WESTERN INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE TRUST
10-Q, 1995-08-08
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549


                                    FORM 10-Q


                QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934



For the Quarter ended June 30, 1995                   Commission File No. 0-2809



                      WESTERN INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE TRUST
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
             ------------------------------------------------------


            California                                 94-6100058
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(State or other jurisdiction of                     (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                     Identification No.)


 3450 California Street, San Francisco, CA                94118
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(Address of principal executive offices)               (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number,
including area code                                  (415) 929-0211
                                               ---------------------------------


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 such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.


                    Yes   X                    No
                        -------                   -------

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the end of the period covered by this report.


            Shares of Beneficial Interest, No Par Value - 16,945,151

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                      WESTERN INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE TRUST


                                  INDEX TO 10-Q



PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                           Page
                                                                          ----

Item 1.   Financial Statements

          Balance Sheets - June 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994 (unaudited)   3

          Statements of Income - Three and six months ended June 30, 1995
               and 1994 (unaudited)                                          4

          Statements of Shareholders' Equity - Six months ended June 30,
               1995 and year ended December 31, 1994 (unaudited)             5

          Statements of Cash Flows - Six months ended June 30, 1995 and
          1994 (unaudited)                                                   6


          Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)                        7-9



Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
               Condition and Results of Operations                       10-12



PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION                                              13-14



SIGNATURE                                                                   14

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                         PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.     Financial Statements



                      WESTERN INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE TRUST

                                 Balance Sheets
                                  (Unaudited)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

ASSETS                                                      June 30,    December 31,
                                                              1995         1994
                                                          --------------------------
                                                                 (In thousands)
<S>                                                         <C>         <C>
Real estate investments:
     Real estate owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $393,672    $389,094
     Less accumulated depreciation and amortization. . .     (55,955)    (50,802)
                                                            --------    --------
          Net real estate investments. . . . . . . . . .     337,717     338,292

Cash and cash equivalents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         562         648
Deferred long-term debt issuance costs, net. . . . . . .       2,612       2,794
Accounts receivable and other assets . . . . . . . . . .       5,187       5,438
                                                            --------    --------
                                                            $346,078    $347,172
                                                            --------    --------
                                                            --------    --------

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Bank line of credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      27,000      23,645
Convertible debentures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      63,614      65,731
Senior notes, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      49,875      49,868
Real estate loan payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       1,329       1,362
                                                            --------    --------
                                                             141,818     140,606


Interest payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       1,477       1,497
Prepaid rents and security deposits. . . . . . . . . . .       1,317       1,272
Other liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       1,191       1,113
                                                            --------    --------
     Total liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     145,803     144,488
                                                            --------    --------




Shareholders' equity:
     Shares of beneficial interest, no par value,
          unlimited share authorization.
          Issued and outstanding:
          June 30, 1995 -  16,945,151 shares;
          December 31, 1994 - 16,734,532 shares. . . . .     239,723     237,341
     Accumulated dividends in excess of net income . . .     (39,448)    (34,657)
                                                            --------    --------

     Commitments and contingencies (note E)
     Total shareholders' equity. . . . . . . . . . . . .     200,275     202,684
                                                            --------    --------
                                                            $346,078    $347,172
                                                            --------    --------
                                                            --------    --------
</TABLE>

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                      WESTERN INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE TRUST

                              Statements of Income
                                  (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                            Three Months Ended            Six Months Ended
                                                                 June 30,                     June 30,
                                                                 --------                     --------
                                                            1995         1994            1995         1994
                                                        --------------------------------------------------------
                                                             (In thousands, except share and per share data)
<S>                                                      <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
REVENUES:
     Minimum rents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $     9,396   $     8,051   $    18,376   $    16,115
     Percentage rents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           128           114           266           270
     Recoveries from tenants . . . . . . . . . . . . .         1,973         1,572         3,156         2,391
     Other income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            92         1,146           281         1,613
                                                         -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        11,589        10,883        22,079        20,389
                                                         -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------

EXPENSES:
     Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         2,924         2,455         5,823         4,528
     Property operating costs. . . . . . . . . . . . .         2,336         1,856         3,947         3,138
     Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . .         2,715         2,337         5,396         4,608
     Other operating expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . .           711           672         1,417         1,368
     General and administrative. . . . . . . . . . . .           473           412           905           817
                                                         -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------
Total expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         9,159         7,732        17,488        14,459
                                                         -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------

     Income from operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . .         2,430         3,151         4,591         5,930
                                                         -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------

Gains on sales of real estate investments. . . . . . .            --         1,749            --         5,378
                                                         -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------


     Net income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $     2,430   $     4,900   $     4,591   $    11,308
                                                         -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------
                                                         -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------

Per share data:

     Income from operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $     0.145   $     0.189   $     0.274   $     0.356
                                                         -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------

     Gains on sales of real estate investments . . . .   $        --   $     0.105   $        --   $     0.323
                                                         -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------

     Net income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $     0.145   $     0.294   $     0.274   $     0.679
                                                         -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------
                                                         -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------

     Cash dividends paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $      0.28   $      0.28   $      0.56   $      0.56
                                                         -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------
                                                         -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------

Weighted average number of shares outstanding. . . . .    16,771,742    16,667,946    16,757,419    16,657,029
                                                         -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------
                                                         -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------

</TABLE>

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                      WESTERN INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE TRUST

                       Statements of Shareholders' Equity


                       Six Months Ended June 30, 1995 and
                          Year Ended December 31, 1994
                                  (Unaudited)
                       (In thousands, except share data)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                                     Accumulated
                                                                 Shares of            Dividends         Total
                                                             Beneficial Interest      in Excess         Share-
                                                             -------------------        of Net         holders'
                                                            Number          Amount      Income          Equity
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------



<S>                                                       <C>             <C>           <C>           <C>
Balance, January 1, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    16,645,791      $236,178      $(31,240)     $204,938
Net proceeds from issuance of shares . . . . . . . . .        63,740           834            --           834
Debenture redemptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        25,001           329            --           329
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            --            --        15,266        15,266
Cash dividends paid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            --            --       (18,683)      (18,683)
                                                          ----------      --------      --------      --------
Balance, December 31, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    16,734,532       237,341       (34,657)      202,684

Net proceeds from issuance of shares . . . . . . . . .        28,048           335            --           335
Debenture redemptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       182,571         2,047            --         2,047
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            --            --         4,591         4,591
Cash dividends paid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            --            --        (9,382)       (9,382)
                                                          ----------      --------      --------      --------

BALANCE, JUNE 30, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    16,945,151      $239,723      $(39,448)     $200,275
                                                          ----------      --------      --------      --------
</TABLE>

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                      WESTERN INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE TRUST

                            Statements of Cash Flows
                                  (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                  Six Months Ended
                                                                       June 30,
                                                                   1995        1994
                                                                ------------------------
                                                                     (In thousands)
<S>                                                             <C>            <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
     Net income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $  4,591       $ 11,308
     Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
             provided by operating activities: . . . . . . .
          Depreciation and amortization                            5,396          4,608
          Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs . . .         198            113
          Gains on sales of real estate investments. . . . .          --         (5,378)
          Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable
             and other assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         570           (338)
          Increase in deferred rent receivable . . . . . . .        (493)          (276)
          (Decrease) increase in interest payable. . . . . .         (20)         1,476
          Increase (decrease) in prepaid rents, security
             deposits and other liabilities. . . . . . . . .         123            (83)
                                                                --------       --------
          Net cash provided by operating activities. . . . .      10,365         11,430
                                                                --------       --------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
     Proceeds from sales of real estate investments. . . . .          --         19,487
     Acquisitions of real estate investments . . . . . . . .      (3,357)       (48,850)
     Improvements of real estate investments . . . . . . . .      (1,483)        (1,292)
     Recovery of investments in direct financing leases. . .         114             99
     Proceeds from payoff of mortgage loan . . . . . . . . .           -          2,809
                                                                --------       --------
          Net cash used in investing activities. . . . . . .      (4,726)       (27,747)
                                                                --------       --------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
     Advances on bank line of credit . . . . . . . . . . . .      20,200         25,706
     Principal payments on bank line of credit . . . . . . .     (16,845)       (49,444)
     Principal payments on real estate loan payable. . . . .         (33)           (36)
     Net proceeds from issuance of shares. . . . . . . . . .         335            442
     Proceeds from senior notes offering . . . . . . . . . .          --         49,855
     Senior notes issuance costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          --           (509)
     Cash dividends paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      (9,382)        (9,326)
                                                                --------       --------
          Net cash (used in) provided by financing
              activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      (5,725)        16,688
                                                                --------       --------

          Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash
               equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         (86)           371

Cash and cash equivalents, at the beginning of the period. .    $    648       $    328
                                                                --------       --------
                                                                --------       --------

Cash and cash equivalents, at the end of the period. . . . .    $    562       $    699
                                                                --------       --------
                                                                --------       --------

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
     Cash paid during the year for interest. . . . . . . . .    $  5,646       $  2,885
                                                                --------       --------
                                                                --------       --------
</TABLE>

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                      WESTERN INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE TRUST

                          Notes to Financial Statements

                                  June 30, 1995
                                   (Unaudited)

Note A:   BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The financial statements included in this report have been prepared pursuant to
the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Certain information and
footnote disclosure normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or
omitted pursuant to such rules.  Interim results are not necessarily indicative
of results for a full year.  Amounts presented in this report for 1994 are taken
from the Trust's audited financial statements included in its 1994 annual report
on Form 10-K or its unaudited financial statements included in its June 30, 1994
Form 10-Q.

It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the
audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Trust's latest
annual report on Form 10-K.  When necessary, reclassifications have been made to
prior period balances to conform to current period presentation.

Note B:   PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITIONS

During June, 1995, the Trust acquired  an undeveloped pad adjacent to its Plaza
580 Shopping Center for  $403,000.  The Trust has commenced the development
process of building 5,600 square feet of gross leasable area on the pad and is
engaged in negotiations with prospective tenants for the space.

During May, 1995, the Trust entered into an agreement to sell a 54,917 square
foot undeveloped portion of its Elko Phase II property for $165,000.  The Trust
anticipates completing the sale during August, 1995.  The sales proceeds are
planned to be used to acquire a property pursuant to a tax-deferred exchange.

During the quarter ended June 30, 1995, the Trust received $58,000 of guaranteed
lease payments relating to properties acquired in 1994.  The Trust has treated
these payments as a reduction of the property basis.

At June 30, 1995, the Trust owned 62 income producing properties, totaling 4.8
million gross leasable square feet.

Overall occupancy for the Trust's 62 properties at June 30, 1995, was 93.1%, an
increase from the December 31, 1994 occupancy rate of 91.7% and from the June
30, 1994 occupancy rate of 91.1%.  For the Trust's portfolio of fifty retail
properties at June 30, 1995, the occupancy rate was 92.9%.  Occupancy for the
Trust's ten commercial properties was 93.1% at June 30, 1995.  The Trust's two
industrial properties remained at 100% occupancy.

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Note C:  CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

It is the Trust's practice to capitalize certain costs which exceed $4,000 and
are associated with improvement and rental of real estate investments.
Capitalized costs include third party leasing commissions, tenant improvements
and common area improvements.  For the three months ended June 30, 1995, the
Trust capitalized $501,000 of such expenditures.  This amount is comprised of
$72,000 of "build to suit" capital improvements; $15,000 of capitalized costs
incurred in connection with the leasing of previously unleased space; $368,000
of capitalized costs incurred in connection with previously leased space; and
$46,000 of capitalized costs which relate to improvements to common areas.

The Trust's in-house leasing department costs, including related legal and
accounting costs, are expensed as incurred.

Leasing commissions and tenant improvements capitalized during the three months
ended June 30, 1995, were comprised of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Property Type                           New Leases                Renewed Leases
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  Aggregate   Per square      Aggregate   Per square
                                    Amount      Foot            Amount      Foot
                                    ------      ----            ------      ----
<S>                 <C>           <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>
Shopping            Leasing
Centers &           Commissions   $102,088     $1.67          $  -0-       $  -0-
Retail Properties
                    Tenant
                    Improvements   148,989      2.44             -0-          -0-

Commercial          Leasing
                    Commissions     71,703      1.69             -0-          -0-


Total               Leasing
                    Commissions   $173,791     $1.68          $  -0-       $  -0-

                    Tenant
                    Improvements  $148,989     $2.44          $  -0-       $  -0-
</TABLE>



Note D:   DEFERRED RENTAL RECEIVABLE

In compliance with FASB 13, the Trust has recognized deferred rental receivable
in the amounts of $319,000 and $138,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 1995 and
1994, respectively.

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Note E:   CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES

During the quarter ended June 30, 1995, $1,985,000 of the Trust's convertible
debentures were redeemed in accordance with the limited mandatory redemption
provisions of the convertible debentures.  The Trust elected to exchange these
debentures for 172,077 shares of beneficial interest.  Net of the convertible
debentures deferred issuance costs of $66,000, shareholders' equity increased by
$1,919,000 as a result of the redemptions.

Note F:   DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN

In accordance with the Trust's Dividend Reinvestment Plan, the Trust received
$169,000 and issued 14,471 shares of beneficial interest during the quarter
ended June 30, 1995 and received $200,000 and issued 14,287 shares of beneficial
interest during the quarter ended June 30, 1994.

Note G:   FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS

In 1991, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT)
adopted a definition of Funds From Operations (FFO) in order to promote an
industry-wide standard measure of REIT operating performance.  The 1991
definition is as follows:  "FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS means net income (computed in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles), excluding gains or
losses from debt restructuring and sales of property, plus depreciation and
amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint
ventures. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures will be
calculated to reflect funds from operations on the same basis."

In accordance with the 1991 definition, Western calculates FFO for the three
months ended June 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively, as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                     Three months     Three months
                                                        ended            ended
                                                    June 30, 1995    June 30, 1994
                                                    -------------    -------------
<S>                                                 <C>              <C>
Net income                                          $    2,430       $    4,900
Less: Gain on sale of real estate investment                --           (1,749)
Plus: Real property depreciation                         2,444            2,138
      Amortization of tenant improvements costs            140              106
      Amortization of leasing commissions costs             96               51
      Personal property depreciation                        35               42
      Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs          98               64
                                                     ---------        ---------
Funds From Operations                               $    5,243       $    5,552
                                                    ----------       ----------
                                                    ----------       ----------
</TABLE>


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Item 2.        MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                    AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Trust anticipates that cash flows provided by operations and other sources
available to the Trust will continue to provide adequate funds for all current
principal and interest payments as well as dividend payments in accordance with
REIT requirements.  Cash on hand, borrowings under its existing bank line of
credit, as well as other debt and equity alternatives, are expected to provide
the necessary funds to achieve future growth.  The Trust has only one loan
secured by one of its properties. Any incurrence of additional debt would be
subject to limitations imposed by the Indenture executed in connection with the
senior notes and the Trust's bank line of credit.  Additionally, the Trust
jointly owns one property where the co-owner is obligated under a note that is
secured by the property.

As of June 30, 1995, the Trust had approximately $33 million available under its
$60 million bank line of credit.  This facility, which has certain covenants
(including minimum shareholders' equity, maximum ratio of debt to net worth and
income coverage requirements), could be used to fund acquisitions and other cash
requirements.  The bank line of credit's interest rate is either LIBOR plus 1.6%
or the participating banks' reference rate, at the Trust's election.  This
facility expires May 31, 1996, at which time the Trust intends to renew it.

As of June 30, 1995, the Trust has entered into several new leases which call
for approximately $5.4 million in future costs associated with build to suit
leases, tenant improvements and leasing commissions.  These expenditures will be
paid from operating cash flows and borrowings under the bank line of credit.
Two of these leases will expand the Trust's gross leasable area by 53,900 square
feet.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

COMPARISON OF QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 AND 1994

Funds From Operations (1991 NAREIT definition) decreased $309,000, or 6%, to
$5,243,000 for the three months ended June 30, 1995, from $5,552,000 for the
comparable period in 1994.  As described below, this decrease is primarily due
to reduced other income and increased interest expense offset, in part, by
increased rental revenue.  The Trust, along with most industry analysts,
considers Funds From Operations to be an appropriate supplemental measure of the
operating performance of an equity REIT.  Funds From Operations does not replace
net income as a measure of performance or net cash provided by operating
activities as a measure of liquidity.

Minimum rents increased $1,345,000, or 17%, to $9,396,000 for the three months
ended June 30, 1995, from $8,051,000 for the comparable period in 1994.  This
increase primarily reflects increases achieved from the Trust's seven
acquisitions during 1995 and 1994, partially offset by the 1994 dispositions.

Recoveries from tenants increased $401,000, or 26%, to $1,973,000 for the
quarter ended June 30, 1995, from $1,572,000 for the comparable period in 1994.
This increase primarily results from the Trust's 1995 and 1994 acquisitions.


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Other income decreased $1,054,000 to $92,000 from $1,146,000.  The contributing
factors to this decrease were (i) a $600,000 lease termination fee recorded in
the quarter ended June 30, 1994, in consideration for the early termination of a
lease in connection with the shopping center in Red Bluff, California and (ii)
investment income earned in 1994 from the senior notes proceeds prior to the use
of these proceeds for several 1994 acquisitions.

Interest expense increased $469,000 to $2,924,000 for the quarter ended June 30,
1995, from $2,455,000 for the comparable period in 1994.  This 19% increase is
primarily due to the increase in the Trust's bank line of credit borrowings to
partially fund property acquisitions.  For the quarter ended June 30, 1994, the
Trust had no outstanding balance on its bank line of credit for sixty-two (62)
days. For the three months ended June 30, 1995 and 1994, the daily weighted
average amount owing to the bank under the line of credit was $24.3 million and
$2.5 million, respectively.  The weighted average interest rate during these
periods was 8.22% and 6.71%, respectively.

Property operating costs increased $480,000, or 26%, to $2,336,000 for the
quarter ended June 30, 1995, from $1,856,000 for the comparable period in 1994.
This increase primarily is due to the Trust's  acquisitions in 1994 and 1995.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $378,000 to $2,715,000 for the
three months ended June 30, 1995, from $2,337,000 for the three months ended
June 30, 1994.  The increase results from an overall increase in the depreciable
basis of the Trust's portfolio of real estate investments due to the  additions
made by the Trust since the beginning of 1994, net of dispositions.

Income from operations decreased $721,000, or 23% to $2,430,000 or $0.145 per
share, from $3,151,000 or $0.189 per share for the second quarter of 1994.  The
major components of this decrease are decreased other income, increased interest
and depreciation expense offset, in part, by increased rental revenue.

COMPARISON OF SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 AND 1994

Funds From Operations (1991 NAREIT definition) decreased $466,000 to
$10,185,000.  This is a 4% decrease from $10,651,000 earned in the comparable
period of 1994.  As described below, this decrease is primarily due to reduced
other income and increased interest expense, partially offset by increased
minimum rents.

Minimum rents for the six months ended June 30, 1995, were $18.4 million, a $2.3
million increase from the same period in 1994.  This 14% increase is generally
due to increases achieved from the Trust's seven acquisitions during 1995 and
1994, partially offset by the five dispositions in 1994.

Recoveries from tenants increased $765,000, or 32%, to $3.2 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1995, from $2.4 million for the comparable period in 1994.
This increase primarily results from the Trust's 1995 and 1994 acquisitions.


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Other income for the six months ended June 30, 1995, was $281,000, a $1.3
million decrease from the comparable period in 1994.  The contributing factors
to this decrease were (i) a $600,000 lease termination fee recorded in 1994 (ii)
investment income earned in 1994 from the senior notes proceeds prior to the use
of these proceeds for several 1994 acquisitions and (iii) mortgage interest
income earned on a note retired during the second quarter of 1994.

Interest expense increased $1.3 million to $5.8 million for the six months ended
June 30, 1995.  This 29% increase over the 1994 amount of $4.5 million for the
same period primarily results from increased borrowings on the Trust's bank line
of credit, and the senior note interest for a full six months in 1995 compared
to 4 1/2 months of 1994.

Property operating costs were $3.9 million during the six months ended June 30,
1995.  This is a $809,000, or 26%, increase over the same period in 1994 of $3.1
million.  As in the Trust's increase in Recoveries from tenants, this increase
results primarily from the Trust's recent acquisitions.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $788,000 to $5.4 million for the
six months ended June 30, 1995, from $4.6 million for the six months ended June
30, 1994.  The increase results from an overall increase in the depreciable
basis of the Trust's portfolio of real estate investments due to additions made
by the Trust since the beginning of 1994, net of dispositions..

Income from operations was $4.6 million, or $0.274 per share, for the six months
ended June 30, 1995, a $1.3 million decrease from the comparable 1994 figure of
$5.9 million, or $0.356 per share.  The primary reasons for this decrease are
decreased other income, increased interest and depreciation expense, partially
offset by increased minimum rents.


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                          PART   II.  OTHER INFORMATION


ITEMS 1. THROUGH 3.   None


ITEM 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

          At the regular Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Western Investment
          Real Estate Trust, held on May 11, 1995, the following were submitted
          to a vote of security holders:

          (a)  The election of the following trustees to serve for a term of
               three years expiring at the conclusion of the 1998 annual meeting
               of shareholders:  John R. Beckett and Dennis D. Ryan.

               John R. Beckett:  APPROVED - 15,208,738 shares were voted in
               favor and 253,896 shares abstained from voting.

               Dennis D. Ryan:  APPROVED - 15,139,249 shares were voted in favor
               and 323,385 shares abstained from voting.

          (b)  Ratification of the appointment of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP,
               independent certified public accountants, as the Trust's auditors
               for the year ending December 31, 1995.

               APPROVED - 15,278,641 shares were voted in favor, 43,721 shares
               were voted against, and 140,272 shares abstained from voting.

ITEM 5.   None.

ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

          (a)  Exhibits
               (numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K)

               (3)       Declaration of Trust, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.1
                         to Registration Statement on Form S-3 No. 33-22893 and
                         incorporated herein by reference).

               (4.1)     Form of Indenture relating to the 8% Convertible
                         Debentures (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registration
                         Statement on Form S-3 No. 33-22893 and incorporated
                         herein by reference).

               (4.2)     Form of Indenture relating to the Senior Notes (filed
                         as Exhibit 4.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-3
                         No. 33-71270 and incorporated herein by reference).


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               (4.3)     Form of Senior Notes (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to
                         Registration Statement on Form S-3 No. 33-71270 and
                         incorporated herein by reference).

               (10.1)*   Trust's Nonqualified Stock Option Plan (filed as
                         Exhibit 4.2 to Registration Statement on Form S-8 No.
                         33-22893 and incorporated herein by reference).

               (10.2)*   Trust's Trustee Emeritus Plan (filed as an Exhibit to
                         Proxy Statement dated March 25, 1986 and incorporated
                         herein by reference).

                (27)     Financial Data Schedule

          (b)  Reports on Form 8-K.
               None.



__________

*    Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.



                                    SIGNATURE



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.


                                   WESTERN INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE TRUST
                                              (Registrant)


                                      By:   /s/Dennis D. Ryan
                                         ------------------------------
                                              Dennis D. Ryan

                                          Executive Vice President,
                                          Chief Financial Officer
                                               and Trustee



Dated:   August 7, 1995


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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Registrant's statements of income for the six months ended June 30, 1995
and Balance Sheet at June 30, 1995 and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
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<F1>Amounts insignificant
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