non-real estate related activities and/or perform non-customary services for tenants and are subject to federal and state income tax at regular corporate tax rates. The Companys hotels are leased to certain of the Companys taxable REIT subsidiaries. Lease revenue from these taxable REIT subsidiaries and its wholly-owned subsidiaries is eliminated in consolidation.  The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company, as well as all wholly-owned subsidiaries and consolidated joint venture investments.  Wholly-owned subsidiaries generally consist of limited liability companies (LLCs) and limited partnerships (LPs).  The effects of all significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.    -8-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   Consolidated entities  Minto Builders (Florida), Inc.  On October 11, 2005, the Company entered into a joint venture with Minto (Delaware), LLC, or Minto Delaware who owned all of the outstanding equity of Minto Builders (Florida), Inc. (MB REIT) prior to October 11, 2005.  Pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement, the Company has purchased 920,000 shares of common stock of MB REIT at a price of $1,276 per share for a total investment of approximately $1,172,000 in MB REIT.  MB REIT is not considered a Variable Interest Entity (VIE) as defined in FASB Interpretation No. 46R (Revised 2003): Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities - An Interpretation of ARB No. 51 (FIN 46(R)), however the Company has a controlling financial interest in MB REIT, has the direct ability to make major decisions for MB REIT through its voting interests, and holds key management positions in MB REIT.  Therefore this entity is consolidated by the Company and the outside ownership interests are reflected as minority interests in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements.  A put/call agreement that was entered into by the Company and MB REIT as a part of the MB REIT transaction on October 11, 2005 grants Minto (Delaware), LLC, referred to herein as MD, certain rights to sell its shares of MB REIT stock back to MB REIT.  The agreement is considered a free standing financial instrument and is accounted for pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 150 Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity" ("Statement 150") and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Statement 133).  Derivatives, whether designated in hedging relationships or not, are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value.  If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings.  This derivative was not designated as a hedge.  Utley Residential Company L.P.  On May 18, 2007, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Inland American Communities Group, Inc. (Communities), purchased the assets of Utley related to the development of conventional and student housing for approximately $23,100, including rights to its existing development projects.  The Company paid $13,100 at closing and $5,000 on June 5, 2008 as a result of Utley presenting $360,000 in developments meeting certain investment criteria.  The Company will pay the remaining $5,000 upon presentation of future development projects.  Consolidated Developments  The Company has ownership interests in two development joint ventures. Stonebriar, LLC is a retail shopping center development in Plano, Texas, which the Company contributed $20,000 and is entitled to receive a 12% preferred distribution. Stone Creek Crossing, L.P. is a retail shopping center development in San Marcos, Texas, which the Company contributed $25,762 and receives an 11% preferred return. Stonebriar, LLC and Stone Creek Crossing, L.P. are considered VIEs  as defined in FIN 46(R), and the Company is considered the primary beneficiary for both joint ventures.  Therefore, these entities are consolidated by the Company and the outside interests are reflected as minority interests in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements.  On January 24, 2008, the Company entered into a joint venture, Woodbridge Crossing, L.P., to acquire certain land located in Wylie, Texas and develop a 268,210 square foot shopping center for a total cost of approximately $49,400. On February 15, 2008, the Company contributed approximately $14,100 to the venture and is entitled to receive an 11% preferred return. Woodbridge is considered a VIE as defined in FIN 46(R), and the Company is considered the primary beneficiary.  Therefore, this entity is consolidated by the Company and the outside interests are reflected as minority interests in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements.    -9-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   Other  The Company has ownership interests of 67% to 89% in various LLCs which own ten shopping centers.  These entities are considered VIEs as defined in FIN 46(R), and the Company is considered the primary beneficiary of each LLC.  Therefore, these entities are consolidated by the Company.  The LLC agreements contain put/call provisions which grant the right to the outside owners and the Company to require the LLCs to redeem the ownership interests of the outside owners during future periods. These put/call agreements are embedded in each LLC agreement and are accounted for in accordance with EITF 00-04 "Majority Owner's Accounting for a Transaction in the Shares of a Consolidated Subsidiary and a Derivative Indexed to the Minority Interest in that Subsidiary."  Because the outside ownership interests are subject to a put/call arrangement requiring settlement for a fixed amount, the LLCs are treated as 100% owned subsidiaries by the Company with the amount due the outside owners reflected as a financing and included within other financings in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements.  Interest expense is recorded on these liabilities in an amount generally equal to the preferred return due to the outside owners as provided in the LLC agreements.  Unconsolidated entities  The entities listed below are owned by us and other unaffiliated parties in joint ventures. Net income, cash flow from operations and capital transactions for these properties are allocated to the Company and its joint venture partners in accordance with the respective partnership agreements. All joint ventures except for Oak Property and Casualty, LLC, PDG/Inland Concord Venture LLC, Weber/Inland American Lewisville TC, LP and L-Street Marketplace, LLC, are not considered VIEs as defined in FIN 46(R); however, the Company does have significant influence over, but does not control the ventures.  The Company's partners manage the day-to-day operations of the properties and hold key management positions.  These entities are not consolidated by the Company and the equity method of accounting is used to account for these investments. Under the equity method of accounting, the net equity investment of the Company and the Company's share of net income or loss from the unconsolidated entity are reflected in the consolidated balance sheets and the consolidated statements of operations.  Joint VentureDescriptionOwnership %Investment at September 30, 2008Investment at December 31, 2007Net Lease Strategic Asset   Fund L.P. (a)Diversified portfolio of net lease assets85%$205,414$122,430Cobalt Industrial REIT II (b)Industrial portfolio24%67,93551,215Lauth Investment Properties,   LLC (c)Diversified real estate fund(c)225,639160,375D.R. Stephens Institutional   Fund, LLC (d)Industrial and R&D assets90%79,51857,974New Stanley Associates,   LLP (e)Lodging facility60%9,6179,621Chapel Hill Hotel   Associates, LLC (e)Courtyard by Marriott lodging facility49%9,33310,394Marsh Landing Hotel   Associates, LLC (e)Hampton Inn lodging facility49%4,8774,802  -10-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008    Jacksonville Hotel   Associates, LLC (e)Courtyard by Marriott lodging facility48%2,6242,464Inland CCC Homewood   Hotel LLC (f)Lodging development83%4,1431,846Feldman Mall Properties,   Inc. (g)Publicly traded shopping center REIT(g)47,40653,964Oak Property & Casualty   LLC (h)Insurance Captive22%1,529885L-Street Marketplace, LLC (i)Retail center development20%6,4516,906PDG/Inland Concord Venture   LLC (j)Retail center development(j)10,408-Weber/Inland American   Lewisville TC, LPRetail center development(k)8,016-Concord Debt Holdings, LLCReal estate loan fund(l)19,675-Wakefield Capital, LLCSenior housing portfolio(m)98,562-Skyport Hotels  JV, LLCLodging development(n)1,583-$802,730$482,876  (a) Net Lease Strategic Assets Fund L.P. acquired 43 primarily single-tenant net leased assets from Lexington Realty Trust and its subsidiaries for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $743,492 including assumption of debt.  The Company contributed approximately $213,538 to the venture for the purchase of these properties.  (b) On June 29, 2007, the Company entered into the venture to invest up to $149,000 in shares of common beneficial interest. The Company's investment gives it the right to a preferred dividend equal to 9% per annum.  (c) On June 8, 2007, the Company entered into the venture for the purpose of funding the development and ownership of real estate projects in the office, distribution, retail, healthcare and mixed-use markets.  Under the joint venture agreement, the Company will invest up to $253,000 in exchange for the Class A Participating Preferred Interests and is entitled to a 9.5% preferred dividend.  The Company owns 5% of the common stock and 100% of the preferred stock of the entity.  (d) On April 27, 2007, the Company entered into the venture to acquire and redevelop or reposition industrial and research and development oriented properties located initially in the San Francisco Bay and Silicon Valley areas.  Under the joint venture agreement, the Company will invest approximately $90,000 and is entitled to a preferred of 8.5% per annum.  -11-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008    (e) Through the acquisition of Winston on July 1, 2007, the Company acquired four joint venture interests in hotels.  (f) On September 20, 2007, the Company entered into a venture agreement for the purpose of developing a 111 room hotel in Homewood, Alabama.  (g) The Company currently owns 1,283,500 common shares of Feldman Mall Properties, Inc. (Feldman) which represent 9.86% of the total outstanding shares at September 30, 2008.  The Company's common stock investment was valued at $116 at September 30, 2008 based on the ending stock price of $.09 per share.  The Company has purchased 2,000,000 shares of series A preferred stock of Feldman Mall Properties, Inc. at a price of $25.00 per share, for a total investment of $50,000.  The series A preferred stock has no stated maturity and has a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share (the "Liquidation Preference").  Distributions will accumulate at 6.85% of the Liquidation Preference, payable at Feldmans regular distribution payment dates.  The Company may convert its shares of series A preferred stock, in whole or in part, into Feldmans common stock after September 30, 2009, at an initial conversion ratio of 1:1.77305 (the "Conversion Rate" representing an effective conversion price of $14.10 per share of Feldmans common stock).  Furthermore, the series A preferred stock grants the Company two seats on the Board of Directors of Feldman. This investment is recorded in investment in unconsolidated entities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the preferred return is recorded in equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.  On July 16, 2008, Feldmans board of directors determined not to declare the quarterly dividend payable on the series A preferred stock.  Under Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 18 (The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock), the Company evaluates its equity method investments for impairment indicators.  The valuation analysis considers the investment positions in relation to the underlying business and activities of the Company's investment.  Based on recent net losses and declines in the common stock price of Feldman, the Company recognized a $(4,625) impairment loss on its investment in unconsolidated entities for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  (h) The Company is a member of a limited liability company formed as an insurance association captive (the "Insurance Captive"), which is owned in equal proportions by the Company and two other related REITs sponsored by the Company's sponsor, Inland Real Estate Corporation and Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc. and serviced by an affiliate of the Business Manager, Inland Risk and Insurance Management Services Inc.  The Insurance Captive was formed to initially insure/reimburse the members' deductible obligations for the first $100 of property insurance and $100 of general liability insurance.  The Company entered into the Insurance Captive to stabilize its insurance costs, manage its exposures and recoup expenses through the functions of the captive program.  This entity is considered to be a VIE as defined in FIN 46(R) and the Company is not considered the primary beneficiary.  (i) On October 16, 2007, the Company entered into a venture agreement to develop a retail center, known as the L Street Marketplace. The total cost of developing the land is expected to be approximately $55,800. As of September 30, 2008, the Company had contributed $7,000 to the venture. Operating proceeds will be distributed 80% to 120-L and 20% to the Company. The Company also will be entitled to receive a preferred return equal to 9.0% of its capital contribution.  This entity is considered to be a VIE as defined in FIN 46(R) and the Company is not considered a primary beneficiary.  (j) On March 10, 2008, the Company entered into a joint venture to acquire four parcels of land known as Christenbury Corners, located in Concord, North Carolina, and to develop a 404,593 square foot retail  -12-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   center on that land.  The total cost is expected to be approximately $77,900.  On March 10, 2008, the Company contributed $11,000 to the venture. The Company will receive a preferred return, paid on a quarterly basis, in an amount equal to 11% per annum on the capital contribution through the first twenty-four months after the date of the initial investment; if the Company maintains its investment in the project for more than twenty-four months, the Company is entitled to receive a preferred return in an amount equal to 12% per annum over the remainder of the term.  The Company has contributed 100% of the equity.  This entity is considered to be a VIE as defined in FIN 46(R) and the Company is not considered the primary beneficiary.  (k) On May 16, 2008, the Company entered into a joint venture with Weber/Inland American Lewisville TC, LP to develop a retail center with the total cost expected to be approximately $56,800.  The Company contributed $7,971 to the venture and is entitled to receive a preferred return equal to 11% per annum on the capital contribution.  This entity is considered to be a VIE as defined in FIN 46(R) and the Company is not considered the primary beneficiary.  (l) On August 2, 2008, the Company entered into a joint venture with Lex-Win Concord LLC, which originates and acquires real estate securities and real estate related loans.  Under the terms of the joint venture agreement, the Company initially contributed $20,000 to the venture in exchange for preferred membership interests in the venture, with additional contributions, up to $100,000 in total, over an eighteen-month period; provided that if $65,000 of capital contributions is not called from us during the first twelve months, the Company will not be required to make any additional contributions.  (m) On July 9, 2008, the Company invested $100,000 in Wakefield Capital, LLC in exchange for a Series A Convertible Preferred Membership interest and is entitled to a 10.5% preferred dividend.  Wakefield owns 117 senior living properties containing 7,281 operating units/beds, one medical office building and a research campus totaling 313,204 square feet.  (n) On July 18, 2008, the Company entered into a joint venture to develop two hotels with approximately 313 rooms in San Jose, California.  Combined Financial Information  The Company's carrying value of its Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures differs from its share of the partnership or members equity reported in the combined balance sheet of the Unconsolidated Joint Ventures due to the Company's cost of its investment in excess of the historical net book values of the Unconsolidated Joint Ventures. The Company's additional basis allocated to depreciable assets is recognized on a straight-line basis over 30 years.  September 30,December 31,20082007(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)Balance Sheets:Assets:Real estate, net of accumulated depreciation$2,597,889$1,438,615Real estate debt and securities investments1,017,989-Other assets570,434455,879Total Assets4,186,3121,894,494  -13-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008    Liabilities and Partners' and Shareholders Equity:Mortgage debt1,778,303929,232Other liabilities861,900109,147Partners' and shareholders' equity1,546,109856,115Total Liabilities and Partners' and Shareholders' Equity4,186,3121,894,494The Companys share of historical partners' and shareholders' equity786,687475,183Net excess of cost of investments over the net book value of   underlying net assets (net of accumulated depreciation of $637 and   $394, respectively)16,0437,693Carrying value of investments in unconsolidated joint ventures$802,730$482,876   Nine months ended
September 30, 2008Nine months ended
September 30, 2007Statements of Operations:Revenues$202,094$66,633Expenses:Interest expense and loan cost amortization62,27016,528Depreciation and amortization67,81716,529Operating expenses, ground rent and general and administrative   expenses79,80839,828Impairments71,721-Total expenses281,61672,885Net loss (1)$(79,522)(6,252)The Companys share of:Net income, net of excess basis depreciation of $637 and $3947,6083,398Depreciation and amortization (real estate related)39,1391,744  (1) For the three months ended September 30, 2008, the Company estimated Feldman Mall Properties to have a $6,210 loss based on their second quarter 2008 results.  This amount is included in the combined statement of operation above, of which the Company has recorded $1,630 of loss, in addition to an increase of the loss estimated and recorded in the fourth quarter of 2007 of $519.  Feldman Mall Properties recorded $71,721 in impairments during the second quarter of 2008.  The Company has reflected its share of this impairment through write-downs of its investment in common stock of Feldman during 2007 and 2008.    -14-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   Significant Acquisitions  RLJ Acquisition  On February 8, 2008, the Company consummated the merger among its wholly-owned subsidiary, Inland American Urban Hotels, Inc., and RLJ Urban Lodging Master, LLC and related entities, referred to herein as "RLJ." RLJ owned twenty-two full and select service lodging properties. This portfolio includes, among others, four Residence Inn® by Marriott hotels, four Courtyard by Marriott® hotels, four Hilton Garden Inn® hotels and two Embassy Suites® hotels, containing an aggregate of 4,059 rooms.  The transaction values RLJ at approximately $932,200 which includes (i) the purchase of 100% of the outstanding membership interests of RLJ or $466,419; (ii) an acquisition fee to the Business Manager of $22,326; (iii) professional fees and other transactional costs of $1,943; (iv) the assumption of $426,654 of mortgages payable; (v) the assumption of $2,482 accounts payable and accrued liabilities; and (vi) interest rate swap breakage and loan fees of $12,376.  The Company also funded $22,723 in working capital and lender escrows.  At December 31, 2007, the Company had deposited $45,000 in earnest money deposits that was included in other assets.  The deposits were used to complete the RLJ merger.  The following condensed pro forma financial information is presented as if the acquisition of RLJ had been consummated as of January 1, 2008, for the pro forma nine months ended September 30, 2008 and January 1, 2007, for the pro forma nine months ended September 30, 2007. The following condensed pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of what actual results of operations of the Company would have been assuming the acquisitions had been consummated at the beginning of January 1, 2008, for the pro forma nine months ended September 30, 2008 and January 1, 2007, for the pro forma nine months ended September 30, 2007, nor does it purport to represent the results of operations for future periods.  ProformaProformaNine months endedNine months endedSeptember 30, 2008September 30, 2007Total income$786,082$422,241Net income (loss)$(40,635)$42,865Net income available  to common   shareholders per common share$(.06)$.12  (2)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies  The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Revenue Recognition  The Company commences revenue recognition on its leases based on a number of factors.  In most cases, revenue recognition under a lease begins when the lessee takes possession of or controls the physical use of the leased asset.  Generally, this occurs on the lease commencement date.  The determination of who is the owner, for accounting  -15-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   purposes, of the tenant improvements determines the nature of the leased asset and when revenue recognition under a lease begins.  If the Company is the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements, then the leased asset is the finished space and revenue recognition begins when the lessee takes possession of the finished space, typically when the improvements are substantially complete.  If the Company concludes it is not the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements (the lessee is the owner), then the leased asset is the unimproved space and any tenant improvement allowances funded under the lease are treated as lease incentives which reduces revenue recognized over the term of the lease.  In these circumstances, the Company begins revenue recognition when the lessee takes possession of the unimproved space for the lessee to construct their own improvements.  The Company considers a number of different factors to evaluate whether it or the lessee is the owner of the tenant improvements for accounting purposes.  These factors include:  · whether the lease stipulates how and on what a tenant improvement allowance may be spent;  · whether the tenant or landlord retains legal title to the improvements;  · the uniqueness of the improvements;  · the expected economic life of the tenant improvements relative to the length of the lease; and  · who constructs or directs the construction of the improvements.  The determination of who owns the tenant improvements, for accounting purposes, is subject to significant judgment.  In making that determination, the Company considers all of the above factors.  No one factor, however, necessarily establishes its determination.  Rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of each lease. The difference between rental income earned on a straight-line basis and the cash rent due under the provisions of the lease agreements is recorded as deferred rent receivable and is included as a component of accounts and rents receivable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  Revenue for lodging facilities is recognized when the services are provided. Additionally, the Company collects sales, use, occupancy and similar taxes at its lodging facilities which it presents on a net basis (excluded from revenues) on our consolidated statements of operations.  The Company records lease termination income if there is a signed termination agreement, all of the conditions of the agreement have been met, the tenant is no longer occupying the property and amounts due are considered collectible.  Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements, determined that a lessor should defer recognition of contingent rental income (i.e. percentage/excess rent) until the specified target (i.e. breakpoint) that triggers the contingent rental income is achieved.  The Company records percentage rental revenue in accordance with SAB 101.  Consolidation  The Company considers FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (Revised 2003): Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities - An Interpretation of ARB No. 51 (FIN 46(R)), EITF 04-05: Determining Whether a General Partner, or the General Partners as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights, and SOP 78-9: Accounting for Investments in Real Estate Ventures, to determine the method of accounting for each of its partially-owned entities.  In instances where the Company determines that a joint venture is not a VIE, the Company first considers EITF 04-05.  The assessment of whether the rights of the limited partners should overcome the presumption  -16-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   of control by the general partner is a matter of judgment that depends on facts and circumstances. If the limited partners have either (a) the substantive ability to dissolve (liquidate) the limited partnership or otherwise remove the general partner without cause or (b) substantive participating rights, the general partner does not control the limited partnership and as such overcome the presumption of control by the general partner and consolidation by the general partner.  Reclassifications  Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2007 financial statements to conform to the 2008 presentations.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, except as otherwise noted) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have been made.  Capitalization and Depreciation  Real estate acquisitions are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Ordinary repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.  Depreciation expense is computed using the straight line method.  Building and other improvements are depreciated based upon estimated useful lives of 30 years for building and improvements and 5-15 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment and site improvements.  Tenant improvements are amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the related lease as a component of amortization expense.  Leasing fees are amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the related lease as a component of depreciation and amortization.  Loan fees are amortized on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method, over the life of the related loans as a component of interest expense.  Direct and indirect costs that are clearly related to the construction and improvements of investment properties are capitalized under the guidelines of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 67: Accounting for Costs and Initial Rental Operations and Real Estate Projects.  Costs incurred for property taxes and insurance are capitalized during periods in which activities necessary to get the property ready for its intended use are in progress.  Interest costs determined under guidelines of SFAS 34: Capitalization of Interest Costs (SFAS 34), are also capitalized during such periods.  Additionally, pursuant to SFAS 58: Capitalization of Interest Cost in Financial Statements That Include Investments Accounted for by the Equity Method, the Company treats investments accounted for by the equity method as assets qualifying for interest capitalization provided (1) the investee has activities in progress necessary to commence its planned principal operations and (2) the investees activities include the use of such funds to acquire qualifying assets under SFAS 34.  Impairment  In accordance with SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," the Company performs an analysis to identify impairment indicators to ensure that the investment property's carrying value does not exceed its fair value.  The valuation analysis performed by the Company is based upon many factors which require complex or subjective judgments to be made.  Such assumptions, including projecting vacancy rates, rental rates, operating expenses, lease terms, tenant financial strength, economy, demographics, property location, capital expenditures and sales value among other assumptions, are made upon valuing each property.  This valuation is sensitive to the actual results of any of these uncertain factors, either individually or taken as a whole.  Based upon the Company's judgment, no impairment was warranted as of September 30, 2008 or December 31, 2007.  -17-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008    Derivative Instruments  In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to the effect of interest rate changes. The Company limits these risks by following established risk management policies and procedures including the use of derivatives to hedge interest rate risk on debt instruments.  The Company has a policy of only entering into contracts with established financial institutions based upon their credit ratings and other factors. When viewed in conjunction with the underlying and offsetting exposure that the derivatives are designed to hedge, the Company has not sustained a material loss from those instruments nor does it anticipate any material adverse effect on its net income or financial position in the future from the use of derivatives.  The Company accounts for its derivative instruments in accordance with SFAS No. 133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" and its amendments (SFAS Nos. 137/138/149), which requires an entity to recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and to measure those instruments at fair value. Additionally, the fair value adjustments will affect either shareholders equity or net income depending on whether the derivative instruments qualify as a hedge for accounting purposes and, if so, the nature of the hedging activity. When the terms of an underlying transaction are modified, or when the underlying transaction is terminated or completed, all changes in the fair value of the instrument are marked-to-market with changes in value included in net income each period until the instrument matures. Any derivative instrument used for risk management that does not meet the hedging criteria of SFAS No. 133 is marked-to-market each period. The Company does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.  Marketable Securities  The Company classifies its investment in securities in one of three categories: trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity. Trading securities are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term. Held-to-maturity securities are those securities in which the Company has the ability and intent to hold the security until maturity.  All securities not included in trading or held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale. Investment in securities at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 consists of common stock investments that are all classified as available-for-sale securities and are recorded at fair value. Unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of other comprehensive income until realized. Realized gains and losses from the sale of available-for-sale securities are determined on a specific identification basis. A decline in the market value of any available-for-sale security below cost that is deemed to be other than temporary, results in a reduction in the carrying amount to fair value. The impairment is charged to earnings and a new cost basis for the security is established. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115 "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,"  when a security is impaired, the Company considers whether it has the ability and intent to hold the investment for a time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value and considers whether evidence indicating the cost of the investment is recoverable outweighs evidence to the contrary. Evidence considered in this assessment includes the reasons for the impairment, the severity and duration of the impairment, changes in value subsequent to period end and forecasted performance of the investee.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company recorded $26,422 and $76,492 and $5,316 and $6,184, respectively, in other than temporary impairments.  Notes Receivable  Notes receivable are considered for impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 114: Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan.  Pursuant to SFAS No. 114, a note is impaired if it is probable that the Company will not collect on all principal and interest contractually due.  The impairment is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the note's effective interest rate.  The Company does not accrue interest when a note is  -18-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   considered impaired.  When ultimate collectibility of the principal balance of the impaired note is in doubt, all cash receipts on the impaired note are applied to reduce the principal amount of the note until the principal has been recovered and are recognized as interest income thereafter.  No impairments were recorded at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007.  Acquisition of Real Estate Properties and Real Estate Businesses  The Company accounts for the acquisition of properties using the Statement of Financial Accounting Standard, No. 141 "Business Combinations," or SFAS No. 141, and Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," or SFAS No. 142, resulting in the recognition upon acquisition of additional intangible assets and liabilities relating to real estate acquisitions during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007. The portion of the purchase price allocated to acquired above market lease costs and acquired below market lease costs are amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the related lease as an adjustment to rental income and over the respective renewal period for below market lease costs with fixed rate renewals. Amortization pertaining to the above market lease costs of $1,863 and $1,686 was applied as a reduction to rental income for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  Amortization pertaining to the below market lease costs of $2,727 and $1,858 was applied as an increase to rental income for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  The portion of the purchase price allocated to acquired in-place lease intangibles is amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the related lease. The Company incurred amortization expense pertaining to acquired in-place lease intangibles of $48,141 and $36,058 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  The portion of the purchase price allocated to customer relationship value is amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the related lease.  As of September 30, 2008, no amount has been allocated to customer relationship value.  Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for using purchase accounting as required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 141 Business Combinations. The assets and liabilities of the acquired entities are recorded by the Company using the fair value at the date of the transaction and allocated to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed.  Any additional amounts are allocated to goodwill as required, based on the remaining purchase price in excess of the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company amortizes identified intangible assets that are determined to have finite lives over the period which the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flows of the business acquired. Intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an intangible asset, including the related real estate when appropriate, is not recoverable and the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value.  Investments in lodging facilities are stated at acquisition cost and allocated to land, property and equipment, identifiable intangible assets and assumed debt and other liabilities at fair value. Any remaining unallocated acquisition costs would be treated as goodwill. Property and equipment are recorded at fair value based on current replacement cost for similar capacity and allocated to buildings, improvements, furniture, fixtures and equipment using appraisals and valuations performed by management and independent third parties.  The purchase price allocation for the Chelsea hotel is substantially complete, which would likely affect the amount of depreciation expense recorded.  The Company could record goodwill on finalization of the purchase price allocation.  The operating results of each of the consolidated acquired hotels are included in our statement of operations from the date acquired.  The following table summarizes the Companys identified intangible assets, intangible liabilities and goodwill as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007.       -19-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008    Balance as of
September 30, 2008Balance as of December 31 ,2007Intangible assets:Acquired in-place lease$422,766$402,999Acquired above market lease15,59315,603Acquired below market ground lease8,825-Advance bookings5,782-Accumulated amortization(114,271)(66,496)Net intangible assets338,695352,106Goodwill45,636-Total intangible assets$384,331$352,106Intangible liabilities:Acquired below market lease$44,026$44,225Acquired above market ground lease5,581-Other intangible liabilities258-Accumulated amortization(5,859)(3,669)Net intangible liabilities$44,006$40,556  The following table presents the amortization during the next five years related to intangible assets and liabilities for properties owned at September 30, 2008.  20082009201020112012ThereafterAmortization of:(three months)Acquired abovemarket lease costs$(591)(2,018)(1,875)(1,550)(978)(3,798)Acquired belowmarket lease costs$7062,7082,6402,5492,34127,358Net rental incomeIncrease$1156907659991,36323,560Acquired in-place leaseIntangibles$13,23951,01846,29740,74437,367126,256Advance bookings$4821,9271,81751--Acquired belowmarket ground lease$(56)(228)(228)(228)(228)(7,689)Acquired abovemarket ground lease$431911911911874,896  Goodwill  The Company applies SFAS No. 142,Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets when accounting for goodwill, which requires that goodwill not be amortized, but instead evaluated for impairment at least annually.  The goodwill impairment test is a two-step test.  Under the first step, the fair value of the reporting unit is compared with its carrying value  -20-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   (including goodwill). If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an indication of goodwill impairment exists for the reporting unit and the enterprise must perform step two of the impairment test (measurement).  Under step two, an impairment loss is recognized for any excess of the carrying amount of the reporting units goodwill over the implied fair value of that goodwill.  Cash and Cash Equivalents  The Company considers all demand deposits, money market accounts and investments in certificates of deposit and repurchase agreements purchased with a maturity of three months or less, at the date of purchase, to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents at financial institutions.  The combined account balances at one or more institutions periodically exceed the Federal Depository Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance coverage and, as a result, there is a concentration of credit risk related to amounts on deposit in excess of FDIC insurance coverage.  The Company believes that the risk is not significant, as the Company does not anticipate the financial institutions' non-performance.  Restricted Cash and Escrows  Restricted escrows primarily consist of cash held in escrow comprised of lenders' restricted escrows of $22,772 and $5,228, earnout escrows of $6,925 and $11,020, and lodging furniture, fixtures and equipment reserves of $24,633 and $8,217 as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.  Earnout escrows are established upon the acquisition of certain investment properties for which the funds may be released to the seller when certain space has become leased and occupied.  Restricted cash and offsetting liability consist of funds received from investors that have not been executed to purchase shares and funds contributed by sellers held by third party escrow agents pertaining to master leases, tenant improvements and other closing items.  Fair Value of Financial Instruments  The estimated fair value of the Company's mortgage debt was $4,211,618 and $2,895,525 as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. The Company estimates the fair value of its mortgages payable by discounting the future cash flows of each instrument at rates currently offered to the Company for similar debt instruments of comparable maturities by the Company's lenders. The estimated fair value of the Companys notes receivable was $477,110 and $280,137 as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.  The Company estimates the fair value of its notes receivable by discounting the future cash flows of each instrument at rates currently available to the Company for similar instruments.  The carrying amount of the Company's other financial instruments approximate fair value because of the relatively short maturity of these instruments.  Income Taxes  The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS 109 Accounting for Income Taxes.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributed to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  In July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes  An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. FIN 48 increases the relevancy and comparability of financial reporting by clarifying the way companies account for uncertainty in measuring income taxes. FIN 48 prescribes a comprehensive model for how a company should recognize, measure, present, and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax  -21-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   positions that the company has taken or expects to take on a tax return. This Interpretation only allows a favorable tax position to be included in the calculation of tax liabilities and expenses if a company concludes that it is more likely than not that its adopted tax position will prevail if challenged by tax authorities. The Company adopted FIN 48 as required effective January 1, 2007. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  All of the Companys tax years are subject to examination by tax jurisdictions.  Other  In March 2006, FASB Emerging Issues Task Force issued Issue 06-03 ("EITF 06-03"), "How Sales Taxes Collected From Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement."  A consensus was reached that entities may adopt a policy of presenting sales taxes in the income statement on either a gross or net basis.  If taxes are significant, an entity should disclose its policy of presenting taxes.  The guidance is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2006.  The Company presents income net of sales taxes.  Adoption on January 1, 2007 did not have an effect on the Company's policy related to sales taxes and therefore, did not have an effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.  (3)  Transactions with Related Parties  The following table summarizes the Companys related party transactions for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.  For the three months endedFor the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2008September 30, 2007September 30, 2008September 30, 2007General and administrative:General and administrative reimbursement(b)1,4559844,3551,654Loan servicing(c)8959240114Affiliate share purchase discounts(i)59541231,268Investment advisor fee(h)4926101,8471,588Total general and administrative to related parties2,0951,7076,5654,624Property management fees(g)5,1924,60615,27711,046Business manager fee(e)6,0004,50018,5009,000Acquisition reimbursements capitalized(b)6929231,2362,187Acquisition fees(f)-19,87022,32620,120Loan placement fees(d)1252811,3511,445Offering costs(a)70,15449,859185,817324,382  (a) The Business Manager and its related parties are entitled to reimbursement for salaries and expenses of employees of the Business Manager and its related parties relating to the offerings.  In addition, a related party of the Business Manager is entitled to receive selling commissions, and the marketing contribution and due diligence expense allowance from the Company in connection with the offerings.  Such costs are offset against the stockholders' equity accounts.  $6,364 and $3,856 was unpaid as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, and is included in the offering costs described above.  (b) The Business Manager and its related parties are entitled to reimbursement for general and administrative expenses of the Business Manager and its related parties relating to the Company's administration.  Such costs are included in general and administrative expenses to related parties, professional services to related parties, and acquisition cost expenses to related parties, in addition to costs that were capitalized pertaining to property acquisitions.  $2,343 and $1,690 remained unpaid as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.  -22-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008    (c) A related party of the Business Manager provides loan servicing to the Company for an annual fee.  Such costs are included in general and administrative expenses to related parties on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.  Effective May 1, 2007, the agreement allows for fees totaling 225 dollars per month, per loan for the Company and 200 dollars per month, per loan for MB REIT.  (d) The Company pays a related party of the Business Manager 0.2% of the principal amount of each loan placed for the Company.  Such costs are capitalized as loan fees and amortized over the respective loan term.  (e) After the Company's stockholders have received a non-cumulative, non-compounded return of 5% per annum on their "invested capital," the Company will pay its Business Manager an annual business management fee of up to 1% of the "average invested assets," payable quarterly in an amount equal to 0.25% of the average invested assets as of the last day of the immediately preceding quarter.  For these purposes, "invested capital" means the original issue price paid for the shares of the common stock reduced by prior distributions from the sale or financing of properties.  For these purposes, "average invested assets" means, for any period, the average of the aggregate book value of assets, including lease intangibles, invested, directly or indirectly, in financial instruments, debt and equity securities and equity interests in and loans secured by real estate assets, including amounts invested in REITs and other real estate operating companies, before reserves for depreciation or bad debts or other similar non-cash reserves, computed by taking the average of these values at the end of each month during the period.  The Company will pay this fee for services provided or arranged by the Business Manager, such as managing day-to-day business operations, arranging for the ancillary services provided by other related parties and overseeing these services, administering bookkeeping and accounting functions, consulting with the board, overseeing  real estate assets and providing other services as the board deems appropriate.  This fee terminates if the Company acquires the Business Manager.  Separate and distinct from any business management fee, the Company also will reimburse the Business Manager or any related party for all expenses that it, or any related party including the sponsor, pays or incurs on its behalf including the salaries and benefits of persons employed by the Business Manager or its related parties and performing services for the Company except for the salaries and benefits of persons who also serve as one of the executive officers of the Company or as an executive officer of the Business Manager.  For any year in which the Company qualifies as a REIT, its Business Manager must reimburse it for the amounts, if any, by which the total operating expenses paid during the previous fiscal year exceed the greater of: 2% of the average invested assets for that fiscal year; or 25% of net income for that fiscal year, subject to certain adjustments described herein.  For these  purposes, items such as organization and offering expenses, property expenses, interest payments, taxes, non-cash charges, any incentive fees payable to the Business Manager and acquisition fees and expenses are excluded from the definition of total operating expenses.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, average invested assets were $8,247,976 and $3,999,955 and operating expenses, as defined, were $44,588 and $20,930 or .72%, and .70%, respectively, of average invested assets.  The Company incurred fees of $18,500 and $9,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, of which $6,000 and $0 remained unpaid as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.  The Business Manager has agreed to waive all fees allowed but not taken, except for the $18,500, $9,000 and $2,400 paid for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.  (f) The Company pays the Business Manager a fee for services performed in connection with acquiring a controlling interest in a REIT or other real estate operating company.  Acquisition fees, however, are not paid for acquisitions solely of a fee interest in property.  The amount of the acquisition fee is equal to 2.5% of the aggregate purchase price paid to acquire the controlling interest and is capitalized as part of the purchase price of the company.  The Company incurred fees of $22,326 and $20,120 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, of which $493 remained unpaid as of September 30, 2008.  (g) The property manager, an entity owned principally by individuals who are related parties of the Business Manager, is entitled to receive property management fees up to 4.5% of gross operating income (as defined), for management  -23-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   and leasing services.  Of the $15,277 paid for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, $600 was capitalized for the leasing department and is included in deferred costs, net on the consolidated balance sheet.  In addition, the property manager is entitled to receive an oversight fee of 1% of gross operating income (as defined) in operating companies purchased by the Company.  (h) The Company pays a related party of the Business Manager to purchase and monitor its investment in marketable securities.  The Company incurred expenses totaling $1,847 and $1,588 during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, of which $347 and $413 remained unpaid as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.  Such costs are included in general and administrative expenses to related parties on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.  (i) The Company established a discount stock purchase policy for related parties and related parties of the Business Manager that enables the related parties to purchase shares of common stock at either $8.95 or $9.50 a share depending on when the shares are purchased.  The Company sold 136,739 and 2,014,147 shares to related parties and recognized an expense related to these discounts of $123 and $1,268 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  As of September 30, 2008, the Company deposited $25,000 in Inland Bank and Trust, a subsidiary of Inland Bancorp, Inc., an affiliate of The Inland Real Estate Group, Inc.  (4)  Notes Receivable  The Company's notes receivable balance was $476,579 and $281,221 as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, and consisted of installment notes from unrelated parties that mature on various dates through July 2012 and installment notes assumed in the Winston acquisition.  The notes are secured by mortgages on vacant land, shopping centers and hotel properties and guaranteed by the owners.  Interest only is due each month at rates ranging from 4.12% to 14.67% per annum.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company recorded interest income from notes receivable of $5,664 and $18,285 and $6,087 and $12,195, respectively, which is included in the interest and dividend income on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.  One of the Companys mortgage note receivable with an outstanding balance of $45,000 was placed in default in the third quarter of 2008 and is currently on non-accrual status.  No impairment was recognized because the fair value of the collateral is in excess of the outstanding note receivable balance. The Company did not recognize any interest income on this note receivable for the three months ended September 30, 2008.  (5)  Investment Securities  Investment in securities of $376,328 at September 30, 2008 consists of preferred and common stock investments in other REITs which are classified as available-for-sale securities and recorded at fair value.  Unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of comprehensive income until realized.  Of the investment securities held on September 30, 2008, the Company has accumulated other comprehensive gain of $19,516, which includes gross unrealized losses of $8,732.  All such unrealized losses on investments have been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and such investments have a related fair value of $69,432 as of September 30, 2008.  Realized gains and losses from the sale of available-for-sale securities are determined on a specific identification basis.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company realized gains (losses) of $(86) and $793 and $12,767 and $18,788, respectively, on the sale of shares. The Company's policy for assessing recoverability of its available-for-sale securities is to record a charge against net earnings when the Company determines that a decline in  -24-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   the fair value of a security drops below the cost basis and believes that decline to be other-than-temporary.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company recorded a write-down of $26,422 and $76,492 compared to $5,316 and $6,184 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 for other-than-temporary declines on certain available-for-sale securities, which is included as a component of realized gain (loss) and impairment on securities, net on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.  The Companys securities and the overall REIT market experienced significant declines in the third quarter of 2008, which increased the duration and magnitude of the Companys unrealized losses.  The overall challenges in the economic environment, including near term prospects for certain of the Companys securities makes a recovery period difficult to project.  Although the Company has the ability to hold these securities until potential recovery, the Company believes certain of the losses for these securities are other than temporary.  Dividend income is recognized when earned. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, dividend income of $6,132 and $21,757 and $6,228 and $14,259, respectively, was recognized and is included in interest and dividend income on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.  The Company has purchased a portion of its investment securities through a margin account. As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company has recorded a payable of $128,723 and $73,459, respectively, for securities purchased on margin. This debt bears a variable interest rate of the London InterBank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 25 and 50 basis points. At September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, this rate was 2.804% to 3.054% and 5.54%. Interest expense in the amount of $1,105 and $3,284 and $1,939 and $4,027 was recognized in interest expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  (6)  Stock Option Plan  The Company has adopted an Independent Director Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") which, subject to certain conditions, provides for the grant to each independent director of an option to acquire 3,000 shares following his or her becoming a director and for the grant of additional options to acquire 500 shares on the date of each annual stockholders' meeting. The options for the initial 3,000 shares are exercisable as follows: 1,000 shares on the date of grant and 1,000 shares on each of the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant. The subsequent options will be exercisable on the second anniversary of the date of grant. The initial options will be exercisable at $8.95 per share. The subsequent options will be exercisable at the fair market value of a share on the last business day preceding the annual meeting of stockholders as determined under the Plan. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company issued 3,000 and 2,500 options to its independent directors.  As of September 30, 2008 and 2007, there were a total of 26,000 and 20,000 options issued, of which none had been exercised or expired. The per share weighted average fair value of options granted was $0.47 on the date of the grant using the Black Scholes option-pricing model.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company recorded $2 and $2 of expense related to stock options.  (7) Leases  Master Lease Agreements  In conjunction with certain acquisitions, the Company received payments under master lease agreements pertaining to certain non-revenue producing spaces at the time of purchase, for periods ranging from three months to three years after the date of purchase or until the spaces are leased.  As these payments are received, they are recorded as a reduction in the purchase price of the respective property rather than as rental income.  The amount of such payments received for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 was $121 and $390 and $124 and $341, respectively.  Operating Leases  Minimum lease payments to be received under operating leases, excluding multi-family and lodging properties and rental income under master lease agreements and assuming no expiring leases are renewed, are as follows:  -25-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008    Minimum LeasePayments2008$363,929*2009363,8432010349,2232011331,1212012304,518Thereafter1,789,742Total$3,502,376  * For the twelve month period from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.  The remaining lease terms range from one year to 37 years.  The majority of the revenue from the Company's properties consists of rents received under long-term operating leases.  Some leases provide for the payment of fixed base rent paid monthly in advance, and for the reimbursement by tenants to the Company for the tenant's pro rata share of certain operating expenses including real estate taxes, special assessments, insurance, utilities, common area maintenance, management fees, and certain building repairs paid by the landlord and recoverable under the terms of the lease.  Under these leases, the landlord pays all expenses and is reimbursed by the tenant for the tenant's pro rata share of recoverable expenses paid.  Certain other tenants are subject to net leases which provide that the tenant is responsible for fixed based rent as well as all costs and expenses associated with occupancy.  Under net leases where all expenses are paid directly by the tenant rather than the landlord, such expenses are not included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.  Under leases where all expenses are paid by the landlord, subject to reimbursement by the tenant, the expenses are included within property operating expenses and reimbursements are included in tenant recovery income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.  Ground Leases  The Company leases land under noncancelable operating leases at certain of the properties which expire in various years from 2020 to 2084.  Ground lease rent is recorded on a straight-line basis over the term of each lease.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, ground lease rent was $415 and $1,236 and $252 and $516, respectively.  Minimum future rental payments to be paid under the ground leases are as follows:  Minimum LeasePayments2008 (three months)$30820091,23820101,24620111,25020121,264Thereafter55,509Total$60,815   (8) Mortgages, Notes and Margins Payable  During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the following debt transactions occurred:    -26-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008    Balance at December 31, 2007$3,028,647Mortgage and note payable additions885,137Financings assumed through acquisitions452,092Margin payable additions55,263Payoff of mortgage debt(15,400)Scheduled principal amortization payments(2,026)Mortgage premium and discounts, net(4,203)Balance at September 30, 20084,399,510  Mortgage loans outstanding as of September 30, 2008 were $4,279,283 and had a weighted average interest rate of 5.41%.  As of September 30, 2008, scheduled maturities for the Company's outstanding mortgage indebtedness had various due dates through April 2037.  As of September 30, 2008Weighted average interest rate2008$283,9235.26%2009369,3794.87%2010511,5874.59%2011256,5784.98%2012119,6265.38%Thereafter$2,738,1905.69%  Some of the mortgage loans require compliance with certain covenants, such as debt service ratios, investment restrictions and distribution limitations.  As of September 30, 2008, the Company was in compliance with such covenants.  The Company has purchased a portion of its securities through margin accounts.  As of September 30, 2008, the Company has recorded a payable of $128,723 for securities purchased on margin.  This debt bears a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 25 and 50 basis points.  At September 30, 2008, this rate was equal to 2.804% to 3.054%.  (9) Derivatives  As of September 30, 2008, in connection with six mortgages payable that have variable interest rates, the Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements, with a notional value of $624,105, that converted the variable-rate debt to fixed.  The interest rate swaps were considered effective as of September 30, 2008.  The fair value of our swaps increased $3,182 during the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  The following table summarizes  interest rate swap contracts outstanding as of September 30, 2008:  Swap EndPayReceive FloatingNotionalFair Value as ofDate EnteredEffective DateDate (1)Fixed RateRate IndexAmountSeptember 30, 2008 (2)November 16, 2007November 20, 2007April 1, 20114.45%1 month LIBOR$    24,425(634)December 14, 2007December 18, 2007December 10, 20084.32%1 month LIBOR281,168(302)February 6, 2008February 6, 2008January 29, 20104.39%1 month LIBOR200,0001,182March 28, 2008March 28, 2008March 27, 20133.32%1 month LIBOR33,062694March 28, 2008March 28, 2008March 31, 20112.81%1 month LIBOR50,000699March 28, 2008March 28, 2008March 27, 20102.40%1 month LIBOR35,450399$  624,1052,038  (1)  Swap end date represents the outside date of the interest rate swap for the purpose of establishing its fair value.  (2)  The fair value was determined by a discounted cash flow model based on changes in interest rates.   -27-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   Two interest rate swaps entered into in December 2007 were not considered effective until January 8, 2008.  The Company recorded a gain and related reduction to the liability of $12 for the period of ineffectiveness during the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  Such gain is included in interest expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations and the liability is included in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.  (10) Income Taxes  The Company is qualified and has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for federal income tax purposes commencing with the tax year ending December 31, 2005.  Since the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that is distributed to stockholders.  A REIT is subject to a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that it currently distributes at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to stockholders (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and by excluding any net capital gain).  If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, the Company will be subject to federal income tax on its taxable income at regular corporate tax rates.  Even if the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income, property or net worth and federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed income.  In 2007, the Company formed the following wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiaries in connection with the acquisition of the lodging portfolios and student housing: Barclay Holdings, Inc., Inland American Holding TRS, Inc., and Inland American Communities Third Party, Inc. Taxable income from non-REIT activities managed through these taxable REIT subsidiaries is subject to federal, state, and local income taxes.  As such, the Company taxable REIT subsidiaries are required to pay income taxes at applicable rates.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, income tax expense of $4,550 is comprised of $3,550 federal, state and local tax on wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiaries and $1,000 of Texas margin tax from all operations.  (11)  Segment Reporting  The Company has five business segments: Office, Retail, Industrial, Lodging and Multi-family.  The Company evaluates segment performance primarily based on net property operations.  Net property operations of the segments do not include interest expense, depreciation and amortization, general and administrative expenses, minority interest expense or interest and other investment income from corporate investments.  The non-segmented assets include the Companys cash and cash equivalents, investment in marketable securities, construction in progress, investment in unconsolidated entities and notes receivable.  Concentration of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is limited due to the large number of tenants comprising the Company's rental revenue.  AT&T, Inc., accounted for 11% and 17% and SunTrust Banks, Inc. accounted for 12% and 0% of consolidated rental revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  This concentration of revenues for these tenants increases the Company's risk associated with nonpayment by these tenants.  In an effort to reduce risk, the Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its larger tenants.  -28-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   The following table summarizes net property operations income by segment for the three months ended September 30, 2008.  TotalOfficeRetailIndustrialLodgingMulti-FamilyProperty rentals$100,164$26,161$49,890$17,084$-$7,029Straight-line rents4,8301,6601,8441,326--Amortization of acquired above   and below market leases, net174(132)406(100)--Total rentals$105,168$27,689$52,140$18,310$-$7,029Tenant recoveries18,3356,35511,338642--Other income4,3681,9641,441132-831Lodging operating income135,366---135,366-Total revenues$263,237$36,008$64,919$19,084$135,366$7,860Operating expenses$121,647$10,882$17,413$1,723$87,458$4,171Net property operations$141,590$25,126$47,506$17,361$47,908$3,689Depreciation and amortization$(79,246)Business manager management   fee$(6,000)General and administrative$(8,356)Interest and other investment   income$18,242Interest expense$(56,245)Income tax expenses$149Other income (loss)$(321)Realized gain (loss) and   impairment on securities, net$(26,508)Equity in earnings of   unconsolidated entities$3,373Impairment of investment in   unconsolidated entities(1,284)Gain on extinguishment of   debt2,310Minority interest$(2,276)Net income (loss) applicable   to common shares$(14,572)   -29-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008    The following table summarizes net property operations income by segment for the three months ended September 30, 2007.  TotalOfficeRetailIndustrialLodgingMulti-FamilyProperty rentals$73,493$24,750$33,799$10,865$-$4,079Straight-line rents3,1041,519818767--Amortization of acquired above   and below market leases, net97(161)353(95)--Total rentals$76,694$26,108$34,970$11,537$-$4,079Tenant recoveries15,4406,9017,756783--Other income2,5871,3307469-502Lodging operating income46,883---46,883-Total revenues$141,604$34,339$43,472$12,329$46,883$4,581Operating expenses$56,652$10,122$13,235$1,377$29,687$2,231Total operating expenses56,65210,12213,2351,37729,6872,231Net property operations$84,952$24,217$30,237$10,952$17,196$2,350Depreciation and amortization$(50,857)Business manager management   fee$(4,500)General and administrative$(6,124)Interest and other investment   income$26,949Interest expense$(34,264)Income tax expense$(1,685)Other income$(205)Realized gain (loss) on   investment securities, net$7,451Equity in earnings of   unconsolidated entities$2,647Impairment on investment in   unconsolidated entities$(5,109)Minority interest$(2,284)Net income applicable to   common shares$16,971  -30-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   The following table summarizes net property operations income by segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  TotalOfficeRetailIndustrialLodgingMulti-FamilyProperty rentals$290,398$78,084$144,975$49,349$-$17,990Straight-line rents13,3264,1515,3873,788--Amortization of acquired above   and below market leases, net865(560)1,713(288)--Total rentals$304,589$81,675$152,075$52,849$-$17,990Tenant recoveries53,63419,26732,0822,285--Other income11,6425,8533,455463-1,871Lodging operating income400,588---400,588-Total revenues$770,453$106,795$187,612$55,597$400,588$19,861Operating expenses$346,480$32,099$49,464$5,190$249,163$10,564Net property operations$423,973$74,696$138,148$50,407$151,425$9,297Depreciation and amortization$(232,029)Business manager management   fee$(18,500)General and administrative$(22,108)Interest and other investment   income$54,101Interest expense$(161,205)Income tax expense$(4,550)Other income (loss)$(40)Realized (gain) loss and   impairment on securities, net$(75,699)Equity in earnings of   unconsolidated entities$7,608Impairment of investment in   unconsolidated entities(4,625)Gain on extinguishment of debt2,310Minority interest$(6,967)Net income (loss) applicable   to common shares$(37,731)Balance Sheet Data:Real estate assets, net$7,585,050$1,223,251$2,770,602$834,564$2,398,893$357,740Capital expenditures76,1317,6372,9945965,41229Non-segmented assets3,502,730Total assets$11,163,911  -31-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   The following table summarizes net property operations income by segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.  TotalOfficeRetailIndustrialLodgingMulti-FamilyProperty rentals$183,150$68,699$78,069$28,220$-$8,162Straight-line rents8,6364,0902,2972,249--Amortization of acquired above   and below market leases, net25(553)815(237)--Total rentals$191,811$72,236$81,181$30,232$-$8,162Tenant recoveries41,14418,08821,3601,696--Other income11,5274,4661,4874,776-798Lodging operating income46,883---46,883-Total revenues$291,365$94,790$104,028$36,704$46,883$8,960Operating expenses$96,292$27,557$31,343$3,495$29,687$4,210Total operating expenses96,29227,55731,3433,49529,6874,210Net property operations$195,073$67,233$72,685$33,209$17,196$4,750Depreciation and amortization$(113,771)Business manager management   fee$(9,000)General and administrative$(13,712)Interest and other investment   income$64,922Interest expense$(73,165)Income tax expense$(2,303)Other income$254Realized gain (loss) on   investment securities, net$12,604Equity in earnings of   unconsolidated entities$3,398Impairment on investment in   unconsolidated entities$(5,109)Minority interest$(7,078)Net income applicable to   common shares$52,113Balance Sheet Data:Real estate assets, net$4,940,623$1,240,853$1,999,060$754,330$734,528$211,852Capital expenditures9,5401,6251,561-6,31737Non-segmented assets1,972,644Total assets$6,922,807    -32-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   (12)  Earnings (loss) per Share  Basic earnings (loss) per share ("EPS") are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period (the "common shares").  Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the common shares plus potential common shares issuable upon exercising options or other contracts. As a result of the net loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, the diluted weighted average shares outstanding do not give effect to potential common shares as to do so would be anti-dilutive because of a net loss or immaterial because of the immaterial number of potential common shares.  (13)  Commitments and Contingencies  The Company has closed on several properties which have earnout components, meaning the Company did not pay for portions of these properties that were not rent producing.  The Company is obligated, under certain agreements, to pay for those portions when the tenant moves into its space and begins to pay rent.  The earnout payments are based on a predetermined formula. Each earnout agreement has a limited obligation period to pay any additional monies.  If at the end of the time period allowed certain space has not been leased and occupied, the Company will own that space without any further obligation. Based on pro forma leasing rates, the Company may pay as much as $29,051 in the future as vacant space covered by earnout agreements is occupied and becomes rent producing.  The Company has entered into interest rate and treasury rate lock agreements with lenders to secure interest rates on mortgage debt on properties the Company owns or will purchase in the future.  The deposits are applied as credits to the mortgage funding as they occur.  As of September 30, 2008, the Company has approximately $6,843 of rate lock deposits outstanding.  The agreements locked interest rates between 4.67% and 6.25% on approximately $136,296 in principal.  As of September 30, 2008, the Company had outstanding commitments to fund approximately $350,000 into joint ventures.  The Company intends on funding these commitments with cash on hand of $1,382,463 and anticipated capital raised through its second offering.  Additionally, as of September 30, 2008, the Company has commitments totaling $275,657 for various development projects.  Contemporaneous with the Companys merger with Winston Hotels, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiary, Inland American Winston Hotels, Inc., referred to herein as Inland American Winston, WINN Limited Partnership, or WINN, and Crockett Capital Corporation, or Crockett, memorialized in a development memorandum their intentions to subsequently negotiate and enter into a series of contracts to develop certain hotel properties, including without limitation a Westin Hotel in Durham, North Carolina, a Hampton Inn & Suites/Aloft Hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina, an Aloft Hotel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and an Aloft Hotel in Cary, North Carolina (collectively referred to herein as the development hotels).  On March 6, 2008, Crockett filed an amended complaint in the General Court of Justice of the State of North Carolina against Inland American Winston and WINN.  The complaint alleges that the development memorandum reflecting the parties intentions regarding the development hotels was instead an agreement that legally bound the parties.  The complaint further claims that Inland American Winston and WINN breached the terms of the alleged agreement by failing to take certain actions to develop the Cary, North Carolina hotel and by refusing to convey their rights in the three other development hotels to Crockett.  The complaint seeks, among other things, monetary damages in an amount not less than $4,800 with respect to the Cary, North Carolina property.  With respect to the remaining three development hotels, the complaint seeks specific performance in the form of an order directing Inland American Winston and WINN to transfer their rights in the hotels to Crockett or, alternatively, monetary damages in an amount not less than $20,100.   -33-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   Inland American Winston and WINN deny these claims and, on March 26, 2008, filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint.  Inland American Winston and WINN contend that the development memorandum was not a binding agreement but rather merely an agreement to negotiate and potentially enter into additional contracts relating to the development hotels, and therefore is unenforceable as a matter of law.  Inland American Winston and WINN have requested that the General Court of Justice of the State of North Carolina dismiss the amended complaint in its entirety, with prejudice.   The outcome of this action cannot be predicted with any certainty and management is currently unable to estimate an amount or range of potential loss that could result if an unfavorable outcome occurs. While management does not believe that an adverse outcome in this action would have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial condition, there can be no assurance that an adverse outcome would not have a material effect on the Companys results of operations for any particular period.  In a separate matter, on February 20, 2008, Crockett has filed a demand for arbitration with the American Arbitration Association against Inland American Winston and WINN with respect to three construction management services agreements entered into by the parties in August 2007. On August 27, 2008, Inland American Winston and WINN entered into a settlement agreement with Crockett, pursuant to which Inland American Winston and WINN paid approximately $53 to Crockett and Crockett withdrew its arbitration demand.  (14) Fair Value Disclosures  The Companys valuation of marketable equity securities utilize unadjusted quoted prices determined by active markets for the specific securities the Company has invested in, and therefore fall into Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.  The Companys valuation of its interest rate derivative instruments fall into Level 2, and are determined using widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative.  This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and used observable market-based inputs, including forward curves.  The Companys valuation of its put/call agreement in MB REIT is determined using present value estimates of the put liability based on probable dividend yields.  For assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, quantitative disclosure of the fair value for each major category of assets and liabilities is presented below:  Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2008Using Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical AssetsUsing Significant Other Observable InputsUsing Significant Other Unobservable InputsDescription(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)Available-for-sale securities$376,328--Derivative interest rate instruments-$2,038-Total assets$376,328$2,038-Put/call agreement in MB REIT--$2,350Total liabilities--$2,350     -34-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   (15)  New Accounting Pronouncements  In May 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  SFAS 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity U.S. GAAP (the GAAP hierarchy).  Under SFAS 162, the FASB is responsible for identifying the sources of accounting principles and providing entities with a framework for selecting the principles used in the preparation of financial statements that are presented in conformity with U.S. GAAP.  The FASB believes that the GAAP hierarchy should be directed to entities because it is the entity (not its auditor) that is responsible for selecting accounting principles for financial statements that are presented in conformity with U.S. GAAP.  Accordingly, the FASB concluded that the GAAP hierarchy should reside in the accounting literature established by the FASB and is issuing this Statement to achieve that result.  The FASB does not expect that this Statement will result in a change in current practice.  However, transition provisions have been provided in the unusual circumstances that the application of the provisions of this Statement results in a change in practice.  This Statement shall be effective 60 days following the SECs approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight FASB (PCAOB) amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement No. 161 Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities  an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133.  This Statement amends SFAS No. 133 to provide additional information about how derivative and hedging activities affect the Companys financial position, financial performance, and cash flows and requires enhanced disclosures about the Companys derivatives and hedging activities.  SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008.  The Company is currently evaluating the application of this Statement and anticipates it will not have an effect on its results of operations or financial position as the Statement only provides for new disclosure requirements.  In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 160 "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements  an amendment of ARB No. 51. This Statement amends Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB) No. 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest (previously referred to as a minority interest) in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. The Statement also amends certain of ARB 51s consolidation procedures for consistency with the requirements of FASB Statement No. 141 (Revised) Business Combinations. SFAS No. 160 requires noncontrolling interests to be treated as a separate component of equity, not as a liability or other item outside of permanent equity. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008.  The Company is currently evaluating the application of this Statement and its effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations.  Also in December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 141 (Revised) "Business Combinations. This Statement establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer in a business combination recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, and any goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase. SFAS No. 141(R) requires most identifiable assets, liabilities, noncontrolling interests, and goodwill acquired in a business combination to be recorded at full fair value. SFAS No. 141(R) must be applied prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Early application is prohibited. The Company is currently evaluating the application of this Statement and its effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations.  In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.  SFAS No. 159 allows entities to voluntarily choose, at specified election dates, to measure many financial assets and financial liabilities (as well as certain non-financial instruments that are similar to financial instruments) at fair value.  The election is made on an instrument-by-instrument basis and is irrevocable.  If the fair value option is elected for an instrument, SFAS No. 159 specifies that all subsequent changes in fair value for that instrument shall be reported in  -35-  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.(A Maryland Corporation)Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2008   earnings.  SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  The Company has elected not to adopt the fair value option for any such financial assets and financial liabilities.  In September 2006, FASB issued Statement No. 157 Fair Value Measurements.  This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  This Statement applies to accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, except for share-based payments transactions under FASB Statement No. 123 (Revised) Share-Based Payment.  This Statement was effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, except for non-financial assets and liabilities, for which this Statement will be effective for years beginning after November 15, 2008.  The Company is evaluating the effect of implementing the Statement relating to such non-financial assets and liabilities, although the Statement does not require any new fair value measurements or remeasurements of previously reported fair values.  (16)  Subsequent Events  The Company paid distributions to its stockholders of $.05167 per share totaling $38,080 in October 2008.  The mortgage debt financings obtained subsequent to September 30, 2008, are detailed in the list below.  PropertyDate of FinancingApproximate Amount of Loan ($)Interest Per AnnumMaturity Date95th & Cicero10/14/088,9496.03%11/01/13Waterford Place Villas10/22/0816,1175.71%11/01/13Legacy Apartments Portfolio11/07/0890,0985.54% - 6.55%Various  The Company has acquired the following properties during the period from October 1 to November 12, 2008.  The respective acquisitions are summarized below.  DateApproximatePropertyAcquiredPurchase PriceDescriptionHyatt Regency  Orange County10/01/08112,000654RoomsHaskell Correctional Facility10/15/0821,069548BedsWaterford Place Villas10/22/0829,304264UnitsSiegen Plaza11/06/0830,250135,183Square FeetLegacy Apartments Portfolio11/07/08132,1091,325Units  On November 12, 2008, the Company paid off the $60,000 mortgage debt financings on The Woodlands hotel at a discount of $5,700, for $54,700.  On October 30, 2008, the Company funded an additional $43,500 to Concord Debt Holdings, LLC.  On October 7, 2008, the Company acquired a pool of commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) with a face value of approximately $20,000 for $14,000 or a 29% discount from face value. The securities in this pool of CMBS consist of class A-J bonds, which accrue interest at a coupon rate of 8.56% per annum, have a weighted average life of nine years and are currently generating a net yield of 11.4% after fees.  This pool was underwritten by Morgan Stanley and is rated AAA by Standard & Poors and Fitch.   -36-    Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations  We electronically file our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").  The public may read and copy any of the reports that are filed with the SEC at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549-3628.  The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference room by calling the SEC at (800)-SEC-0330.  The SEC maintains an Internet site at (www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically.  Certain statements in this "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical, including statements regarding management's intentions, beliefs, expectations, representations, plans or predictions of the future and are typically identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "may," "will," "should" and "could."  The Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  These forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to be materially different from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements are qualified by the factors which could affect our performance, as set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2008, under the heading "Risk Factors."  The following discussion and analysis relates to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 and as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007.  You should read the following discussion and analysis along with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes included in this report. (Dollar amounts stated in thousands, except for per share amounts, revenue per available room and average daily rate).  Overview  We seek to invest in real estate assets that we believe will produce attractive current yields and long-term risk-adjusted returns to our stockholders and to generate sustainable and predictable cash flow from our operations to fund distributions to our stockholders.  To achieve these objectives, we selectively acquire and actively manage investments in commercial real estate.  Our property managers for our non-lodging properties actively seek to lease and re-lease space at favorable rates, control expenses, and maintain strong tenant relationships.  We oversee the management of our lodging facilities through active engagement with our third party managers and franchisors to increase occupancy and daily rates as well as control expenses.  The credit market disruptions and lack of liquidity continue to impact the overall economy and real estate sector.  The overall economic environment is showing many signs of a significant slow-down, including lower consumer spending, increasing unemployment with many business sectors experiencing slowing to negative growth.  These factors will continue to impact the real estate market, including increased tenant bankruptcies and lower occupancies and rental rates across all segments.  Our segments will experience challenges from this slowdown all of which could have material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and ability to pay distributions.  On a consolidated basis, essentially all of our revenues and operating cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 were generated by collecting rental payments from our tenants, room revenues from lodging properties, interest income on cash investments, and dividend income earned from investments in marketable securities.  Our largest cash expense relates to the operation of our properties as well as the interest expense on our mortgages and notes payable.  Our property operating expenses include, but are not limited to, real estate taxes, regular maintenance, utilities, insurance, landscaping, snow removal and periodic renovations to meet tenant needs.  Our lodging operating expenses include, but are not limited to, rooms, food and beverage, utility, administrative and marketing, payroll, franchise and management fees and repairs and maintenance expenses.  In evaluating our financial condition and operating performance, management focuses on the following financial and non-financial indicators, discussed in further detail herein:  · Funds from Operations ("FFO"), a supplemental measure to net income determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").  -37-    · Economic occupancy (or "occupancy" - defined as actual rental revenues recognized for the period indicated as a percentage of gross potential rental revenues for that period), lease percentage (the percentage of available net rentable area leased for our commercial segments and percentage of apartment units leased for our multi-family segment) and rental rates. · Leasing activity - new leases, renewals and expirations. · Average daily room rate, revenue per available room, and average occupancy to measure our lodging properties.  Properties  General  We own interests in retail, office, industrial/distribution, multi-family properties, development properties and lodging properties.  As of September 30, 2008, we, directly or indirectly, including through joint ventures in which we have a controlling interest, owned fee simple and leasehold interests in 793 properties, excluding our lodging and development properties, located in 35 states and the District of Columbia.  In addition, we, through our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Inland American Winston Hotels, Inc., Inland American Orchard Hotels, Inc., Inland American Urban Hotels, Inc., and Inland American Lodging Corporation, owned 98 lodging properties in 23 states and the District of Columbia.  The following table sets forth information regarding the 10 individual tenants comprising the greatest 2008 annualized base rent based on the properties owned as of September 30, 2008, excluding our lodging and development properties. (Dollar amounts stated in thousands, except for revenue per available room and average daily rate).  Tenant NameTypeAnnualized Base Rental Income ($)% of Total Portfolio Annualized IncomeSquare Footage% of Total Portfolio Square FootageSunTrust BanksRetail/Office52,11112.59%2,241,3965.87%AT&T CentersOffice44,77010.81%3,610,4249.46%Citizens BanksRetail18,2374.41%907,0052.38%C&S WholesalersIndustrial/Distribution14,4293.49%3,031,2957.94%Atlas Cold StorageIndustrial/Distribution12,3702.99%1,896,8154.97%Stop & ShopRetail10,1642.46%601,6521.58%Lockheed Martin CorporationOffice8,6482.09%342,5160.90%Cornerstone Consolidated Services GroupIndustrial/Distribution5,6171.36%970,1682.54%Randall's Food and DrugRetail5,5571.34%635,5801.67%Pearson Education, IncIndustrial/Distribution3,6650.89%1,091,4352.86%  The following tables set forth certain summary information about the properties as of September 30, 2008 and the location and character of the properties that we own.  (Dollar amounts stated in thousands, except for revenue per available room and average daily rate).  Retail Segment  Retail PropertiesLocationGLA Occupied as of 09/30/08% Occupied as of 09/30/08Number of Occupied Tenants as of 09/30/08Mortgage Payable as of 09/30/08 ($)Bradley PortfolioMultiple States106,82093%411,126Citizens Bank PortfolioMultiple States993,926100%160200,000NewQuest PortfolioMultiple States2,023,92292%43037,060Six Pines PortfolioMultiple States1,372,43090%238158,500Stop & Shop PortfolioMultiple States599,830100%985,053SunTrust PortfolioMultiple States1,976,720100%420464,672Paradise Shops of LargoLargo, FL50,44192%57,325Triangle CenterLongview, WA245,00797%3523,600  -38-     Monadnock MarketplaceKeene, NH200,791100%1226,785Lakewood Shopping Center, Phase 1Margate, FL141,37795%2911,715Canfield PlazaCanfield, OH85,41185%97,575Shakopee Shopping CenterShakopee, MN35,97235%18,800Lincoln MallLincoln, RI380,50787%3633,835Brooks CornerSan Antonio, TX165,38896%2014,276Fabyan RandallBatavia, IL81,08589%1013,405The Market at HilliardHilliard, OH115,223100%1411,220Buckhorn PlazaBloomsburg, PA79,359100%159,025Lincoln VillageChicago, IL163,168100%2922,035Parkway Center North (Stringtown)Grove City, OH128,84197%1113,892Plaza at Eagles LandingStockbridge, GA29,26588%95,310State Street MarketRockford, IL193,657100%610,450New Forest Crossing IIHouston, TX26,700100%83,438Sherman PlazaEvanston, IL147,05798%2030,275Market at Morse/HamiltonGahanna, OH44,742100%127,893Parkway Centre North Outlot Building BGrove City, OH10,245100%62,198Crossroads at Chesapeake SquareChesapeake, VA121,629100%2111,210Chesapeake CommonsChesapeake, VA79,476100%38,950Gravois Dillon Plaza Phase I and IIHighridge, MO145,11098%2312,630Pavilions at Hartman HeritageIndependence, MO179,05780%2223,450Shallotte CommonsShallotte, NC85,897100%116,078Legacy CrossingMarion, OH124,23692%1510,890Lakewood Shopping Center, Phase IIMargate, FL87,602100%6-Northwest MarketplaceHouston, TX179,08097%2719,965Spring Town Center IIISpring, TX22,46074%5-Lord Salisbury CenterSalisbury, MD113,821100%1112,600Riverstone Shopping CenterMissouri City, TX264,90997%1521,000Middleburg CrossingMiddleburg, FL59,17092%106,432Washington Park PlazaHomewood, IL229,03396%2630,600823 Rand RoadLake Zurich, IL-0%-5,767McKinney TC OutlotsMcKinney, TX18,846100%5-Forest PlazaFond du Lac, WI119,85998%72,210Lakeport CommonsSioux City, IA257,87391%27-Penn ParkOklahoma City, OK241,349100%1931,000Streets of CranberryCranberry Township, PA88,20382%2324,425Alcoa ExchangeBryant, AR88,64098%2412,81095th & CiceroOak Lawn, IL74,40596%4-Poplin PlaceMonroe, NC227,721100%3025,390Total Retail Properties12,206,26094% (1)1,8821,484,870  (1) weighted average physical occupancy  The square footage for New Quest Portfolio, Six Pines Portfolio, Northwest Marketplace, Brooks Corner, Crossroads at Chesapeake Square, Lakewood Shopping Center, Lincoln Mall, Lincoln Village, Market at Morse, Gravois Dillon Plaza, Buckhorn Plaza, Forest Plaza, McKinney Town Center, Penn Park, Washington Park Plaza, Alcoa Exchange and Poplin Place includes an aggregate of 777,087 square feet leased to tenants under ground lease agreements.       -39-    Office Segment  Office PropertiesLocationGLA Occupied as of 09/30/08% Occupied as of 09/30/08Number of Occupied Tenants as of 09/30/08Mortgage Payable as of 09/30/08 ($)Bradley PortfolioMultiple States413,18476%554,415NewQuest PortfolioTexas20,65970%3-SunTrust PortfolioMultiple States293,981100%1332,434Lakeview Technology CenterSuffolk, VA110,007100%214,470Bridgeside PointPittsburg, PA153,110100%117,325SBC CenterHoffman Estates, IL1,690,214100%1200,472Dulles Executive Plaza I and IIHerndon, VA379,596100%568,750IDSMinneapolis, MN1,338,25090%286161,000Washington MutualArlington, TX239,905100%120,115AT&T St. LouisSt. Louis, MO1,461,274100%1112,695AT&T ClevelandCleveland, OH458,936100%129,242Worldgate PlazaHerndon, VA322,326100%859,950Total Office Properties6,881,44296% (1)327770,868  (1) weighted average physical occupancy  Industrial Segment  Industrial/Distribution PropertiesLocationGLA Occupied as of 09/30/08% Occupied as of 09/30/08Number of Occupied Tenants as of 09/30/08Mortgage Payable as of 09/30/08 ($)Atlas Cold Storage PortfolioMultiple States1,896,815100%1194,486Bradley Portfolio (2)Multiple States5,076,43986%19205,646C & S PortfolioMassachusetts and Alabama3,031,295100%582,500Persis PortfolioMultiple States583,900100%216,800Prologis PortfolioMemphis and Chattanooga, TN2,051,49189%3432,450McKesson Distribution CenterConroe, TX162,613100%15,760Thermo Process FacilitySugarland, TX150,000100%18,201Schneider ElectricLoves Park, IL545,000100%111,000Total Industrial/Distribution Properties13,497,55392% (1)74456,843  (1) weighted average physical occupancy (2) the Bradley Portfolio has 100% economic occupancy  Multi-family Segment  Multi-Family PropertiesLocationGLA Occupied as of 09/30/08% Occupied as of 09/30/08Number of Occupied Tenants as of 09/30/08Mortgage Payable  as of 09/30/08 ($)Fields Apartment HomesBloomington, IN309,72296%27618,700Southgate ApartmentsLouisville, KY195,02984%21810,725The Landings at Clear LakesWebster, TX323,42395%34918,590The Villages at Kitty HawkUniversal City, TX199,66181%25111,550Waterford Place at Shadow CreekPearland, TX305,77793%27516,500Encino Canyon ApartmentsSan Antonio, TX220,09487%19912,000Seven PalmsWebster, TX331,16599%35618,750  -40-     University House BirminghamBirmingham, AL184,32197%483-The RadianPhiladelphia, PA212,585100%49837,940University House 13th StreetGainesville, FL150,15276%43920,299University House Lake RoadHuntsville, TX171,16571%46514,061University House AcadianaLafayette, LA130,77294%3618,519Total Multi-Family Properties2,733,86691% (1)4,170187,634  (1) weighted average physical occupancy  Lodging Segment  Lodging PropertiesLocationFranchisor (1)Number of RoomsRevenue Per Available Room for the Period Ended 09/30/08 ($)Average Daily Rate for the Period Ended 09/30/08 ($)Occupancy for the Period Ended 09/30/08Mortgage Payable As of  9/30/08 ($)Inland American Winston Hotels, Inc.Comfort Inn RiverviewCharleston, SCChoice129589163%-Comfort Inn UniversityDurham, NCChoice136437457%-Comfort Inn Cross CreekFayetteville, NCChoice123698482%-Comfort Inn OrlandoOrlando, FLChoice214396263%-Courtyard by MarriottAnn Arbor, MIMarriott1608811874%12,225Courtyard by Marriott   BrookhollowHouston, TXMarriott1977413157%-Courtyard by Marriott   NorthwestHouston, TXMarriott1268612867%7,263Courtyard by Marriott   Roanoke AirportRoanoke, VAMarriott1359813374%14,651Courtyard by Marriott   Chicago- St. CharlesSt. Charles, ILMarriott1217211364%-Courtyard by MarriottWilmington, NCMarriott1288110974%-Courtyard By Marriott   Richmond AirportSandston (Richmond), VAMarriott1429111380%11,800Fairfield InnAnn Arbor, MIMarriott110629665%-Hampton Inn Suites Duluth-GwinnettDuluth, GAHilton1366510264%9,585Hampton Inn Baltimore-InnerHarborBaltimore, MDHilton11611816970%13,700Hampton Inn Raleigh-CaryCary, NCHilton129689671%7,024Hampton Inn University PlaceCharlotte, NCHilton1266810664%8,164Comfort Inn Medical ParkDurham, NCChoice136437657%-Hampton InnJacksonville, NCHilton122889989%-Hampton Inn Atlanta-  Perimeter CenterAtlanta, GAHilton1317111362%8,450Hampton Inn Crabtree ValleyRaleigh, NCHilton1416210559%-Hampton Inn White Plains-TarrytownElmsford, NYHilton1568715456%15,643Hilton Garden Inn Albany   AirportAlbany, NYHilton1559212972%12,050Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta   WinwardAlpharetta, GAHilton1647112855%10,503Hilton Garden InnEvanston, ILHilton17811415176%19,928Hilton Garden Inn RDU   AirportMorrisville, NCHilton1559713274%-Hilton Garden Inn ChelseaNew York, NYHilton16919123980%30,250Hilton Garden Inn Hartford   North Bradley InternationalWindsor, CTHilton1578112764%10,384  -41-     Holiday Inn Express   Clearwater GatewayClearwater, FLIHG127559458%-Holiday Inn Harmon Meadow-SecaucusSecaucus, NJIHG16110414870%-Homewood SuitesCary, NCHilton1508912174%12,747Homewood SuitesDurham, NCHilton967910476%7,950Homewood Suites Houston-ClearlakeHouston, TXHilton929611981%7,222Homewood SuitesLake Mary, FLHilton1127210668%9,900Homewood Suites Metro   CenterPhoenix, AZHilton1266410959%6,330Homewood SuitesPrinceton, NJHilton1429212872%11,800Homewood Suites Crabtree   ValleyRaleigh, NCHilton1378611774%12,869Quality SuitesCharleston, SCChoice168629963%10,350Residence InnPhoenix, AZMarriott1685811849%7,500Residence Inn Roanoke AirportRoanoke, VAMarriott798712371%5,754Towneplace Suites NorthwestAustin, TXMarriott127629367%7,082Towneplace Suites Birmingham-HomewoodBirmingham, ALMarriott128528561%-Towneplace SuitesCollege Station,   TXMarriott94679173%-Towneplace Suites NorthwestHouston, TXMarriott1286011055%-Towneplace SuitesHouston, TX   (Clearlake)Marriott94739676%-Courtyard by Marriott Country   Club PlazaKansas City, MOMarriott12310014072%10,278Hilton Garden InnNorth Canton,   OHHilton1218812968%7,572Hilton Garden InnWilmington, NCHilton1198612668%-Inland American Orchard Hotels, Inc.Courtyard by Marriott   Williams CenterTucson, AZMarriott1537911270%16,030Courtyard by MarriottLebanon, NJMarriott1258012266%10,320Courtyard by Marriott QuorumAddison, TXMarriott1767412659%18,860Courtyard by MarriottHarlingen, TXMarriott1147210172%6,790Courtyard by Marriott WestchaseHouston, TXMarriott1539814170%16,680Courtyard by Marriott West   UniversityHouston, TXMarriott10010113674%10,980Courtyard by Marriott West   Lands EndFort Worth, TXMarriott928011868%7,550Courtyard by Marriott Dunn   Loring-FairfaxVienna, VAMarriott20610514374%30,810Courtyard by Marriott Seattle- Federal WayFederal Way,   WAMarriott16011013681%22,830Hilton Garden Inn Tampa   YborTampa, FLHilton9510813977%9,460Hilton Garden InnWestbury, NYHilton14013616483%21,680Homewood Suites Colorado   Springs NorthColorado Springs, COHilton127639466%7,830  -42-     Homewood SuitesBaton Rouge,   LAHilton1159913275%12,930Homewood SuitesAlbuquerque, NMHilton151759876%10,160Homewood Suites Cleveland-SolonSolon, OHHilton868311175%5,490Residence Inn Williams CentreTucson, AZMarriott1209911983%12,770Residence Inn Cypress- Los   AlamitosCypress, CAMarriott15510313079%20,650Residence Inn South   Brunswick-CranburyCranbury, NJMarriott1088712172%10,000Residence Inn Somerset-  FranklinFranklin, NJMarriott1089611385%9,890Residence InnHauppauge, NYMarriott10011813786%10,810Residence Inn Nashville   AirportNashville, TNMarriott1688010080%12,120Residence Inn West UniversityHouston, TXMarriott12010712785%13,100Residence InnBrownsville, TXMarriott1028210677%6,900Residence Inn DFW Airport   NorthDallas-Fort   Worth, TXMarriott1009112274%9,560Residence Inn WestchaseHouston Westchase, TXMarriott1209812678%12,550Residence Inn Park CentralDallas, TXMarriott1397210272%8,970SpringHill SuitesDanbury, CTMarriott1068010973%9,130Inland American Urban Hotels, Inc. (2)Courtyard by MarriottAnnapolis-Ft Meade, MDMarriott1409413172%14,400Marriott Atlanta Century CenterAtlanta, GAMarriott2877412062%16,705Courtyard by MarriottBirmingham, ALMarriott12210914078%10,500Marriott Residence InnCambridge, MassachusettsMarriott22117219986%44,000Courtyard by MarriottElizabeth, NJMarriott2039811189%16,030Marriott Residence InnElizabeth, NJMarriott19810111786%18,710Courtyard by MarriottFt Worth, TXMarriott20310814972%15,410Marriott Residence InnPoughkeepsie, NYMarriott12810114073%13,350Embassy SuitesBeachwood/Cleveland, OHHilton2169412774%15,140MarriottChicago, ILMarriott11315918586%13,000DoubletreeWashington, DCHilton22014617782%26,398Residence InnBaltimore, MDMarriott18814617385%40,040Hilton Garden InnBurlington, MAHilton1798912273%15,529Hilton Garden InnWashington, DCHilton30019821493%61,000Hampton Inn SuitesDenver, COHilton14810814475%11,880Embassy SuitesHunt Valley, MDHilton2238512369%13,943Hilton SuitesPhoenix, AZHilton2269515661%22,661Hilton Garden InnColorado Springs, COHilton1546210062%8,765Homewood SuitesHouston, TXHilton16211614381%15,500Hilton Garden InnSan Antonio, TXHilton1178512469%10,420  -43-     Hyatt PlaceMedford/Boston, MassachusettsHyatt15710012878%13,404DoubletreeAtlanta, GAHilton1547610871%10,085Inland American Lodging CorporationHilton University of Florida Hotel & Convention CenterGainesville, FLHilton2489814766%27,775The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention CenterThe Woodlands, TXMarriott34114419574%60,000Total Lodging Properties:14,4719312872%1,168,469  (1) Our hotels generally are operated under franchise agreements with franchisors including Marriott International, Inc. ("Marriott"), Hilton Hotels Corporation ("Hilton"), Intercontinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) and Choice Hotels International (Choice) (2) The information presented reflects the period from February 8, 2008 to September 30, 2008.  Results of Operations  General  Consolidated Results of Operations  This section describes and compares our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.  We generate most of our net operating income from property operations.  In order to evaluate our overall portfolio, management analyzes the operating performance of all properties from period to period and properties we have owned and operated for the same period during each year.  A total of 368 and 93 of our investment properties satisfied the criteria of being owned for the entire three and nine month period ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and are referred to herein as "same store" properties.  These properties comprise approximately 26.6 and 14.5 million square feet and 5,993 and 0 rooms, respectively.  The "same store" properties represent approximately 74% and 40% of the square footage of our portfolio and 41% and 0% of total rooms at September 30, 2008.  This analysis allows management to monitor the operations of our existing properties for comparable periods to measure the performance of our current portfolio. Additionally, we are able to determine the effects of our new acquisitions on net income.  All dollar amounts are stated in thousands (except per share amounts, revenue per available room and average daily rate).  Comparison of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007  Net Income (loss) per share decreased from $.04 and $.15 per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 to $(.02) and $(.06) per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.  The primary reason for the decrease was $26,422 and $76,492 impairments on investment securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, which decreased net income per share by $(.04) and $(.12) per share, respectively.  A detailed discussion of our impairments is included under Realized Gain (Loss) on Securities.  Three months endedThree months endedSeptember 30, 2008September 30, 2007Net income (loss)$(14,572)$16,971Net income (loss) per share(.02).04    -44-     Nine months endedNine months endedSeptember 30, 2008September 30, 2007Net income (loss)$(37,731)$52,113Net income (loss) per share(.06).15  Rental Income, Tenant Recovery Income, Lodging Income and Other Property Income.  Rental income consists of basic monthly rent, straight-line rent adjustments, amortization of acquired above and below market leases, fee income, and percentage rental income recorded pursuant to tenant leases.  Tenant recovery income consists of reimbursements for real estate taxes, common area maintenance costs, management fees, and insurance costs.  Lodging income consists of room revenues, food and beverage revenues, telephone revenues and miscellaneous revenues.  Other property income consists of other miscellaneous property income.  Total property revenues were $263,237 and $770,453 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and $141,604 and $291,365 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively.  Except for our lodging properties, the majority of the revenue from the properties consists of rents received under long-term operating leases.  Some leases provide for the payment of fixed base rent paid monthly in advance, and for the reimbursement by tenants of the tenant's pro rata share of certain operating expenses including real estate taxes, special assessments, insurance, utilities, common area maintenance, management fees, and certain building repairs paid by the landlord and recoverable under the terms of the lease.  Under these leases, we pay all expenses and are reimbursed by the tenant for the tenant's pro rata share of recoverable expenses.  Certain other tenants are subject to net leases which provide that the tenant is responsible for fixed based rent as well as all costs and expenses associated with occupancy.  Under net leases, where all expenses are paid directly by the tenant, expenses are not included in the consolidated statements of operations.  Under leases where all expenses are paid by us, subject to reimbursement by the tenant, the expenses are included within property operating expenses, and reimbursements are included in tenant recovery income on the consolidated statements of operations.  Our lodging properties generate revenue through sales of rooms and associated food and beverage services.  We measure our financial performance by revenue generated per available room known as RevPAR, which is an operational measure commonly used in the hotel industry to evaluate hotel performance.  RevPAR represents the product of the average daily room rate charged and the average daily occupancy achieved but excludes other revenue generated by a hotel property, such as food and beverage, parking, telephone and other guest service revenues.  Three months ended
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September 30, 20072008 increase (decrease) from 2007Property rentals$100,162$73,493$26,669Straight-line rents4,8313,1041,727Amortization of acquired above and   below market leases, net1759778Total rental income$105,168$76,694$28,474Tenant recoveries18,33515,4402,895Other income4,3682,5871,781Lodging operating income135,36646,88388,483Total property revenues$263,237$141,604$121,633  Nine months ended
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September 30, 20072008 increase (decrease) from 2007Property rentals$290,398$183,150$107,248Straight-line rents13,3268,6364,690Amortization of acquired above and   below market leases, net86525840Total rental income$304,589$191,811$112,778  -45-     Tenant recoveries53,63441,14412,490Other income11,64211,527115Lodging operating income400,58846,883353,705Total property revenues$770,453$291,365$479,088  Total property revenues increased $121,633 and $479,088 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 over the same period of the prior year.  The increase in property revenues in 2008 was due primarily to acquisitions of 448 properties, including lodging facilities, since September 30, 2007.  Property Operating Expenses and Real Estate Taxes.  Property operating expenses for properties other than lodging properties consist of property management fees paid to property managers including affiliates of our sponsor and operating expenses, including costs of owning and maintaining investment properties, real estate taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance to the exterior of the buildings and the parking lots.  Total expenses were $121,647 and $346,480 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and $56,652 and $96,292 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively.  Lodging operating expenses include the room, food and beverage, payroll, utilities, any fees paid to our third party operators, insurance, marketing, and other expenses required to maintain and operate our lodging facilities.  Three months ended
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September 30, 20072008 increase (decrease) from 2007Property operating expenses$21,482$17,252$4,230Lodging operating expenses81,33527,22454,111Real estate taxes18,83012,1766,654Total property expenses$121,647$56,652$64,995  Nine months ended
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September 30, 20072008 increase (decrease) from 2007Property operating expenses$62,098$41,675$20,423Lodging operating expenses231,94327,224204,719Real estate taxes52,43927,39325,046Total property expenses$346,480$96,292$250,188  Total operating expenses increased $64,995 and $250,188 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2007 due primarily to effect of the properties acquired after September 30, 2007, including lodging facilities.  Other Operating Income and Expenses  Other operating expenses are summarized as follows:  Three months ended
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September 30, 20072008 increase (decrease) from 2007Depreciation and amortization$79,246$50,857$28,389Interest expense56,24534,26421,981General and administrative (1)8,3566,1242,232Business manager fee6,0004,5001,500$149,847$95,745$54,102  (1)  Includes expenses paid to affiliates of our sponsor as described below.   -46-     Nine months ended
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September 30, 20072008 increase (decrease) from 2007Depreciation and amortization$232,029$113,771$118,258Interest expense161,20573,16588,040General and administrative (1)22,10813,7128,396Business manager fee18,5009,0009,500$433,842$209,648$224,194  (1)  Includes expenses paid to affiliates of our sponsor as described below.  Depreciation and amortization.  The $28,389 and $118,258 increase in depreciation and amortization expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 relative to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 was due substantially to the impact of the properties acquired during 2007 and 2008.  Interest expense.The $21,981 and $88,040 increase in interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 was primarily due to mortgage debt financings during 2007 and first, second and third quarters 2008 which increased to $4,279,283 from $1,989,618.  A summary of interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 appears below:  Three months ended
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September 30, 20072008 increase (decrease) from 2007Debt TypeMargin and other interest expense$3,066$8,057$(4,991)Mortgages53,17926,20726,972Total$56,245$34,264$21,981  Nine months ended
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September 30, 20072008 increase (decrease) from 2007Debt TypeMargin and other interest expense$10,288$12,969$(2,681)Mortgages150,91760,19690,721Total$161,205$73,165$88,040  General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses consist of investment advisor fees, professional services, salaries and computerized information services costs reimbursed to affiliates or related parties of the business manager for, among other things, maintaining our accounting and investor records, directors' and officers' insurance, postage, board of directors fees, printer costs and state tax based on property or net worth.  Our expenses were $8,356 and $22,108 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and $6,124 and $13,712 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively.  The increase is due primarily to the growth of our asset and stockholder base during 2007 and 2008.  Business Manager Fee.  After our stockholders have received a non-cumulative, non-compounded return of 5% per annum on their "invested capital," we pay our business manager an annual business management fee of up to 1% of the "average invested assets," payable quarterly in an amount equal to 0.25% of the average invested assets as of the last day of the immediately preceding quarter.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, we paid our business manager $6,000 and $18,500 for the business manager fee and an investment advisory fees of approximately $492 and $1,847, which is less than the full 1% fee that the business manager could be paid.  The investment advisor fee is included in general and administrative expenses.  The business manager has waived any further fees that may have been permitted under the agreement for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  Once we have satisfied the minimum return on invested capital described above, the amount of the actual fee paid to the business manager is determined by the business manager up to the amount permitted by the agreement.  There is no assurance that our  -47-    business manager will continue to forego or defer all or a portion of its business management fee during the periods that we are raising capital.  Interest and Dividend Income and Realized Gain (Loss) on Securities.  Interest income consists of interest earned on short term investments and notes receivable.  Dividends are earned from investments in our portfolio of marketable securities.  We invest in marketable securities issued by other REIT entities, including those we may have an interest in acquiring, where we believe the yields and returns will exceed those of other short-term investments.  These investments have historically generated both current dividend income and gains on sale, offset by impairments on securities where we believe the decline in stock price are other than temporary.  Our interest and dividend income was $18,242 and $54,101 and $26,949 and $64,922 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  We realized a gain on sale of securities, of $793 and $18,788 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, we realized a $76,492 and $6,184 impairment loss, respectively, on securities.  Three months ended September 30, 2008Three months ended September 30, 2007Nine months ended September 30, 2008Nine months ended September 30, 2007Interest Income$12,110$20,721$32,344$50,663Dividend Income6,1326,22821,75714,259Total$18,242$26,949$54,101$64,922Realized gain (loss) on investment securities(86)12,76779318,788Other than temporary impairments(26,422)(5,316)(76,492)(6,184)Total(26,508)7,451(75,699)12,604  Interest income was $12,110 and $32,344 and $20,721 and $50,663 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, resulting primarily from interest earned on cash investments which were greater during the nine months ended September 30, 2007.  As of September 30, 2008, our cash balance, of approximately $1.4 billion, was invested in short-term investments with an approximate yield of 2%, which is less than the 6.2% distribution rate based on a $10 stock price and our interest rate cost.  Our notes receivable balance of $476,579 as of September 30, 2008 consisted of installment notes from unrelated parties that mature on various dates through May 2012 and installment notes assumed in our merger with Winston Hotels, Inc.  The notes are secured by mortgages on vacant land, shopping centers and lodging facilities.  Interest only is due each month at rates ranging from 4.12% to 14.67% per annum.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, we recorded interest income from notes receivable of $5,664 and $18,285 and $6,087 and $12,195, respectively.  Dividend income decreased by $96 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2007 because certain of the REITs in which we have invested have reduced their dividend payout rates.  Dividend income increased by $7,498 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2007 as a result of an increase in the amount we invested in marketable securities, offset by the reduced dividend payout rates.  Our investments continue to generate significant dividends, however some REITs we have invested in have reduced their payout rates and we could continue to see further reductions in the future.  The following analysis outlines our yield earned on our portfolio of securities.  September 30, 2008September 30, 2007Dividend income21,75714,259Margin interest expense(3,284)(4,026)Investment advisor fee(1,847)(1,588)16,6268,645Average investment in marketable securities (1)439,310263,872Average margin payable balance(131,415)(87,592)Net investment307,895176,280Leveraged yield (annualized)7.2%6.5%  -48-       (1) The average investment in marketable securities represents our original cost basis of these securities.  Unrealized gains and losses, including impairments, are not reflected.  Our realized gain (loss) and impairment on securities, net decreased by $33,959 and $88,303 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 primarily because we recognized other-than-temporary impairments during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.  Other-than-temporary impairments were $26,422 and $76,492 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $5,316 and $6,184 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007.  Our securities and the overall REIT market experienced additional declines in the third quarter of 2008, which increased the duration and magnitude of our unrealized losses.  We believe that the overall challenges in the economic environment, including near term prospects for certain of our securities makes a recovery period difficult to project.  Although we believe that we have the ability to hold these securities until potential recovery, we believe certain of the losses for these securities are other than temporary.  Depending on market conditions, we may be required to further reduce the carrying value of our portfolio in future periods.  A discussion of our other than temporary impairment policy is included in the discussion of our Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates, below.  Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Entities.Our equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities increased to $7,608 from $3,398 as a result of our investment in unconsolidated entities increasing $539,693 from $263,037 at September 30, 2007 to $802,730 at September 30, 2008.  Impairment of Investment in Unconsolidated Entities.For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, we recorded a $1,284 and $4,625 loss on our investment in Feldman Mall Properties, Inc.  Based on recent operating losses, cash flow deficits and uncertain outlook for the company, we have recognized an impairment on our investment.  We may be required to further reduce the carrying value of our investment, which could have a material impact on our results of operations and funds from operations.  Other Income and Expense.Under the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 150 "Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity" and the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 "Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities,, the put/call arrangements we entered into in connection with the Minto Builders (Florida), Inc. (MB REIT) transaction discussed below are considered derivative instruments.  The asset and liabilities associated with these puts and calls are marked to market every quarter with changes in the value recorded as other income and expense in the consolidated statement of operations.  The value associated with the put/call arrangements was a liability of $2,350 and $2,349 as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.  Other income of $1 and $164 was recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The liability associated with the put/call arrangements decreased from December 31, 2007 to September 30, 2008 due to the life of the put/call being reduced and decrease in interest rates.  An analysis of results of operations by segment follows:  The following table summarizes certain key operating performance measures for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.  Retail Segment  Total Retail PropertiesAs of September 30,20082007Retail PropertiesPhysical occupancy94%95%Economic occupancy96%96%Base rent per square foot$16.47$14.70  Rental income from our retail properties remains consistent as does occupancy.  We continue to generate a positive return on our investment in these properties.  Our retail business is not highly dependant on specific retailers or specific retail industries which we believe shields the portfolio from significant revenue variances over time.  The increase in our base  -49-    rent per square foot from $14.70 to $16.47 was primarily a result of acquisitions during fourth quarter 2007 and first three quarters of 2008.  These rates are as of the end of the period and do not represent the average rate during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.  Our retail business is centered on multi-tenant properties with fewer than 120,000 square feet of total space, located in thriving communities, primarily in the southwest and southeast regions of the country.  Adding to this core investment profile is a select number of traditional mall properties and single-tenant properties.  Among the single-tenant properties, the largest holdings are comprised of investments in bank branches operated by, SunTrust Bank and Citizens Bank, where the tenant-occupant pays rent with contractual increases over time, and bears virtually all expenses associated with operating the facility.  Our tenants largely consist of basic-need retailers such as grocery, pharmacy, moderate-fashion shoes and clothing, and services.  We have only limited exposure to retail categories such as books/music/video, big-box electronics, fast-food restaurants, new-concept, and other goods-providers for which we believe the Internet or economic conditions represents a major risk to continued profitability.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, our retail portfolio had a limited number of tenant issues related to retailer bankruptcy.  As of September 30, 2008, only five retailers, renting approximately 71,870 square feet, had filed for bankruptcy protection.  All associated stores in our portfolio continued paying as-agreed rent.   In addition, on November 10, 2008, Circuit City filed for bankruptcy, for which we have four locations totaling approximately 120,000 square feet.  We do not believe these bankruptcies will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and ability to pay distributions.  We have not experienced significant bankruptcies or receivable write-offs in our retail portfolio as a result of the overall decline in the economy or retail environment.  However, we continue to actively monitor our retail tenants as a continued downturn in the economy could have negative impact on our tenants ability to pay rent or our ability to lease space.  Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 to September 30, 2007  The table below represents operating information for the retail segment of 689 properties and for the same store retail segment consisting of 257 properties acquired prior to July 1, 2007.  The properties in the same store portfolio were owned for the entire three months ended September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007.  Total Retail SegmentSame Store Retail SegmentIncrease/Increase/20082007(Decrease)20082007(Decrease)Revenues:Rental income$52,140$34,970$17,170$34,570$34,204$366Tenant recovery incomes11,3387,7563,5829,4867,2572,229Other property income1,4417466951,055746309Total revenues$64,919$43,472$21,447$45,111$42,207$2,904Expenses:Property operating expenses$10,188$7,488$2,700$8,586$7,401$1,185Real estate taxes7,2255,7471,4785,9315,280651Total operating expenses$17,413$13,235$4,178$14,517$12,681$1,836Net property operations47,50630,23717,26930,59429,5261,068  Retail properties real estate rental revenues increased from $43,472 in the third quarter of 2007 to $64,919 in the third quarter of 2008 mainly due to the acquisition of 424 retail properties since September 30, 2007.  Retail properties real estate and operating expenses also increased from $13,235 in 2007 to $17,413 in 2008 as a result of these acquisitions.  Retail segment property rental revenues are greater than the office segment primarily due to more gross leasable square feet for the retail properties.  Straight-line rents for our retail segment are less than the office segment because the  -50-    increases are less frequent and in lower increments. The retail segment had below market leases in place at the time of acquisition as compared to office segment properties, which had above market leases in place at the time of acquisition.  Tenant recoveries for our retail segment are greater than the office segment because the retail tenant leases allow for a greater percentage of their operating expenses and real estate taxes to be recovered from the tenants. Other income for the retail segment is lower than the other segments due to lease termination fee income and miscellaneous income collected from tenants for the other segments.  Retail segment operating expenses are less than the office segment because the office segment had higher common area maintenance costs and insurance costs.  On a same store retail basis, property net operating income increased from $29,526 to $30,594 for a total increase of $1,068 or 4%.  Same store retail property operating revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were $45,111 and $42,207, respectively, resulting in an increase of $2,904 or 7%.  The primary reason for the increase was a decrease in tenant recovery income in 2007 from common area abatements.  Same store retail property operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were $14,517 and $12,681 respectively, resulting in an increase of $1,836 or 14%.  The increase in property operating expense was primarily caused by an increase in common area maintenance costs, including utility costs (gas and electric), and bad debt expense.  Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 to September 30, 2007  The table below represents operating information for the retail segment of 689 properties and for the same store portfolio consisting of 64 properties acquired prior to January 1, 2007.  The properties in the same store portfolio were owned for the entire nine months ended September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007.  Total Retail SegmentSame Store Retail SegmentIncrease/Increase/20082007(Decrease)20082007(Decrease)Revenues:Rental income$152,075$81,181$70,894$59,172$57,777$1,395Tenant recovery incomes32,08221,36010,72218,02415,9482,076Other property income3,4551,4871,9681,8511,331520Total revenues$187,612$104,028$83,584$79,047$75,056$3,991Expenses:Property operating expenses$29,310$17,117$12,193$16,238$13,320$2,918Real estate taxes20,15414,2265,92810,79710,75047Total operating expenses$49,464$31,343$18,121$27,035$24,070$2,965Net property operations138,14872,68565,46352,01250,9861,026  Retail properties real estate rental revenues increased from $104,028 in the nine months ended 2007 to $187,612 in the nine months ended 2008 mainly due to the acquisition of 625 retail properties since January 1, 2007.  Retail properties real estate and operating expenses also increased from $31,343 in 2007 to $49,464 in 2008 as a result of these acquisitions.  Retail segment property rental revenues are greater than the office segment primarily as a result of having more gross leasable square feet than the office properties.  Straight-line rents, which are adjusted through rental income, for our retail segment are less than the office segment because the rent increases are less frequent and in lower increments.  In addition, the retail segment had below market leases in place at the time of acquisition as compared to office segment properties, which had above market leases in place at the time of acquisition both of which are also adjusted through rental income.  Tenant recoveries for our retail segment are greater than the office segment because the retail tenant leases allow for a greater percentage of their operating expenses and real estate taxes to be recovered from the tenants. Retail segment operating expenses are greater than the other segments because the retail tenant leases require the owner to pay for common area maintenance costs, real estate taxes and insurance and receive reimbursement from the tenant for the tenant's share of recoverable expenses.   -51-    On a same store retail basis, property net operating income increased from $50,986 to $52,012 for a total increase of $1,026 or 2%.  Same store retail property operating revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were $79,047 and $75,056, respectively, resulting in an increase of $3,991 or 5%.  Same store retail property operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were $27,035 and $24,070, respectively, resulting in an increase of $2,965 or 12%.  The increase is primarily due to an increase in bad debt expense, snow removal and non-recoverable expenses.  Lodging Segment  For the three months endedFor the three months endedSeptember 30, 2008September 30, 2007Lodging PropertiesRevenue per available room$90$77Average daily rate$124$113Occupancy71%69%  The increases in revenue per available room, average daily rate and occupancy are primarily a result of property acquisitions during 2007 and 2008.  Lodging facilities have characteristics different from those found in office, retail, industrial, and multi-family properties (also known as "traditional asset classes").  Revenue, operating expenses, and net income are directly tied to the hotel operation whereas traditional asset classes generate revenue from medium to long-term lease contracts.  In this way, net operating income is somewhat more predictable among the properties in the traditional asset classes, though we believe that opportunities to grow revenue are, in many cases, limited because of the duration of the existing lease contracts.  We believe lodging facilities have the benefit of capturing increased revenue opportunities on a monthly or weekly basis but are also subject to immediate decreases in revenue as a result of declines in daily rental rates.  Due to seasonality, we expect our revenues to be greater during the second and third quarters with lower revenues in the first and fourth quarters.  Two practices are common in the lodging industry:  association with national franchise organizations and professional management by specialized third-party managers.  Our portfolio consists of assets aligned with what we believe are the top franchise enterprises in the lodging industry: Marriott, Hilton, Intercontinental, Hyatt, and Choice Hotels.  By doing so, we believe our lodging operations benefit from enhanced advertising, marketing, and sales programs through a franchise arrangement while the franchisee (in this case us) pays only a fraction of the overall cost for these programs.  Effective TV, radio, print, on-line, and other forms of advertisement help draw customers to our lodging facilities creating higher occupancy and rental rates, and increased revenue.  Additionally, by using the franchise system we are also able to benefit from the frequent traveler rewards programs or point awards systems which we believe further bolsters occupancy and rental rates.  Our lodging facilities are generally classified in the middle to upper-middle lodging categories.  All of our lodging facilities are managed by third-party managers with extensive experience and skill in hospitality operations.  These third-party managers report to a dedicated, specialized group within our business manager that has, in our view, extensive expertise in lodging ownership and operation within a REIT environment.  This group has daily interaction with all third-party managers, and closely monitors all aspects of our lodging interests.  Additionally, this group also maintains close relationships with the franchisors to assure that each property maintains high levels of customer satisfaction, franchise conformity, and revenue-management.  During 2007, the hotel industry experienced high growth in both occupancy levels and rental rates (better known as "Average Daily Rate" or "ADR") due mainly to continued rebounds across virtually all segments of the travel industry (e.g., corporate travel, group travel, and leisure travel).  We expect to see declines in Revenue per Available Room growth through the remainder of the year.  In 2009, the industry is predicting Revenue per Available Room ranging from negative 3-4% compared to 2008, as a result of an overall slowdown in the economy, which may lead to less business and tourist travel and, accordingly, decreased demand for rooms.  For 2009, we expect our revenue per available room will be consistent with the overall industry trends and could experience decreases in revenue compared to 2008.  In general, we project that our facilities will experience operating levels in-step with industry trends during the coming year.     -52-    Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 to September 30, 2007  The table below represents operating information for the lodging segment of 98 properties and for the same store portfolio consisting of 44 properties acquired prior to July 1, 2007.  The properties in the same store portfolio were owned for the entire three months ended September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007.  Total Lodging SegmentSame Store Lodging SegmentIncrease/Increase/20082007(Decrease)20082007(Decrease)Revenues:Lodging operating   income$135,366$46,883$88,483$43,602$45,909$(2,307)Total revenues$135,366$46,883$88,483$43,602$45,909$(2,307)Expenses:Lodging operating     expenses to non-    related parties$81,335$27,224$54,111$26,733$26,350$383Real estate taxes6,1232,4633,6601,6181,934(316)Total operating   expenses$87,458$29,687$57,771$28,351$28,284$67Net lodging operations47,90817,19630,71215,25117,625(2,374)  On a same store basis, the lodging segments net operating income reflects a decrease from $17,625 to $15,251 or 13% which primarily is attributable to a decrease in occupancy from 70% to 67% and a reduction in the Average Daily Rate from $111 to $110.  The reduction is primarily comprised of:  (1) two hotels under renovation in 2008 representing a decrease of $672, (2) a decrease of $531 from our Comfort Inn brand of five hotels and (3) the balance of $850 the result of market demand reduction from the prevailing economic conditions in the United States.  Consequently, same store revenues have decreased from $45,909 to $43,602 or 5%.  Same store operating expenses have remained flat during the nine month period ending September 30, 2008 with a slight increase of $383 in lodging operating expenses partially offset by a decrease of $316 in real estate tax expenses.  Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008  The table below represents operating information for the lodging segment of 98 properties.  A same store analysis is not presented because no lodging properties were owned the entire nine months ended September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2008.  Nine months ended September 30, 2008Revenue per available room$93Average daily rate$128Occupancy72%  Nine months endedSeptember 30, 2008Revenues:Lodging operating income$400,588Total revenues$400,588  -53-     Expenses:Lodging  operating expenses to non-related parties$231,943Real estate taxes17,220Total operating expenses$249,163Net lodging operations151,425  Office Segment  Total Office PropertiesAs of September 30,20082007Office PropertiesPhysical occupancy96%99%Economic occupancy96%99%Base rent per square foot$15.07$14.82  Our investments in office properties largely represent assets leased and occupied to either a diverse group of tenants or to single tenants that fully occupy the space leased.  Examples of the former include the IDS Center located in the central business district of Minneapolis, and Dulles Executive Plaza and Worldgate Plaza, both located in metropolitan Washington D.C. and catering to medium to high-technology companies.  Examples of the latter include three buildings leased and occupied by AT&T and located in three distinct US office markets - Chicago, St. Louis, and Cleveland.  In addition, our office portfolio includes properties leased on a net basis to AT&T, with the leased locations located in the east and southeast regions of the country.  We continue to see positive trends in our portfolio including high occupancy and increasing rental rates for newly acquired properties.  For example, we believe in the Minneapolis, Minnesota and Dulles, Virginia office markets, where a majority of our multi-tenant office properties are located, our high occupancy rate is consistent with the strength of the market.  The increase in our base rent per square foot from $14.82 to $15.07 was primarily a result ofhigher lease ratesfor new leases at new and existing properties.  These rates are as of the end of the period and do not represent the average rate during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.  Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 to September 30, 2007  The table below represents operating information for the office segment of 30 properties and for the same store portfolio consisting of 22 properties acquired prior to July 1, 2007.  The properties in the same store portfolio were owned for the entire three months ended September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007.  Total Office SegmentSame Store Office SegmentIncrease/Increase/20082007(Decrease)20082007(Decrease)Revenues:Rental income$27,689$26,108$1,581$26,793$26,106$687Tenant recovery     incomes6,3556,901(546)6,3566,901(545)Other property income1,9641,3306341,9631,330633Total revenues$36,008$34,339$1,669$35,112$34,337$775Expenses:Property operating     expenses$7,176$6,885$291$6,870$6,885$(15)Real estate taxes3,7063,2374693,7063,237469  -54-     Total operating expenses$10,882$10,122$760$10,576$10,122$454Net property operations25,12624,21790924,53624,215321  Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 to 2007.  Office properties real estate rental revenues increased from $34,339 in the third quarter of 2007 to $36,008 in the third quarter of 2008 mainly due to the acquisition of 17 properties since January 1, 2007.  Office properties real estate and operating expenses also increased from $10,122 in 2007 to $10,882 in 2008 due to higher real estate taxes and common area maintenance costs.  Office segment property rental revenues are less than the retail segment primarily due to less rentable gross square feet. Straight-line rents are higher for the office segment compared to other segments because the office portfolio has tenants that have base rent increases every year at higher rates than the other segments. Office segment properties had above market leases in place at the time of acquisition as compared to retail segment properties which had below market leases in place at the time of acquisition.  Tenant recoveries for the office segment are lower than the retail segment because the office tenant leases allow for a lower percentage of their operating expenses and real estate taxes to be passed on to the tenants.  Office segment operating expenses are slightly greater than the retail segments due to higher common area maintenance costs and insurance.  On a same store office basis, property net operating income increased from $24,215 to $24,536 for a total increase of $321 or about 1%.  Same store office property operating revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were $35,112 and $34,337, respectively, resulting in an increase of $775 or 2%.  The primary reason for the increase was an increase in rental income due to new tenants at these properties that filled vacancies that existed at the time of purchase.  Same store office property operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were $10,576 and $10,122 respectively, resulting in an increase of $454 or 4%.  The increase in property operating expense was caused by an increase in real estate taxes.  Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 to September 30, 2007  The table below represents operating information for the office segment of 30 properties and for the same store portfolio consisting of 13 properties acquired prior to January 1, 2007.  The properties in the same store portfolio were owned for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007.  Total Office SegmentSame Store Office SegmentIncrease/Increase/20082007(Decrease)20082007(Decrease)Revenues:Rental income$81,675$72,236$9,439$64,016$63,236$780Tenant recovery income19,26718,0881,17916,21415,988226Other property income5,8534,4661,3875,2184,320898Total revenues$106,795$94,790$12,005$85,448$83,544$1,904Expenses:Property operating expenses$21,665$18,774$2,891$18,232$17,069$1,163Real estate taxes10,4348,7831,6518,2347,616618Total operating expenses$32,099$27,557$4,542$26,466$24,685$1,781Net property operations74,69667,2337,46358,98258,859123  Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 to 2007.  Office properties real estate rental revenues increased from $94,790 in 2007 to $106,795 in 2008 mainly due to the acquisition of 20 properties since January 1, 2007.  Office  -55-    properties real estate and operating expenses also increased from $27,557 in 2007 to $32,099 in 2008 as a result of these acquisitions and due to higher real estate taxes and common area maintenance costs.  Straight-line rent adjustments are included in rental income are higher for the office segment compared to other segments because the office portfolio has tenants that have base rent increases every year at higher rates than the other segments. In addition, office segment properties had above market leases in place at the time of acquisition as compared to retail segment properties which had below market leases in place at the time of acquisition; both of which are adjusted through rental income.  Tenant recoveries for the office segment are lower than the retail segment because the office tenant leases allow for a lower percentage of their operating expenses and real estate taxes to be passed on to the tenants.  On a same store office basis, property net operating income increased to $58,982 from $58,859 for a total increase of $123 or less than 1%.  Same store office property operating revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were $85,448 and $83,544, respectively, resulting in an increase of $1,904 or 2%.  The primary reason for the increase was an increase in rental income due to new tenants at these properties that filled vacancies that existed at the time of purchase.  Same store office property operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were $26,466 and $24,685, respectively, resulting in an increase of $1,781 or 7%.  The increase in property operating expense was primarily caused by an increase in real estate tax expense and common area maintenance costs, including utility costs (gas and electric) in 2008.  Industrial Segment  Total Industrial PropertiesAs of September 30,20082007Industrial PropertiesPhysical occupancy92%99%Economic occupancy99%99%Base rent per square foot$5.08$4.75  Our industrial holdings continue to experience high economic occupancy rates.  The majority of the properties are located in what we believe are active and sought-after industrial markets including the Memphis Airport market of Memphis, Tennessee and the OHare Airport market of Chicago, Illinois, the latter being one of the largest industrial markets in the world.  Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 to September 30, 2007  The table below represents operating information for the industrial segment of 62 properties and for the same store portfolio consisting of 45 properties acquired prior to July 1, 2007.  Total Industrial SegmentSame Store Industrial SegmentIncrease/Increase/20082007(Decrease)20082007(Decrease)Revenues:Rental income$18,310$11,537$6,773$10,859$10,753$106Tenant recovery incomes642783(141)485748(263)Other property income13291231329123Total revenues$19,084$12,329$6,755$11,476$11,510$(34)Expenses:Property operating expenses$1,209$771$438$946$729$217Real estate taxes514606(92)365575(210)Total operating expenses$1,723$1,377$346$1,311$1,304$7Net property operations17,36110,9526,40910,16510,206(41)  -56-       Industrial properties real estate rental revenues increased from $12,329 in the third quarter of 2007 to $19,084 in the third quarter of 2008 mainly due to the acquisition of 15 properties during the third quarter of 2007 and 4 properties since September 30, 2007.  Industrial properties real estate and operating expenses also increased from $1,377 in 2007 to $1,723 as a result of these acquisitions.  Industrial segment rental revenues are less than the office and retail segments because there are fewer tenants with less total gross leasable square feet than the office and retail segments at a lower rent per square foot.  Industrial segment operating expenses are lower than the other segments because the tenants have net leases and they are directly responsible for operating costs.  On a same store industrial basis, property net operating income decreased from $10,206 to $10,165 for a total decrease of $41 or less than 1%.  Same store industrial property operating revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were $11,476 and $11,510, respectively, resulting in a decrease of $34 or less than 1%.  Same store industrial property operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were $1,311 and $1,304, respectively, resulting in an increase of $7.  Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 to September 30, 2007  The table below represents operating information for the industrial segment of 62 properties and for the same store portfolio consisting of 16 properties acquired prior to January 1, 2007.  Total Industrial SegmentSame Store Industrial SegmentIncrease/Increase/20082007(Decrease)20082007(Decrease)Revenues:Rental income$52,849$30,232$22,617$16,489$16,554$(65)Tenant recovery incomes2,2851,696589765819(54)Other property income4634,776(4,313)3374,735(4,398)Total revenues$55,597$36,704$18,893$17,591$22,108$(4,517)Expenses:Property operating expenses$3,589$2,270$1,319$1,333$1,186$147Real estate taxes1,6011,225376496635(139)Total operating expenses$5,190$3,495$1,695$1,829$1,821$8Net property operations50,40733,20917,19815,76220,287(4,525)  Industrial properties real estate revenues increased from $36,704 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to $55,597 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 mainly due to the acquisition of 46 properties since January 1, 2007.  Industrial properties real estate and operating expenses also increased from $3,495 in 2007 to $5,190 in 2008 as a result of these acquisitions.  A majority of the tenants have net leases and they are directly responsible for operating costs and reimburse us for real estate taxes and insurance.  Therefore, industrial segment operating expenses are lower than the other.  On a same store industrial basis, property net operating income decreased from $20,287 to $15,762 for a total decrease of $4,525 or 22%.  Same store industrial property operating revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were $17,591 and $22,108, respectively, resulting in a decrease of $4,517 or 20%.  The primary reason for the decrease was the impact of a one-time termination fee of $4,725 that impacted results in 2007.  Same store industrial property operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were $1,829 and $1,821, respectively, resulting in a decrease of $8 or less than 1%.   -57-    Multi-family Segment  Total Multi-family PropertiesAs of September 30,20082007Multi-Family PropertiesPhysical occupancy91%93%Economic occupancy91%93%End of month scheduled base rent per unit per month$795.00$903.00  Multi-family represents the smallest amount of investment in the overall portfolio due to what we believe is the highly competitive nature for acquisitions of this property type, and the relatively small number of quality opportunities we saw during 2007 and 2008.  We remain interested in multi-family acquisitions and continue to monitor market activity.  Our portfolio contains eight multi-family properties, each reporting stable rental rate levels.  The decrease in monthly base rent from $903 per month to $795 per month and decrease in occupancy from 93% to 91% was a result of 2007 and 2008 acquisitions.  These rates are as of the end of the period and do not represent the average rate during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.  We believe that recent changes in the housing market have made rentals a more attractive option and we expect the portfolio to continue its stable occupancy and rental rate levels.  Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 to September 30, 2007  The table below represents operating information for the multi-family segment of 12 properties and for the same store portfolio consisting of five properties acquired prior to July 1, 2007.  Total Multi-Family SegmentSame Store Multi-Family SegmentIncrease/Increase/20082007(Decrease)20082007(Decrease)Revenues:Rental income$7,029$4,079$2,950$3,608$3,476$132Other property income83150232936630957Total revenues$7,860$4,581$3,279$3,974$3,785$189Expenses:Property operating expenses$2,888$1,658$1,230$1,948$1,500$448Real estate taxes1,283573710706523183Total operating expenses$4,171$2,231$1,940$2,654$2,023$631Net property operations3,6892,3501,3391,3201,762(442)  Multifamily real estate rental revenues and expenses increased from $4,581 in the third quarter of 2007 to $7,860 in the third quarter of 2008 and $2,231 in the third quarter of 2007 to $4,171 in the third quarter of 2008, respectively.  The increases are mainly due to the acquisition of five properties since September 30, 2007.  On a same store multi-family basis, property net operating income decreased to $1,320 from $1,762, for a total decrease of $442 or 25%.  Same store multi-family property operating revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were $3,974 and $3,785, respectively, resulting in an increase of $189 or 5%.  Same store multi-family property operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were $2,654 and $2,023, respectively, resulting in an increase of $631 or 31%.  Our operating expenses increased as a result of additional repairs and maintenance and bad debt write-offs in 2008 compared to the same period in 2007.  Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 to September 30, 2007  The table below represents operating information for the multi-family segment of eight properties.   A same store analysis is not presented for the multi-family segment because only one property was owned for the entire nine months ended September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2008.  -58-     Total Multi-Family SegmentIncrease/20082007(Decrease)Revenues:Rental income$17,990$8,162$9,828Other property income1,8717981,073Total revenues$19,861$8,960$10,901Expenses:Property operating expenses$7,534$3,063$4,471Real estate taxes3,0301,1471,883Total operating expenses$10,564$4,210$6,354Net property operations9,2974,7504,547  Multifamily real estate rental revenues increased from $8,960 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to $19,861 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  The increases are mainly due to the acquisition of 11 properties since January 1, 2007.  Multi-family properties real estate and operating expenses also increased from $4,210 in 2007 to $10,564 in 2008 as a result of these acquisitions.  Developments  We own several properties, which are, for financial statement purposes, consolidated, that are in various stages of development.  We fund cash needs for these development activities from our working capital and by borrowings secured by the properties.  Specifically identifiable direct acquisition, development and construction costs are capitalized, including, where applicable, salaries and related costs, real estate taxes and interest incurred in developing the property.  The properties under development and all amounts set forth below are as of September 30, 2008.  (Dollar amounts stated in thousands)  NameLocation
(City, State)Property TypeSquare FeetCosts Incurred to Date ($)Total Estimated Costs ($) (b)Estimated Placed in Service
Date (a)Note Payable as of September 30, 2008 ($)Percentage Pre-Leased as of September 30, 2008 (d)Cityville PerimeterAtlanta, GAMulti-family255,3642,31945,572Q1 2010-0% (e)Block 121Birmingham, ALMulti-family216,6024,66832,758Q1 2010-0% (e)HaskellDallas, TXMulti-family588,50027,317100,000Q2 201016,4050% (e)Oak ParkDallas, TXMulti-family557,50449,05892,178Q3 201025,5660% (e)Cityville CarlisleDallas, TXMulti-family211,5127,57032,109Q3 20102,7550% (e)StonebriarPlano, TXRetail329,96847,634121,000(c)28,8587%Stone CreekSan Marcus, TXRetail506,16931,05076,100(c)3,69155%WoodbridgeWylie, TXRetail268,21019,02949,415(c)-43%Hudson Correctional FacilityHudson, COCorrectional Facility(f)877100,000Q4 2009-100%2,933,829189,522649,13277,275  (a) The Estimated Placed in Service Date represents the date the certificate of occupancy is currently anticipated to be obtained.  Subsequent to obtaining the certificate of occupancy, each property will go through a lease-up period.  (b) The Total Estimated Costs represent 100% of the development's estimated costs, including the acquisition cost of the land and building, if any.  The Total Estimated Costs are subject to change upon, or prior to, the completion of the development and include amounts required to lease the property.  -59-     (c) Stonebriar, Stone Creek and Woodbridge are retail shopping centers and development is planned to be completed in phases.  As the construction and lease-up of individual phases are completed, the respective phase will be placed in service resulting in a range of estimated placed in service dates from third quarter 2008 to 2010.  (d) The Percentage Pre-Leased represents the percentage of square feet leased of the total projected square footage of the entire development.  (e) Leasing activities related to multi-family properties do not begin until six to nine months prior to the placed in service date.  (f) We are developing a $100 million correctional facility that is triple-leased for 10 years.  Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates  General The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes.  This section discusses those critical accounting policies and estimates.  These judgments often result from the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain.  Critical accounting policies discussed in this section are not to be confused with GAAP.  GAAP requires information in financial statements about accounting principles, methods used and disclosures pertaining to significant estimates.  This discussion addresses our judgment pertaining to trends, events or uncertainties known which were taken into consideration upon the application of those policies.  Acquisition of Investment Property We allocate the purchase price of each acquired investment property between land, building and improvements, acquired above market and below market leases, in-place lease value, and any assumed financing that is determined to be above or below market terms. In addition, we allocate a portion of the purchase price to the value of customer relationships, if any. The allocation of the purchase price is an area that requires judgment and significant estimates.  In some circumstances, we engage independent real estate appraisal firms to provide market information and evaluations that are relevant to our purchase price allocation; however, we are ultimately responsible for the purchase price allocation.  We determine whether any financing assumed is above or below market by comparing financing terms for similar investment properties.  We allocate a portion of the purchase price to the estimated acquired in-place lease costs based on estimated lease execution costs for similar leases as well as lost rent payments during assumed lease up period when calculating as if vacant fair values.  We also evaluate each acquired lease based upon current market rates at the acquisition date and we consider various factors including geographical location, size and location of leased space within the investment property, tenant profile, and the credit risk of the tenant in determining whether the acquired lease is above or below market lease costs.  After an acquired lease is determined to be above or below market, we allocate a portion of the purchase price to such above or below acquired lease costs based upon the present value of the difference between the contractual lease rate and the estimated market rate. For below market leases with fixed rate renewals, renewal periods are included in the calculation of below market in-place lease values. The determination of the discount rate used in the present value calculation is based upon the "risk free rate" and current interest rates.  This discount rate is a significant factor in determining the market valuation which requires our judgment of subjective factors such as market knowledge, economics, demographics, location, visibility, age and physical condition of the property.  Acquisition of Businesses  Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for using purchase accounting as required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (SFAS No. 141) Business Combinations. The assets and liabilities of the acquired entities are recorded using the fair value at the date of the transaction and allocated to tangible and identifiable intangible assets.  Any additional amounts are allocated to goodwill as required, based on the remaining purchase price in excess of the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed.  We amortize identified intangible assets that are determined to have finite lives which are based on the period over which the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flows of the business acquired.  Intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.  An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an intangible asset, including the related real estate when appropriate.   -60-    Goodwill  We apply SFAS No. 142,Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets or SFAS No. 142, when accounting for goodwill, which requires that goodwill not be amortized, but instead evaluated for impairment at least annually.  The goodwill impairment test is a two-step test.  Under the first step, the fair value of the reporting unit is compared with its carrying value (including goodwill). If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an indication of goodwill impairment exists for the reporting unit and the enterprise must perform step two of the impairment test (measurement).  Under step two, an impairment loss is recognized for any excess of the carrying amount of the reporting units goodwill over the implied fair value of that goodwill.  Impairment of Long-Lived AssetsIn accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (SFAS No. 144), we conduct an analysis on a quarterly basis to determine if indicators of impairment exist to ensure that the property's carrying value does not exceed its fair value.  If this were to occur, we are required to record an impairment loss.  The valuation and possible subsequent impairment of investment properties is a significant estimate that can and does change based on our continuous process of analyzing each property and reviewing assumptions about uncertain leasing and expense factors, as well as the economic condition of the property at a particular point in time.  Under Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 18 The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock, we evaluate our equity method investments for impairment indicators.  The valuation analysis considers the investment positions in relation to the underlying business and activities of our investment.  Cost Capitalization and Depreciation PoliciesOur policy is to review all expenses paid and capitalize items which are deemed to increase the assets value or extend the life of the asset or a tenant improvement.  These costs are capitalized and included in the investment properties classification as an addition to buildings and improvements. Buildings and improvements are depreciated on a straight-line basis based upon estimated useful lives of 30 years for buildings and improvements, and five to 15 years for site improvements.  Furniture, fixtures and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over five to ten years.  Tenant improvements are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the life of the related lease as a component of depreciation and amortization expense. The portion of the purchase price allocated to acquired above market costs and acquired below market costs is amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the related lease as an adjustment to net rental income.  Acquired in-place lease costs, customer relationship value, other leasing costs, and tenant improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the related lease as a component of amortization expense. Cost capitalization and the estimate of useful lives requires our judgment and includes significant estimates that can and do change based on our process which periodically analyzes each property and on our assumptions about uncertain inherent factors.  Investment in Marketable Securities  In accordance with FASB No. 115 "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities", a decline in the market value of any available-for-sale or held-to-maturity security that is below cost and deemed to be other-than-temporary results in an impairment which reduces the carrying amount to fair value.  The impairment is charged to earnings and a new cost basis for the security is established.  To determine whether an impairment is other-than-temporary, we consider whether we have the ability and intent to hold the investment until a market price recovery and consider whether evidence indicating the cost of the investment is recoverable outweighs evidence to the contrary.  Evidence considered in this assessment includes the reasons for the impairment, the severity and duration of the impairment, changes in value subsequent to the reporting period, the forecasted performance of the entity, and the general market condition in the geographic area or industry the entity operates in.  We consider the following factors in evaluating our securities for impairments that are other than temporary:  (i) declines in the REIT and overall stock market relative to our security positions; (ii) the estimated net asset value (NAV) of the companies we invest in relative to their current market prices; and  -61-    (iii) future growth prospects and outlook for companies using analyst reports and company guidance, including dividend coverage, NAV estimates and FFO growth.  Revenue Recognition  We commence revenue recognition on our leases based on a number of factors.  In most cases, revenue recognition under a lease begins when the lessee takes possession of, or controls, the physical use of the leased asset.  Generally, this occurs on the lease commencement date.  The determination of who is the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements determines the nature of the leased asset and when revenue recognition under a lease begins.  If we are the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements, then the leased asset is the finished space and revenue recognition begins when the lessee takes possession of the finished space, typically when the improvements are substantially complete.  If we conclude we are not the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements (the lessee is the owner), then the leased asset is the unimproved space and any tenant improvement allowances funded under the lease are treated as lease incentives which reduces revenue recognized over the term of the lease.  In these circumstances, we begin revenue recognition when the lessee takes possession of the unimproved space for the lessee to construct their own improvements.  We consider a number of different factors to evaluate whether we or the lessee are the owner of the tenant improvements for accounting purposes.  These factors include:  · whether the lease stipulates how and on what a tenant improvement allowance may be spent;  · whether the tenant or landlord retains legal title to the improvements;  · the uniqueness of the improvements;  · the expected economic life of the tenant improvements relative to the length of the lease; and  · who constructs or directs the construction of the improvements.  The determination of who owns the tenant improvements, for accounting purposes, is subject to significant judgment.  In making that determination, we consider all of the above factors.  No one factor, however, necessarily establishes its determination.  We recognize rental income on a straight-line basis over the term of each lease. The difference between rental income earned on a straight-line basis and the cash rent due under the provisions of the lease agreements is recorded as deferred rent receivable and is included as a component of accounts and rents receivable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  Due to the impact of the straight-line basis, rental income generally is greater than the cash collected in the early years and decreases in the later years of a lease.  We periodically review the collectability of outstanding receivables.  Allowances are taken for those balances that we deem to be uncollectible, including any amounts relating to straight-line rent receivables.  Reimbursements from tenants for recoverable real estate taxes and operating expenses are accrued as revenue in the period the applicable expenses are incurred.  We make certain assumptions and judgments in estimating the reimbursements at the end of each reporting period. We do not expect the actual results to differ from the estimated reimbursement.  In conjunction with certain acquisitions, we may receive payments under master lease agreements pertaining to certain non-revenue producing spaces either at the time of or subsequent to the purchase of some of our properties.  Upon receipt of the payments, the receipts will be recorded as a reduction in the purchase price of the related properties rather than as rental income.  These master leases may be established at the time of purchase in order to mitigate the potential negative effects of loss of rent and expense reimbursements.  Master lease payments are received through a draw of funds escrowed at the time of purchase and may cover a period from six months to three years.  These funds may be released to either us or the seller when certain leasing conditions are met.  Funds received by third party escrow agents, from sellers, pertaining to master lease agreements are included in restricted cash.  We record such escrows as both an asset and a corresponding liability, until certain leasing conditions are met.  As of September 30, 2008, there were no material adjustments for master lease agreements.   -62-    We will recognize lease termination income if there is a signed termination letter agreement, all of the conditions of the agreement have been met, collectability is reasonably assured and the tenant is no longer occupying the property. Upon early lease termination, we will provide for losses related to unrecovered intangibles and other assets.  We recognize lodging operating revenue on an accrual basis consistent with operations.  Partially-Owned Entities:  We consider FASB Interpretation No. 46R (Revised 2003): Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities - An Interpretation of ARB No. 51 (FIN 46(R)), EITF 04-05: Determining Whether a General Partner, or the General Partners as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights, and SOP 78-9: Accounting for Investments in Real Estate Ventures, to determine the method of accounting for each of our partially-owned entities.  In instances where we determine that a joint venture is not a VIE, we first consider EITF 04-05.  The assessment of whether the rights of the limited partners should overcome the presumption of control by the general partner is a matter of judgment that depends on facts and circumstances. If the limited partners have either (a) the substantive ability to dissolve (liquidate) the limited partnership or otherwise remove the general partner without cause or (b) substantive participating rights, then the general partner does not control the limited partnership and, as such overcomes the presumption of control and consolidation by the general partner.  Income Taxes  We and MB REIT operate in a manner intended to enable each entity to qualify as a REIT under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.  Under those sections, a REIT that distributes at least 90% of its "REIT taxable income" determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and by excluding any net capital gain to its stockholders each year and that meets certain other conditions will not be taxed on that portion of its taxable income which is distributed to its stockholders.  If we or MB REIT fail to distribute the required amount of income to our stockholders or fail to meet the various REIT requirements, we or MB REIT may fail to qualify as a REIT and substantial adverse tax consequences will result.  Even if we or MB REIT qualify for taxation as a REIT, we or MB REIT may be subject to certain state and local taxes on our income, property, or net worth and to federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed taxable income.  In addition, taxable income from non-REIT activities managed through taxable REIT subsidiaries is subject to federal, state and local income taxes.  In 2007, we formed the following wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiaries in connection with the acquisition of the lodging portfolios and student housing: Barclay Holdings, Inc., Inland American Holding TRS, Inc., and Inland American Communities Third Party, Inc. Taxable income from non-REIT activities managed through these taxable REIT subsidiaries is subject to federal, state, and local income taxes. As such, our taxable REIT subsidiaries are required to pay income taxes at the applicable rates.  Liquidity and Capital Resources  Our principal demand for funds has been:  · to invest in  properties;  · to invest in joint ventures and developments;  · to fund notes receivable;  · to invest in REIT marketable securities;  · to pay our operating expenses and the operating expenses of our properties;  · to pay expenses associated with our public offerings; and  · to make distributions to our stockholders.    -63-    Generally, our cash needs have been funded from:  · the net proceeds from the public offerings of our shares of common stock;  · interest income on investments and dividend and gain on sale income earned on our investment in marketable securities;  · income earned on our investment properties;  · proceeds from borrowings on properties; and  · distributions from our joint venture investments.  Acquisitions and Investments  We completed approximately $1.2 billion of real estate and real estate company acquisitions and investments in the first nine months of 2008.  In addition, we made approximately $208 million of loans during the first nine months of 2008.  These acquisitions and investments were consummated through wholly-owned subsidiaries and were funded with available cash, mortgage indebtedness, and the proceeds from the offering of our shares of common stock.  Details of our 2008 acquisitions and investments are summarized below.  Real Estate and Real Estate Company Acquisitions  During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we purchased 142 retail properties containing approximately 1.0 million square feet for approximately $298 million, one industrial property containing 1.3 million square feet for approximately $48.9 million and four office properties containing approximately 82.9 thousand square feet for $9.1 million.  We placed into service four multi-family development properties containing 791 thousand square feet at a cost of $163.0 million.  We also purchased a vacant parcel of land for approximately $26 million to develop a multi-family/retail project for approximately $92 million.  On February 8, 2008, we consummated the merger among our wholly-owned subsidiary, Inland American Urban Hotels, Inc., and RLJ Urban Lodging Master, LLC and related entities, referred to herein as "RLJ," a real estate investment trust that owns upscale, full service and select-service lodging properties and other limited-service lodging properties.  At the time of the merger RLJ owned 22 hotels with 4,059 rooms. The total cost of the merger was approximately $932.2 million, including $22.3 million paid to our Business Manager as an acquisition fee.  Investments in Joint Ventures and Developments  Details of our investment in joint ventures for 2008 are summarized below.  · On January 24, 2008, we entered into a joint venture agreement to form Woodbridge Crossing GP, L.L.C.  The purpose of the venture is to acquire certain land located in Wylie, Texas and then to develop and construct a 268,210 square foot shopping center on that land. The venture has a term of ten years.  The total cost of acquiring and developing the land is expected to be approximately $49.4 million. On February 15, 2008, we contributed approximately $14.1 million to the venture. We are entitled to receive an 11% preferred return on our capital contribution.  · On February 20, 2008, we and our partner agreed to revise certain terms of the joint venture known as Net Lease Strategic Assets Fund L.P.  Under the revised terms, ten properties have been excluded from the ventures initial target portfolio.  Consequently, the initial portfolio of properties now consists of forty-three primarily single-tenant net leased assets, referred to herein as the Initial Properties, with an aggregate purchase price of $747.5 million (including the assumption of approximately $330.3 million of non-recourse first mortgage financing and $4 million in closing costs). The Initial Properties contain an aggregate of more than six million net rentable square feet.  Under the revised terms of the venture, we are required to contribute approximately $210 million to the venture toward the purchase of the Initial Properties. We initially contributed approximately $121.9 million to the venture.  These funds were used by the venture to purchase thirty of the Initial Properties from Lexington and its subsidiaries for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $408.5 million.  On March 25, 2008, we  -64-    contributed $72.5 million to the venture.  These funds were used by the venture to purchase eleven additional Initial Properties from Lexington for an aggregate purchase price of $270.2 million. On May 30, 2008, we completed the acquisition of the remaining two Initial Properties for $19.0 million.  The terms of the joint venture also have been modified to revise the sequence of distributions that will be paid on any future capital contributions by us and our venture partner.  More specifically, we and our venture partner intend to invest an additional $127.5 million and $22.5 million, respectively, in the venture to acquire additional specialty single-tenant triple-net leased assets, in addition to the Initial Properties.  With respect to these contributions, after the preferred returns and the preferred equity redemption amounts have been paid, we and our venture partner will be entitled to receive distributions until the point at which we have received distributions equal to the amount of capital we have invested, on a pro rata basis.  · On March 10, 2008, we entered into a joint venture to acquire four parcels of land known as Christenbury Corners, located in Concord, North Carolina, and to develop a 404,593 square foot retail center on that land.  We are entitled to receive a preferred return, paid on a quarterly basis, in an amount equal to 11% per annum on our capital contribution through the first twenty-four months after the date of our initial investment.  If we maintain our investment in the project for more than twenty-four months, we are entitled to receive a preferred return in an amount equal to 12% per annum over the remainder of the term. On March 10, 2008, we contributed $11 million to the venture.  · On May 16, 2008, we entered into a joint venture with Weber/Inland American Lewisville TC, LP to develop a retail center with the total cost expected to be approximately $56.8 million.  We contributed $7.9 million to the venture and will receive a preferred return equal to 11% per annum on the capital contribution.  This entity is considered to be a VIE as defined in FIN 46(R) and we are not considered the primary beneficiary.  · On July 9, 2008, we invested $100 million in Wakefield Capital, LLC (Wakefield).  We invested $100 million in exchange for a Series A Convertible Preferred Membership interest and is entitled to a 10.5% preferred dividend.  Wakefield owns 117 senior living properties containing 7,281 operating units/beds, one medical office building and a research campus totaling 313,204 square feet.  · On August 2, 2008, we entered into a joint venture with Lex-Win Concord LLC.  The joint venture, known as Concord Debt Holdings, LLC, originates and acquires real estate securities and real estate related loans.  Under the terms of the joint venture agreement, we initially contributed $20 million to the venture in exchange for preferred membership interests in the venture, with additional contributions, up to $100 million in total, over an eighteen-month period; provided that if $65 million of capital contributions is not called from us during the first twelve months, we will not be required to make any additional contributions.  Our capital contributions will be used by the venture primarily for the origination and acquisition of additional debt instruments including whole loans, B notes and mezzanine loans.  We are entitled to a 10% preferred return.  Investments in Marketable Securities  As part of our overall strategy, we may acquire REITs and other real estate operating companies and we may also invest in the marketable securities of other REIT entities.  During 2008, we invested approximately $161.7 million in the marketable securities of other real estate operating companies, including REITs.  As of September 30, 2008, we had an unrealized gain of $19.5 million on our marketable securities compared to an unrealized loss of $(64.3) million at December 31, 2007.  Subsequent to September 30, 2008, our investment in marketable securities have experienced significant declines.  If our stock positions do not recover we may need to record additional impairments in the fourth quarter of 2008 or during the year ended 2009.  These impairments are taken where we determine that declines in the stock price of our marketable securities are other-than-temporary.  Other-than-temporary impairments are not necessarily permanent.  These securities continue to pay significant dividends and we realized a leveraged yield of 7.2% during the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  We view these as long term investments.  A more detailed discussion of our equity price risk is discussed in Item 3, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.  Distributions  We paid cash distributions to our stockholders during the period from January 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008 totaling $288.5 million.  We expect to continue paying monthly cash distributions at a per share rate of $.05167 or $.62 on  -65-    annualized basis through the remainder of 2008. These cash distributions were paid from our cash flow from operations which was $299.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  Our funds from operations was $231.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  The decline in funds from operations per weighted average share, which negatively affected our ability to pay distributions from funds from operations, resulted from non-cash impairments we recognized with respect to our investments in marketable securities.  Financing Activities and Contractual Obligations  Stock Offering  Our initial offering of shares of common stock terminated as of the close of business on July 31, 2007.  We had sold a total of 469,598,762 shares in the primary offering and approximately 9,720,991 shares pursuant to the offering of shares through the dividend reinvestment plan.  A follow-on  registration statement for an offering of up to 500,000,000 shares of common stock at $10.00 each and up to 40,000,000 shares at $9.50 each pursuant to our distribution reinvestment plan was declared effective by the SEC on August 1, 2007.  Through September 30, 2008, we had sold a total of 249,218,510 shares in the follow-on primary offering and 24,429,989 shares under the distribution reinvestment plan.  As a result of these sales, we have raised a total of approximately $7.4 billion of gross offering proceeds as of September 30, 2008.  Our total offering costs for both our initial and follow on-offering as of September 30, 2008 were approximately $751.2 million.  Borrowings  During the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, we borrowed approximately $55.3 and $73.9 million, respectively, against our portfolio of marketable securities.  We borrowed approximately $1.3 billion secured by mortgages on our properties and paid approximately $12.6 million in loan fees to procure these mortgages for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  We borrowed approximately $947.7 million secured by mortgages on our properties and paid approximately $10.6 million in loan fees to procure these mortgages for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.  We have entered into interest rate lock agreements with lenders designed to fix interest rates on mortgage debt on identified properties we own or expect to purchase in the future.  These agreements require us to deposit certain amounts with the lenders.  The deposits are applied as credits as the loans are funded.  As of September 30, 2008, we had approximately $6.8 million of rate lock deposits outstanding.  The agreements fixed interest rates between 4.67% and 6.25% on approximately $136.3 million in principal.  Our interest rate risk is monitored using a variety of techniques, including periodically evaluating fixed interest rate quotes on all variable rate debt and the costs associated with converting the debt to fixed rate debt.  Also, existing fixed and variable rate loans that are scheduled to mature in the next year or two are evaluated for possible early refinancing and or extension due to consideration given to current interest rates.  The table below presents, on a consolidated basis, the principal amount, weighted average interest rates and maturity date (by year) on our mortgage debt as of September 30, 2008 (dollar amounts are stated in thousands).  20082009201020112012ThereafterMaturing debt :Fixed rate debt (mortgage     loans)-50,000183,662103,44694,0272,550,317Variable rate debt (mortgage     loans)283,923319,379327,925153,13225,599187,873Weighted average interest rate on debt:Fixed rate debt (mortgage     loans)-6.755.055.195.735.99Variable rate debt (mortgage     loans)5.264.574.324.834.105.29   -66-    The debt maturity excludes mortgage discounts and premiums associated with debt assumed at acquisition of which $8.5 million, net of accumulated amortization, is outstanding as of September 30, 2008.  We have entered into six interest rate swap agreements that have converted $624.1 million of our mortgage loans from variable to fixed rates.  The pay rates range from 2.40% to 4.45% with maturity dates from December 10, 2008 to March 27, 2013.  As of September 30, 2008, we have commitments totaling $275.7 million for various development projects as discussed above.  As of September 30, 2008, we have approximately $283.9 million and $369.4 million in mortgage debt maturing in 2008 and 2009, respectively. We are currently negotiating refinancing this debt with the existing lenders at terms that will most likely be at higher credit spreads and lower loan to value. We currently anticipate that we will be able to repay or refinance all of our debt on a timely basis, and believe we have adequate sources of funds to meet our short term cash needs. However, there can be no assurance that we can obtain such refinancing on satisfactory terms.  Continued volatility in the capital markets could expose us to the risk of not being able to borrow on terms and conditions acceptable to us for future acquisitions or refinancings.  Summary of Cash Flows  Nine months ended September 30, 200820082007(In thousands)Cash provided by operating activities$299,649$158,828Cash used in investing activities(1,740,104)(3,111,517)Cash provided by financing activities2,413,5583,529,673Increase in cash and cash equivalents973,103576,984Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period409,360302,492Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period$1,382,463$879,476  Cash provided by operating activities was $299.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and $158.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively, and was generated primarily from operating income from property operations and interest and dividends.  The increase in cash flows from the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was due primarily to the acquisition of 443 properties since September 30, 2007.  Cash used in investing activities was $1.7 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and $3.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, cash was used primarily for the acquisition of RLJ, the acquisition of 149 properties, the purchase of marketable securities, the funding of notes receivable, and funding to our joint ventures.  Cash provided by financing activities was $2.4 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and $3.5 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, we generated proceeds from the sale of shares, net of offering costs paid and share repurchases, of approximately $1.8 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively.  We generated approximately $55.3 million and $73.9 million by borrowing against our portfolio of marketable securities for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  We generated approximately $885 million from borrowings secured by mortgages on our properties and paid approximately $12.6 million for loan fees to procure these mortgages for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  We generated approximately $694.3 million from borrowings secured by mortgages on our properties and paid approximately $10.6 million for loan fees to procure these mortgages for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, we paid approximately $288.5 and $144.9 million in distributions to our common stockholders.  We also paid off mortgage debt in the amount of $13.1 and $20.2 million in nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.  We consider all demand deposits, money market accounts and investments in certificates of deposit and repurchase agreements with a maturity of six months or less, at the date of purchase, to be cash equivalents.  We maintain our cash and cash equivalents at financial institutions.  The combined account balances at one or more institutions periodically exceed the Federal Depository Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance coverage and, as a result, there is a  -67-    concentration of credit risk related to amounts on deposit in excess of FDIC insurance coverage.  We believe that the risk is not significant, as we do not anticipate that any financial institution will be fail to satisfy withdrawal requests on our accounts.  Contractual Obligations  The table below presents, on a consolidated basis, obligations and commitments to make future payments under debt obligations (including interest), and lease agreements as of September 30, 2008 (dollar amounts are stated in thousands).  Payments due by periodLess thanMore thanTotal1 year1-3 years3-5 years5 yearsLong-Term Debt Obligations$5,654,529334,3951,393,9371,106,3572,819,840Ground Lease Payments$60,8153083,7343,85652,917  We have acquired several properties subject to the obligation to pay the seller additional monies depending on the future leasing and occupancy of the property.  These earnout payments are based on a predetermined formula. Each earnout agreement has a time limit regarding the obligation to pay any additional monies.  If at the end of the time period, certain space has not been leased and occupied, we will not have any further obligation. Assuming all the conditions are satisfied, as of September 30, 2008, we would be obligated to pay as much as $29.1 million in the future as vacant space covered by these earnout agreements is occupied and becomes rent producing.  The information in the above table does not reflect these contractual obligations.  As of September 30, 2008, we had outstanding commitments to fund approximately $350 million into joint ventures.  We intend on funding these commitments with cash on hand of approximately $1.4 billion, and anticipated capital raised through our second offering.  Off Balance Sheet Arrangements  Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures  We account for our interest in these ventures using the equity method of accounting.  Our ownership percentage and related investment in each joint venture is summarized in the following table.  (Dollar amounts stated in thousands).  Joint VentureOwnership %Investment atSeptember 30, 2008 ($)Commitment remaining at September 30, 2008 ($)Net Lease Strategic Asset Fund L.P.85%205,414122,506Cobalt Industrial REIT II24%67,93576,047Lauth Investment Properties, LLC(a)225,63926,739D.R. Stephens Institutional Fund, LLC90%79,51810,919New Stanley Associates, LLP60%9,617-Chapel Hill Hotel Associates, LLC49%9,333-Marsh Landing Hotel Associates, LLC49%4,877-Jacksonville Hotel Associates, LLC48%2,624-Inland CCC Homewood Hotel, LLC83%4,143-Feldman Mall Properties, Inc.(b)47,406-  -68-     Oak Property & Casualty, LLC22%1,529-L-Street Marketplace, LLC20%6,451-PDG/Inland Concord Venture, LLC(c)10,408-Weber/Inland American Lewisville TC, LP(d)8,016-Concord Debt Holdings, LLC(e)19,67580,000Wakefield Capital, LLC(f)98,562-Skyport Hotels JV, LLC90%1,58316,320802,730332,531  (a) We own 5% of the common stock and 100% of the preferred.  (b) We own 9.86% of the common stock as of September 30, 2008.  (c) We contributed 100% of the capital with a preferred return.  (d) We contributed 90% of the capital with a preferred return.  (e) We own 100% of the preferred.  (f) We own 100% of the preferred.  Seasonality  The lodging segment is seasonal in nature, reflecting higher revenue and operating income during the second and third quarters. This seasonality can be expected to cause fluctuations in our net property operations for the lodging segment.  Selected Financial Data  The following table shows our consolidated selected financial data relating to our consolidated historical financial condition and results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.  Such selected data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this report (dollar amounts are stated in thousands, except per share amounts.)  For the nine months endedFor the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2008September 30, 2007Total income$770,453291,365Total interest and dividend income$54,10164,922Net income (loss) applicable to common shares$(37,731)52,113Net income (loss) per common share, basic and diluted (a)$(.06).15Distributions declared to common stockholders$298,596161,655  -69-     Distributions per weighted average common share (a)$.47.45Funds From Operations (a)(b)$231,262165,842Funds From Operations per weighted average share (c)$.36.47Cash flows provided by operating activities$299,649158,828Cash flows used in investing activities$(1,740,104)(3,111,517)Cash flows provided by financing activities$2,413,5583,529,673Weighted average number of common shares  outstanding,   basic and diluted641,555,461353,783,448  (a) The net income (loss) per share basic and diluted is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The distributions per common share are based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.  See Footnote (b) below for information regarding our calculation of FFO.  Our distributions of our current and accumulated earnings and profits for federal income tax purposes are taxable to stockholders as ordinary income.  Distributions in excess of these earnings and profits generally are treated as a non-taxable reduction of the stockholder's basis in the shares to the extent thereof, and thereafter as taxable gain for tax purposes. Distributions in excess of earnings and profits have the effect of deferring taxation of the amount of the distributions until the sale of the stockholder's shares.  In order to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we must make annual distributions to stockholders of at least 90% of our REIT taxable income. REIT taxable income does not include net capital gains.  Under certain circumstances, we may be required to make distributions in excess of cash available for distribution in order to meet the REIT distribution requirements.  (b) One of our objectives is to provide cash distributions to our stockholders from cash generated by our operations. Cash generated from operations is not equivalent to our net income from continuing operations as determined under GAAP. Due to certain unique operating characteristics of real estate companies, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts or NAREIT, an industry trade group, has promulgated a standard known as "Funds from Operations" or "FFO" for short, which it believes more accurately reflects the operating performance of a REIT such as us.   As defined by NAREIT, FFO means net income computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains (or losses) from sales of property, plus depreciation and amortization on real property and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures in which we hold an interest.  FFO is not intended to be an alternative to  "Net Income" as an indicator of our performance nor to  "Cash Flows from Operating Activities" as determined by GAAP as a measure of our capacity to pay distributions. We believe that FFO is a better measure of our operating performance because FFO excludes non-cash items from GAAP net income.  This allows us to compare our property performance to our investment objectives.  Management uses the calculation of FFO for several reasons. We use FFO to compare our performance to that of other REITs.  Additionally, we use FFO in conjunction with our acquisition policy to determine investment capitalization strategy.  FFO is calculated as follows:  Nine Months Ended
September 30,20082007Net income (loss) applicable to common shares$(37,731)52,113Add:Depreciation and amortization:Related to investment properties231,777113,771Related to income (loss) from investment in     unconsolidated entities39,1391,744  -70-     Less:Minority interests' shareDepreciation and amortization related to     investment properties1,9231,786Funds from operations$231,262165,842  c) The decline in funds from operations resulted from non-cash impairments on investment securities.  These impairments are taken where we determine declines in the stock price of our marketable securities are other-than-temporary.  Other-than-temporary impairments are not necessarily considered permanent.  These securities continue to pay significant dividends and we realized a leveraged yield of 7.2% during the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  We view these as long term investments.  Subsequent Events  We paid distributions to our stockholders of $.05167 per share totaling $38.1 million in October 2008.  The mortgage debt financings obtained subsequent to September 30, 2008, are detailed in the list below.  (Dollar amounts stated in thousands).  PropertyDate of FinancingApproximate Amount of Loan ($)Interest Per AnnumMaturity Date95th & Cicero10/14/088,9496.03%11/01/13Waterford Place Villas10/22/0816,1175.71%11/01/13Legacy Apartments Portfolio11/07/0890,0985.54% - 6.55%Various  We have acquired the following properties during the period from October 1 to November 12, 2008.  The respective acquisitions are summarized below.  (Dollar amounts stated in thousands).  DateApproximatePropertyAcquiredPurchase PriceDescriptionHyatt Regency  Orange County10/01/08112,000654RoomsHaskell Correctional Facility10/15/0821,069548BedsWaterford Place Villas10/22/0829,304264UnitsSiegen Plaza11/06/0830,250135,183Square FeetLegacy Apartments Portfolio11/07/08132,1091,325Units  On November 12, 2008, we paid off the $60 million mortgage debt financings on The Woodlands hotel at a discount of $5.7 million, for $54.7 million.  On October 30, 2008, we funded an additional $43.5 million to Concord Debt Holdings, LLC.  On October 7, 2008, we acquired a pool of commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) with a face value of approximately $20,000 for $14,000 or a 29% discount from face value.  The securities in this pool of CMBS consist of class A-J bonds, which accrue interest at a coupon rate of 8.56% per annum, have a weighted average life of nine years and are currently generating a net yield of 11.4% after fees.  This pool was underwritten by Morgan Stanley and is rated AAA by Standard & Poors and Fitch.    -71-    Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk  We are subject to market risk associated with changes in interest rates both in terms of variable-rate debt and the price of new fixed-rate debt upon maturity of existing debt and for acquisitions.  We are also subject to market risk associated with our marketable securities investments.  Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower our overall borrowing costs.  If market rates of interest on all of the floating rate debt as of September 30, 2008 permanently increased by 1%, the increase in interest expense on the floating rate debt would decrease future earnings and cash flows by approximately $4.0 million.  If market rates of interest on all of the floating rate debt as of September 30, 2008 permanently decreased by 1%, the decrease in interest expense on the floating rate debt would increase future earnings and cash flows by approximately $4.0 million.  With regard to variable rate financing, we assess interest rate cash flow risk by continually identifying and monitoring changes in interest rate exposures that may adversely impact expected future cash flows and by evaluating hedging opportunities.  We maintain risk management control systems to monitor interest rate cash flow risk attributable to both of our outstanding or forecasted debt obligations as well as our potential offsetting hedge positions.  The risk management control systems involve the use of analytical techniques, including cash flow sensitivity analysis, to estimate the expected impact of changes in interest rates on our future cash flows.  We monitor interest rate risk using a variety of techniques, including periodically evaluating fixed interest rate quotes on all variable rate debt and the costs associated with converting the debt to fixed rate debt.  Also, existing fixed and variable rate loans that are scheduled to mature in the next year or two are evaluated for possible early refinancing and or extension due to consideration given to current interest rates.  The table below presents mortgage debt principal amounts and weighted average interest rates by year and expected maturity to evaluate the expected cash flows and sensitivity to interest rate changes (dollar amounts are stated in thousands).  20082009201020112012ThereafterMaturing debt :Fixed rate debt (mortgage     loans)-50,000183,662103,44694,0272,550,317Variable rate debt (mortgage     loans)283,923319,379327,925153,13225,599187,873Weighted average interest rate on debt:Fixed rate debt (mortgage     loans)-6.755.055.195.735.99Variable rate debt (mortgage     loans)5.264.574.324.834.105.29  The debt maturity excludes mortgage discounts associated with debt assumed at acquisition of which $8.5 million, net of accumulated amortization, is outstanding as of September 30, 2008.  We may use derivative financial instruments to hedge exposures to changes in interest rates on loans secured by our properties.  To the extent we do, we are exposed to credit risk and market risk.  Credit risk is the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract.  When the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, the counterparty owes us, which creates credit risk for us.  When the fair value of a derivative contract is negative, we owe the counterparty and, therefore, it does not possess credit risk.  It is our policy to enter into these transactions with the same party providing the financing.  In the alternative, we will seek to minimize the credit risk in derivative instruments by entering into transactions with what we believe are high-quality counterparties.  Market risk is the adverse effect on the value of a financial instrument that results from a change in interest rates.  The market risk associated with interest-rate contracts is managed by establishing and monitoring parameters that limit the types and degree of market risk that may be undertaken.  We have, and may in the future enter into, derivative positions that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Because these derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, the gains or losses resulting from their mark-to-market at the end of each reporting period are recognized as an increase or decrease in interest expense on our  -72-    consolidated statements of income. In addition, we are, and may in the future be, subject to additional expense based on the notional amount of the derivative positions and a specified spread over LIBOR. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we recognized gains of approximately $12 thousand from these positions.  Equity Price Risk  We are exposed to equity price risk as a result of our investments in marketable equity securities. Equity price risk changes as the volatility of equity prices changes or the values of corresponding equity indices change.  Other than temporary impairments were $76.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The overall stock market and REIT stocks, including our investments, have experienced significant declines since September 30, 2008. We believe that our investments will continue to generate dividend income and, if the REIT market recovers, we could recognize gains on sale. However, due to general economic and credit market uncertainties, it is difficult to project when the REIT market and our portfolio value will recover.  If our stock positions do not recover before December 31, 2008, we could take additional impairment losses, which could be material to our net income.  While it is difficult to project what factors may affect the prices of equity sectors and how much the effect might be, the table below illustrates the impact of a 10% increase and a 10% decrease in the price of the equities held by us would have on the value of our total assets and the book value as of September 30, 2008.  (Dollar amounts stated in thousands)  Hypothetical 10% Decrease inHypothetical 10% Increase inFair ValueMarket ValueMarket ValueMarketable equity securities376,328(37,633)37,633  Derivatives  The following table summarizes our interest rate swap contracts outstanding as of September 30, 2008 (dollar amounts stated in thousands):  Swap EndPayReceive FloatingNotionalFair Value as ofDate EnteredEffective DateDate (1)Fixed RateRate IndexAmountSeptember 30, 2008(2)November 16, 2007November 20, 2007April 1, 20114.45%1 month LIBOR$    24,425(634)December 14, 2007December 18, 2007December 10, 20084.32%1 month LIBOR281,168(302)February 6, 2008February 6, 2008January 29, 20104.39%1 month LIBOR200,0001,182March 28, 2008March 28, 2008March 27, 20133.32%1 month LIBOR33,062694March 28, 2008March 28, 2008March 31, 20112.81%1 month LIBOR50,000699March 28, 2008March 28, 2008March 27, 20102.40%1 month LIBOR35,450399$  624,105$    2,038  (1)  Swap end date represents the outside date of the interest rate swap for the purpose of establishing its fair value.  (2)  The fair value was determined by a discounted cash flow model based on changes in interest rates.  We and MB REIT entered into a put/call agreement as a part of the MB REIT transaction.  This agreement is considered a derivative instrument and is accounted for pursuant to SFAS No. 133.  Derivatives are required to be  recorded on the balance sheet at fair value.  If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. The fair value of the put/call agreement is estimated using the Black-Scholes model.  -73-     Item 4. Controls and Procedures  Controls and Procedures  As required by Rule 13a-15(b) and Rule 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), our management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, evaluated as of September 30, 2008, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e). Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures, as of September 30, 2008, were effective for the purpose of ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the rules and forms of the Exchange Act and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.  Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting  There were no significant changes to our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) or Rule 15d-15(f)) during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.  -74-    Part II - Other Information  Item 1.  Legal Proceedings  On February 20, 2008, Crockett Capital Corporation, or Crockett, filed a demand for arbitration with the American Arbitration Association against our subsidiary, Inland American Winston Hotels, Inc., referred to herein as Inland American Winston, and WINN Limited Partnership, or WINN, with respect to three construction management services agreements entered into by the parties in August 2007. On August 27, 2008, Inland American Winston and WINN entered into a settlement agreement with Crockett, pursuant to which Inland American Winston and WINN paid $52,750 to Crockett and Crockett withdrew its arbitration demand.  There have been no additional material developments to our pending legal proceedings during the three months ended September 30, 2008.  Item 1A.  Risk Factors    Three tenants generated a significant portion of our revenue, and rental payment defaults by significant tenants could adversely affect our results of operations.  As of September 30, 2008, approximately 11% of our rental revenue was generated by properties leased to AT&T, Inc. and 17% of our rental revenue was generated by properties leased to SunTrust Banks, Inc. and Citizens Bank.  As a result of the concentration of revenue generated from these properties, if AT&T or SunTrust and Citizens were to cease paying rent or fulfilling its other monetary obligations, we could have significantly reduced rental revenues or higher expenses until the defaults were cured or the three properties were leased to a new tenant or tenants.  In addition, the concentration of these tenants within the banking industry increases the likelihood that our operating results and ability to pay distributions will be impacted by any changes affecting the banking industry.      Geographic concentration of our portfolio may make us particularly susceptible to adverse economic developments in the real estate markets of those areas.  In the event that we have a concentration of properties in a particular geographic area, our operating results and ability to make distributions are likely to be impacted by economic changes affecting the real estate markets in that area. A stockholders investment will be subject to greater risk to the extent that we lack a geographically diversified portfolio of properties. For example, as of September 30, 2008, approximately 5%, 6%, 6%, 11% and 11% of our base rental income of our consolidated portfolio, excluding our lodging facilities, was generated by properties located in the Dallas, Washington, D.C., Minneapolis, Chicago and Houston metropolitan areas, respectively.  Consequently, our financial condition and ability to make distributions could be materially and adversely affected by any significant adverse developments in those markets.  Additionally, at September 30, 2008, forty-two of our lodging facilities, or approximately 43% of our lodging portfolio, were located in the eight eastern seaboard states ranging from Connecticut to Florida, including thirteen hotels located in North Carolina.  Thus, adverse events in these areas, such as recessions, hurricanes or other natural disasters, could cause a loss of revenues from these hotels. Further, several of the hotels are located near the Atlantic Ocean and are exposed to more severe weather than hotels located inland. Elements such as salt water and humidity can increase or accelerate wear on the hotels weatherproofing and mechanical, electrical and other systems, and cause mold issues. As a result, we may incur additional operating costs and expenditures for capital improvements at these hotels.  This geographic concentration also exposes us to risks of oversupply and competition in these markets. Significant increases in the supply of certain property types, including hotels, without corresponding increases in demand could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and our ability to pay distributions.  Conditions of franchise agreements could adversely affect us.  As of September 30, 2008, all of our wholly-owned or partially owned properties were operated under franchises with nationally recognized franchisors including Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Hotels Corporation, Intercontinental Hotels Group PLC and Choice Hotels International. These agreements generally contain specific standards for, and restrictions and limitations on, the operation and maintenance of a hotel in order to maintain uniformity within the franchisors system. These standards are subject to change over time, in some cases at the discretion of the franchisor, and may restrict our ability to make improvements or modifications to a hotel without the consent of the franchisor. Conversely, these  -75-    standards may require us to make certain improvements or modifications to a hotel, even if we do not believe the capital improvements are necessary or desirable or will result in an acceptable return on our investment. Compliance with these standards could require us to incur significant expenses or capital expenditures, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and ability to pay distributions.  These agreements also permit the franchisor to terminate the agreement in certain cases such as a failure to pay royalties and fees or perform our other covenants under the franchise agreement, bankruptcy, abandonment of the franchise, commission of a felony, assignment of the franchise without the consent of the franchisor or failure to comply with applicable law or maintain applicable standards in the operation and condition of the relevant hotel. If a franchise license terminates due to our failure to make required improvements or to otherwise comply with its terms, we may be liable to the franchisor for a termination payment. These payments vary. Also, these franchise agreements do not renew automatically. We received notice from a franchisor that the franchise license agreements for two hotels, aggregating 319 rooms, which expire in March 2009 and November 2010, will not be renewed. There can be no assurance that other licenses will be renewed upon the expiration thereof. The loss of a number of franchise licenses and the related termination payments could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and ability to pay distributions.  Actions of our joint venture partners could negatively impact our performance.  As of September 30, 2008, we had entered into joint venture agreements with 17 entities to fund the development or acquisition of office, industrial/distribution, retail, lodging, healthcare and mixed use properties. We have invested a total of approximately $835 million in cash in these joint ventures, which we do not consolidate for financial reporting purposes.  Our organizational documents do not limit the amount of available funds that we may invest in these joint ventures, and we intend to continue to develop and acquire properties through joint ventures with other persons or entities when warranted by the circumstances. The venture partners may share certain approval rights over major decisions and these investments may involve risks not otherwise present with other methods of investment in real estate, including, but not limited to:  · that our co-member, co-venturer or partner in an investment might become bankrupt, which would mean that we and any other remaining general partners, members or co-venturers would generally remain liable for the partnerships, limited liability companys or joint ventures liabilities;  · that our co-member, co-venturer or partner may at any time have economic or business interests or goals which are or which become inconsistent with our business interests or goals;  · that our co-member, co-venturer or partner may be in a position to take action contrary to our instructions or requests or contrary to our policies or objectives, including our current policy with respect to maintaining our qualification as a REIT;  · that, if our partners fail to fund their share of any required capital contributions, we may be required to contribute that capital;  · that joint venture, limited liability company and partnership agreements often restrict the transfer of a co-venturers, members or partners interest or may otherwise restrict our ability to sell the interest when we desire or on advantageous terms;  · that our relationships with our partners, co-members or co-venturers are contractual in nature and may be terminated or dissolved under the terms of the agreements and, in such event, we may not continue to own or operate the interests or assets underlying such relationship or may need to purchase such interests or assets at an above-market price to continue ownership;  · that disputes between us and our partners, co-members or co-venturers may result in litigation or arbitration that would increase our expenses and prevent our officers and directors from focusing their time and effort on our business and result in subjecting the properties owned by the applicable partnership, limited liability company or joint venture to additional risk; and  · that we may in certain circumstances be liable for the actions of our partners, co-members or co-venturers.  -76-     We generally seek to maintain sufficient control of our ventures to permit us to achieve our business objectives; however, we may not be able to do so, and the occurrence of one or more of the events described above could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and ability to pay distributions.  Although our sponsor or its affiliates previously have agreed to forgo or defer advisor fees in an effort to maximize cash available for distribution by the other REITs sponsored by our sponsor, our business manager is under no obligation, and may not agree, to continue to forgo or defer its business management fee.  From time to time, our sponsor or its affiliates have agreed to either forgo or defer a portion of the business management fee due them from us and the other REITs sponsored by our sponsor to ensure that each REIT generated sufficient cash from operating, investing and financing activities to pay distributions while continuing to raise capital and acquire properties. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we incurred a $18,500 business management fee and an investment advisory fee of approximately $1.8 million, together which are less than the full 1% fee that the business manager could be paid.  In each case, our sponsor or its affiliates, including our business manager, determined the amounts that would be forgone or deferred in their sole discretion and, in some cases, were paid the deferred amounts in later periods. In the case of Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc., or Inland Western, our sponsor also advanced monies to Inland Western to pay distributions. There is no assurance that our business manager will continue to forgo or defer all or a portion of its business management fee during the periods that we are raising capital, which may affect our ability to pay distributions or have less cash available to acquire real estate assets.  The risk factor Neither we nor our Business Manager or its affiliates have experience in the lodging industry, and the related discussion thereunder, which appears in our Form 10-K filed March 31, 2008, has been removed.  Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds  Share Repurchase Program  The table below outlines the shares we repurchased pursuant to our share repurchase program during the quarter ended September 30, 2008.  Total Number of Shares RepurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Repurchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsMaximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased UnderJuly 2008676,632$9.30676,632(1)August 2008579,444$9.32579,444(1)September 2008494,919$9.34494,919(1)Total1,750,9951,750,995  (1) Subject to funds being available, we will limit the number of shares repurchased pursuant to our share repurchase program during any consecutive twelve month period to 5% of the number of outstanding shares of common stock at the beginning of that twelve month period.  Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities  None.  Item 4.  Submission of Matter to a Vote of Security Holders  None.  Item 5.  Other Information  Not Applicable.   -77-     Item 6.  Exhibits  The representations, warranties and covenants made by us in any agreement filed as an exhibit to this Form 10-Q are made solely for the benefit of the parties to the agreement, including, in some cases, for the purpose of allocating risk among the parties to the agreement, and should not be deemed to be representations, warranties or covenants to, or with, you.  Moreover, these representations, warranties and covenants should not be relied upon as accurately describing or reflecting the current state of our affairs.  The exhibits filed in response to Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed on the Exhibit Index attached hereto.     -78-    SIGNATURES  Pursuant to the requirements 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.  INLAND AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.  /s/ Brenda G. Gujral/s/ Lori J. FoustBy:Brenda G. GujralBy:Lori J. FoustPresident and DirectorTreasurer and principal financial officerDate:November 14, 2008Date:November 14, 2008     -79-    Exhibit Index  EXHIBIT NO.DESCRIPTION3.1Fifth Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrants Form 8-K, as filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 19, 2007)3.2Amended and Restated Bylaws of Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc., effective as of December 4, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrants Form 8-K, as filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2008)4.1Distribution Reinvestment Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrants Form S-11 Registration Statement, as filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 19, 2006 (file number 333-139504))4.2Share Repurchase Program (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrants Form S-11 Registration Statement, as filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 19, 2006 (file number 333-139504))4.3Independent Director Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrants Form S-11 Registration Statement, as filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 11, 2005 (file number 333-122743))4.4Statement regarding restrictions on transferability of shares of common stock (to appear on stock certificate or to be sent upon request and without charge to stockholders issued shares without certificates) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrants Amendment No. 1 to Form S-11 Registration Statement, as filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 31, 2007 (file number 333-139504))10.1First Amendment to Master Management Agreement, dated September 10, 2008, by and between Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc. and Inland American Apartment Management LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants Form 8-K, as filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 16, 2008)10.2First Amendment to Master Management Agreement, dated September 10, 2008, by and between Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc. and Inland American Retail Management LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrants Form 8-K, as filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 16, 2008)10.3First Amendment to Master Management Agreement, dated September 10, 2008, by and between Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc. and Inland American Office Management LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrants Form 8-K, as filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 16, 2008)10.4First Amendment to Master Management Agreement, dated September 10, 2008, by and between Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc. and Inland American Industrial Management LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrants Form 8-K, as filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 16, 2008)  -80-     31.1Certification by Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*31.2Certification by Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*32.1Certification by Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*32.2Certification by Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**     Filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.   -81-