AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
10QSB, 1996-08-14
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               SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                     Washington, D.C.  20549
                                
                           FORM 10-QSB
                                
           Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d)
             of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                                
              For the Quarter Ended:  June 30, 1996
                                
                Commission file number:  0-17467
                                
                                
            AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer as Specified in its Charter)


      State of Minnesota                   41-1603719
(State or other Jurisdiction of         (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)        Identification No.)


  1300 Minnesota World Trade Center, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
            (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
                                
                          (612) 227-7333
                   (Issuer's telephone number)
                                
                                
                         Not Applicable
 (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed
                       since last report)
                                
Check  whether  the issuer (1) 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
                                
         Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format:
                                
                       Yes             No   [X]
                                
                                
                                
                                
          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                                
                              INDEX
                                
                                
                                                    

PART I.  Financial Information

 Item 1.  Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1996 and  December 31, 1995    

          Statements for the Periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995:

             Income                                     

             Cash Flows                                 

             Changes in Partners' Capital               

          Notes to Financial Statements                

 Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis     

PART II.  Other Information

 Item 1.  Legal Proceedings                          

 Item 2.  Changes in Securities                      

 Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities            

 Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security  Holders

 Item 5.  Other Information                          

 Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K           



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          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                          BALANCE SHEET
                                
               JUNE 30, 1996 AND DECEMBER 31, 1995
                                
                           (Unaudited)
                                
                                
                             ASSETS

                                                      1996           1995

CURRENT ASSETS:
   Cash and Cash Equivalents                      $  6,390,690   $  6,467,946
   Receivables                                          72,078         79,092
                                                    -----------    -----------
        Total Current Assets                         6,462,768      6,547,038
                                                    -----------    -----------
INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE:
   Land                                              4,590,681      4,852,325
   Buildings and Equipment                           9,642,206     10,154,639
   Accumulated Depreciation                         (2,820,024)    (2,796,130)
                                                    -----------    -----------
                                                    11,412,863     12,210,834
   Land Held for Resale                                261,644              0
                                                    -----------    -----------
           Net Investments in Real Estate           11,674,507     12,210,834
                                                    -----------    -----------
               Total Assets                        $18,137,275    $18,757,872
                                                    ===========    ===========


                       LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
   Payable to AEI Fund Management, Inc.            $    74,707    $    53,187
   Distributions Payable                               433,544        715,773
   Security Deposit                                     37,307         37,307
   Unearned Rent                                        41,118              0
                                                    -----------    -----------
        Total Current Liabilities                      586,676        806,267
                                                    -----------    -----------

PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT):
   General Partners                                    (25,906)       (21,896)
   Limited Partners, $1,000 Unit value;
    30,000 Units authorized; 23,389 Units
    issued; 23,107 Units outstanding                17,576,505     17,973,501
                                                    -----------    -----------
       Total Partners' Capital                      17,550,599     17,951,605
                                                    -----------    -----------
          Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital  $18,137,275    $18,757,872
                                                    ===========    ===========

 The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral
                     part of this statement.
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          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                       STATEMENT OF INCOME
                                
                  FOR THE PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30
                                
                           (Unaudited)
                                
                                
                             Second Quarter Ended         Six Months Ended
                             6/30/96     6/30/95        6/30/96     6/30/95
INCOME:
 Rent                      $ 353,189   $ 571,212      $ 760,092   $ 1,154,026
 Investment Income            82,215         883        163,308         1,692
 Other Income                      0           0              0        36,592
                            ---------   ---------      ---------   -----------
        Total Income         435,404     572,095        923,400     1,192,310
                            ---------   ---------      ---------   -----------

EXPENSES:
 Partnership Administration-
   Affiliates                 59,959      65,877        146,354       150,000
 Partnership Administration
   and Property Management-
   Unrelated Parties          65,204      22,650        101,256        45,230
 Interest                          0       7,649              0        16,969
 Depreciation                103,379     141,280        207,725       282,560
                            ---------   ---------      ---------   -----------
        Total Expenses       228,542     237,456        455,335       494,759
                            ---------   ---------      ---------   -----------

OPERATING INCOME             206,862     334,639        468,065       697,551

GAIN ON DISPOSITION
   OF REAL ESTATE                  0           0         78,290             0

MINORITY INTEREST IN
   OPERATING INCOME                0      (5,815)             0       (11,629)
                            ---------   ---------      ---------   -----------

NET INCOME                 $ 206,862   $ 328,824      $ 546,355   $   685,922
                            =========   =========      =========   ===========

NET INCOME ALLOCATED:
 General Partners          $   2,069   $   3,288      $   5,464   $     6,859
 Limited Partners            204,793     325,536        540,891       679,063
                            ---------   ---------      ---------   -----------
                           $ 206,862   $ 328,824      $ 546,355   $   685,922
                            =========   =========      =========   ===========
NET INCOME PER
  LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNIT
  (23,107 and 23,162 weighted average
   Units outstanding in 1996 and 1995,
    respectively)          $    8.86   $   14.06      $   23.41   $     29.32
                            =========   =========      =========   ===========

 The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral
                     part of this statement.
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          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                     STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                
                  FOR THE PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30
                                
                           (Unaudited)
                                
                                                      1996           1995

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
   Net  Income                                    $   546,355    $   685,922

   Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash
   Provided by Operating Activities:
     Depreciation                                     207,725        282,560
     Gain on Disposition of Real Estate               (78,290)             0
     (Increase) Decrease in Receivables                 7,014        (16,148)
     Increase (Decrease) in Payable to
        AEI Fund Management, Inc.                      21,520        (42,611)
     Decrease in Contract Payable                           0        (17,059)
     Increase in Unearned Rent                         41,118         60,860
     Minority Interest                                      0         (2,270)
                                                   -----------    -----------
        Total Adjustments                             199,087        265,332
                                                   -----------    -----------
        Net Cash Provided By
        Operating Activities                          745,442        951,254
                                                   -----------    -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
    Proceeds from Disposition of Real Estate          406,892              0
                                                   -----------    -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
   Decrease in Distributions Payable                 (282,229)      (108,211)
   Distributions to Partners                         (947,361)      (792,022)
   Decrease in Long-Term Debt - Net                         0        (12,893)
                                                   -----------    -----------
        Net Cash Used For
        Financing Activities                       (1,229,590)      (913,126)
                                                   -----------    -----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
   AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                               (77,256)        38,128

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period      6,467,946        106,795
                                                   -----------    -----------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period          $ 6,390,690    $   144,923
                                                   ===========    ===========

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Interest Paid During the Year                   $         0    $    14,676
                                                   ===========    ===========
                                
 The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral
                     part of this statement.

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          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
            STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL
                                
                  FOR THE PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30
                                
                           (Unaudited)



                                                                    Limited
                                                                  Partnership
                             General      Limited                    Units
                             Partners     Partners      Total     Outstanding


BALANCE, December 31, 1994  $ (39,245)  $16,255,941  $16,216,696    23,161.79

  Distributions                (7,920)    (784,102)     (792,022)

  Net Income                    6,859      679,063       685,922
                             ---------  -----------   -----------  -----------
BALANCE, June 30, 1995      $ (40,306) $16,150,902   $16,110,596    23,161.79
                             =========  ===========   ===========  ===========


BALANCE, December 31, 1995  $ (21,896) $17,973,501   $17,951,605    23,106.79

  Distributions                (9,474)    (937,887)     (947,361)

  Net Income                    5,464      540,891       546,355
                             ---------  -----------   -----------  -----------
BALANCE, June 30, 1996      $ (25,906) $17,576,505   $17,550,599    23,106.79
                             =========  ===========   ===========  ===========



 The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral
                     part of this statement.

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          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                
                          JUNE 30, 1996
                                
                           (Unaudited)
                                

(1)  The  condensed  statements included herein have been  prepared
     by  the Partnership, without audit, pursuant to the rules  and
     regulations  of  the Securities and Exchange  Commission,  and
     reflect   all  adjustments  which  are,  in  the  opinion   of
     management,  necessary to a fair statement of the  results  of
     operations for the interim period, on a basis consistent  with
     the  annual audited statements.  The adjustments made to these
     condensed   statements  consist  only  of   normal   recurring
     adjustments.   Certain information, accounting  policies,  and
     footnote    disclosures   normally   included   in   financial
     statements  prepared  in  accordance with  generally  accepted
     accounting principles have been condensed or omitted  pursuant
     to  such  rules  and  regulations,  although  the  Partnership
     believes  that  the  disclosures  are  adequate  to  make  the
     information  presented not misleading.  It is  suggested  that
     these  condensed financial statements be read  in  conjunction
     with  the  financial statements and the summary of significant
     accounting  policies  and  notes  thereto  included   in   the
     Partnership's latest annual report on Form 10-KSB.
 
(2)  Organization -

     AEI  Real Estate Fund XVII Limited Partnership (Partnership)
     was  formed  to  acquire and lease commercial properties  to
     operating tenants.  The Partnership's operations are managed
     by  AEI  Fund  Management  XVII, Inc.  (AFM),  the  Managing
     General Partner of the Partnership.  Robert P. Johnson,  the
     President  and  sole  shareholder  of  AFM,  serves  as  the
     Individual General Partner of the Partnership.  An affiliate
     of   AFM,   AEI   Fund   Management,  Inc.,   performs   the
     administrative and operating functions for the Partnership.
     
     The   terms   of  the  Partnership  offering  call   for   a
     subscription  price of $1,000 per Limited Partnership  Unit,
     payable   on  acceptance  of  the  offer.   The  Partnership
     commenced  operations  on February  10,  1988  when  minimum
     subscriptions    of   2,000   Limited   Partnership    Units
     ($2,000,000)  were  accepted.   The  Partnership's  offering
     terminated  on  November 1, 1988 when the one-year  offering
     period expired.  The Partnership received subscriptions  for
     23,388.7 Limited Partnership Units ($23,388,700).
     
     Under  the  terms of the Limited Partnership Agreement,  the
     Limited  Partners and General Partners contributed funds  of
     $23,388,700 and $1,000, respectively.  During the  operation
     of the Partnership, any Net Cash Flow, as defined, which the
     General Partners determine to distribute will be distributed
     90% to the Limited Partners and 10% to the General Partners;
     provided,  however, that such distributions to  the  General
     Partners will be subordinated to the Limited Partners  first
     receiving an annual, noncumulative distribution of Net  Cash
     Flow equal to 10% of their Adjusted Capital Contribution, as
     defined,  and, provided further, that in no event  will  the
     General Partners receive less than 1% of such Net Cash  Flow
     per  annum.  Distributions to Limited Partners will be  made
     pro rata by Units.
                                
          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                           (Continued)
                                
(2)  Organization - (Continued)

     Any  Net  Proceeds  of Sale, as defined, from  the  sale  or
     financing of the Partnership's properties which the  General
     Partners determine to distribute will, after provisions  for
     debts  and  reserves, be paid in the following  manner:  (i)
     first,  99%  to the Limited Partners and 1% to  the  General
     Partners until the Limited Partners receive an amount  equal
     to:  (a)  their Adjusted Capital Contribution  plus  (b)  an
     amount  equal  to 6% of their Adjusted Capital  Contribution
     per  annum, cumulative but not compounded, to the extent not
     previously distributed from Net Cash Flow; (ii) next, 99% to
     the  Limited  Partners and 1% to the General Partners  until
     the Limited Partners receive an amount equal to 14% of their
     Adjusted Capital Contribution per annum, cumulative but  not
     compounded, to the extent not previously distributed;  (iii)
     next, to the General Partners until cumulative distributions
     to the General Partners under Items (ii) and (iii) equal 15%
     of cumulative distributions to all Partners under Items (ii)
     and (iii).  Any remaining balance will be distributed 85% to
     the  Limited  Partners  and  15% to  the  General  Partners.
     Distributions to the Limited Partners will be made pro  rata
     by Units.
     
     For  tax  purposes,  profits  from  operations,  other  than
     profits  attributable  to  the  sale,  exchange,  financing,
     refinancing   or  other  disposition  of  the  Partnership's
     property,  will  be  allocated first in the  same  ratio  in
     which,  and  to the extent, Net Cash Flow is distributed  to
     the Partners for such year.  Any additional profits will  be
     allocated 90% to the Limited Partners and 10% to the General
     Partners.   In the event no Net Cash Flow is distributed  to
     the  Limited  Partners,  90% of  each  item  of  Partnership
     income,  gain  or credit for each respective year  shall  be
     allocated to the Limited Partners, and 10% of each such item
     shall be allocated to the General Partners.  Net losses from
     operations will be allocated 98% to the Limited Partners and
     2% to the General Partners.
     
     For  tax purposes, profits arising from the sale, financing,
     or  other disposition of the Partnership's property will  be
     allocated  in  accordance with the Partnership Agreement  as
     follows:  (i) first, to those Partners with deficit balances
     in  their capital accounts in an amount equal to the sum  of
     such  deficit  balances; (ii) second,  99%  to  the  Limited
     Partners  and 1% to the General Partners until the aggregate
     balance in the Limited Partners' capital accounts equals the
     sum  of the Limited Partners' Adjusted Capital Contributions
     plus  an  amount  equal  to 14% of  their  Adjusted  Capital
     Contributions  per annum, cumulative but not compounded,  to
     the  extent  not previously allocated; (iii) third,  to  the
     General Partners until cumulative allocations to the General
     Partners equal 15% of cumulative allocations.  Any remaining
     balance  will  be allocated 85% to the Limited Partners  and
     15%  to the General Partners.  Losses will be allocated  98%
     to the Limited Partners and 2% to the General Partners.
     
     The  General Partners are not required to currently  fund  a
     deficit capital balance. Upon liquidation of the Partnership
     or  withdrawal  by  a General Partner, the General  Partners
     will  contribute to the Partnership an amount equal  to  the
     lesser of the deficit balances in their capital accounts  or
     1%  of total Limited Partners' and General Partners' capital
     contributions.
     
                                
          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                           (Continued)
                                
(3)  Investments in Real Estate -

     In  1995,  the  Partnership elected early  adoption  of  the
     Statement  of  Financial  Accounting  Standards   No.   121,
     "Accounting for Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-
     Lived Assets to be Disposed Of."  This standard requires the
     Partnership to compare the carrying amount of its properties
     to  the estimated future cash flows expected to result  from
     the  property and its eventual disposition.  If the  sum  of
     the  expected  future cash flows is less than  the  carrying
     amount   of   the  property,  the  Statement  requires   the
     Partnership to recognize an impairment loss by the amount by
     which  the carrying amount of the property exceeds the  fair
     value  of the property.  Adoption of this Statement  is  not
     expected  to  have  a material effect on  the  Partnership's
     financial statements.
     
     On  April 22, 1993, the Partnership sold a 13.4893% interest
     in  the Applebee's restaurant in Virginia Beach, Virginia to
     an   unrelated  third  party.   The  Partnership  owned  the
     Virginia  Beach  property  as  tenants-in-common  with   the
     unrelated  third party.  The management of the property  was
     governed  by  a co-tenancy agreement between the Partnership
     and the unrelated third party, which granted the Partnership
     the  authority  to control the management of  the  property.
     The  Partnership accounted for its interest under  the  full
     consolidation  method  whereby the unrelated  third  party's
     interest  in  the property is reflected in the Partnership's
     financial statements as a minority interest.
     
     In  September, 1995, the lessee exercised an option  in  the
     Lease  Agreement to purchase the property.  On  November  8,
     1995,  the sale closed with the parties receiving  net  sale
     proceeds  of  $1,741,224, which resulted in a  net  gain  of
     $679,964.   At  the  time  of sale,  the  cost  and  related
     accumulated   depreciation  was  $1,279,192  and   $217,932,
     respectively.   The  Partnership's share  of  the  net  sale
     proceeds   and   net  gain  was  $1,496,613  and   $596,181,
     respectively.
     
     In  March  1995, the lessee of the Applebee's restaurant  in
     Columbia,  South Carolina, exercised an option in the  Lease
     Agreement  to purchase the property.  On July 28, 1995,  the
     sale closed with the Partnership receiving net sale proceeds
     of  $715,545  which resulted in a net gain of $307,167.   At
     the   time   of  sale,  the  cost  and  related  accumulated
     depreciation  of  the  property was $534,974  and  $126,596,
     respectively.
     
     In  July  1995,  the lessee of the Applebee's restaurant  in
     Hampton,   Virginia,  exercised  an  option  in  the   Lease
     Agreement to purchase the property.  On August 31, 1995, the
     sale closed with the Partnership receiving net sale proceeds
     of  $1,747,127 which resulted in a net gain of $661,866.  At
     the   time   of  sale,  the  cost  and  related  accumulated
     depreciation  of the property was $1,287,072  and  $201,811,
     respectively.
     
     On  October 25, 1995, the Partnership sold two of the  Jiffy
     Lube  Auto  Care  Centers  to the lessee.   The  Partnership
     recognized net sale proceeds of $322,442, which resulted  in
     a  net gain of $78,244 for the Jiffy Lube in Garland, Texas.
     At  the  time  of  sale,  the cost and  related  accumulated
     depreciation  was  $303,108 and $58,910, respectively.   The
     Partnership recognized net sale proceeds of $483,653,  which
     resulted  in  a net gain of $112,985 for one  of  the  Jiffy
     Lube's in Dallas, Texas.  At the time of sale, the cost  and
     related  accumulated depreciation was $454,300 and  $83,632,
     respectively.
                                
          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                           (Continued)
                                
(3)  Investments in Real Estate - (Continued)
     
     In  September, 1995, the lessee of the Applebee's restaurant
     in  Richmond,  Virginia exercised an  option  in  the  Lease
     Agreement  to purchase the property.  On October  30,  1995,
     the  sale  closed  with the Partnership receiving  net  sale
     proceeds  of  $1,905,438, which resulted in a  net  gain  of
     $746,293.   At  the  time  of sale,  the  cost  and  related
     accumulated   depreciation  was  $1,375,732  and   $216,587,
     respectively.  A portion of the net sale proceeds  was  used
     to  pay  off the bank note and satisfy the mortgage  on  the
     property.
     
     In  January, 1996, the Cheddar's restaurant in Indianapolis,
     Indiana was destroyed by a fire.  The Partnership reached an
     agreement with the tenant and insurance company which called
     for termination of the Lease, demolition of the building and
     payment to the Partnership of $407,282 for the building  and
     equipment and $49,688 for lost rent.  The property will  not
     be  rebuilt  and the Partnership listed the land  for  sale.
     The  Partnership  recognized  net  disposition  proceeds  of
     $406,892  which resulted in a net gain of $78,290.   At  the
     time  of  disposition,  the  cost  and  related  accumulated
     depreciation  was $512,433 and $183,831, respectively.   The
     Partnership's cost of the land is $261,644.
     
     In  June, 1996, the Partnership entered into an agreement to
     sell the Danny's Family Car Wash in Phoenix, Arizona to  the
     lessee.   The  sale  price will be approximately  $1,700,000
     which  will result in a net gain of approximately  $340,000.
     The  Partnership anticipates the sale will close  on  August
     15, 1996.
     
     During  the first six months of 1996 and the year 1995,  the
     Partnership  distributed $235,251 and $930,047  of  the  net
     sale  proceeds  to  the Limited and General  Partners  which
     represented  a  return of capital of $10.08 and  $39.82  per
     Limited   Partnership  Unit,  respectively.   The   Managing
     General  Partner  is  in the process of  preparing  a  proxy
     statement to propose an amendment to the Limited Partnership
     Agreement  that would allow the Partnership to reinvest  the
     majority of the sales proceeds in additional properties.
     
     In  May, 1990, Flagship, Inc. (Flagship), the lessee of  the
     J.T.  McCord's  property,  filed for  reorganization,  after
     occupying  the  property for approximately five  years.   In
     March,   1993,   the  Partnership,  along  with   affiliated
     Partnerships which also own J.T. McCord's properties,  filed
     its  own plan of reorganization (the "Plan") with the Court.
     That  Plan  provided for an assignee of the Partnerships  (a
     replacement  tenant) to purchase the assets of Flagship  and
     operate  the restaurants with financial assistance from  the
     Partnerships.   This  Plan  was  expected   to   allow   the
     Partnerships  to  avoid  closing  these  properties,   allow
     operations  to  continue uninterrupted,  and  avoid  further
     costly litigation with Flagship and its creditors.  The Plan
     was  confirmed by the Court and the creditors April 16, 1993
     and became effective July 20, 1993.
     
                                
          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                           (Continued)
                                
(3)  Investments in Real Estate - (Continued)

     To  entice  the  assignee, WIM, Inc. (WIM), to  operate  the
     restaurants  and  enter  into  the  Lease  Agreements,   the
     Partnership  provided funds to renovate the restaurants  and
     paid  for  operating expenses.  The Partnership's  share  of
     renovation  and  operating expenses during this  period  was
     $222,976, which was expensed in the fourth quarter of  1994.
     However,   WIM  was  not  able  to  operate  the  properties
     profitably  and  was  unable  to  make  rental  payments  as
     provided  in  the Lease Agreements.  To reduce expenses  and
     minimize   the   losses  produced  by  this  property,   the
     Partnership amended the agreement to provide for WIM to make
     annual rental payments of the greater of $60,000 or 5.5%  of
     sales  beginning  October 1, 1994.  In December,  1995,  the
     Partnership  took possession of the property after  WIM  was
     unable  to perform under the terms of the Lease.  While  the
     property  is  being  re-leased or sold, the  Partnership  is
     responsible  for  the  real estate  taxes  and  other  costs
     required to maintain the property.
     
     As  part  of  the  plan, the Partnerships  which  own  these
     properties,  were responsible for an annual payment  to  the
     Creditors Trust of approximately $110,000 for the next  five
     years.   The  Partnership's share of the annual  payment  is
     $23,833.   In  1994,  the Partnership expensed  $103,595  to
     record  this liability and administrative costs  related  to
     the bankruptcy.
     
     In  1995, the Partnership negotiated a settlement, with  the
     trustee,  for a lump sum payment of the minimum  amount  due
     over  the  remaining  term of the plan for  release  of  the
     Partnership and WIM from any other financial obligations and
     reporting  requirements to the trustee.  The  settlement  of
     $73,667 was completed in the fourth quarter of 1995.
     
     In  July, 1996, the Partnership entered into an agreement to
     sell  the  J.T. McCord's in Mesquite, Texas to an  unrelated
     third  party.  The sale price for the Partnership's interest
     in  the property will be approximately $682,500, which  will
     result  in  a  net  loss  of  approximately  $109,000.   The
     agreement  calls for the purchase to be completed by  August
     30,  1996.   The buyer is currently conducting an inspection
     of the property and may terminate the agreement at any time,
     without recourse.
     
     The  Partnership  owns  a  65.09% interest  in  the  Sizzler
     restaurant  at the King's Island Theme Park near Cincinnati,
     Ohio  and a 100% interest in a Sizzler restaurant on  Fields
     Ertel  Road  in  Cincinnati, Ohio.  In  January,  1994,  the
     Partnership  closed  the restaurant  at  King's  Island  and
     listed it for sale or lease.  While the property is being re-
     leased or sold, the Partnership is responsible for the  real
     estate  taxes  and  other  costs required  to  maintain  the
     property.   No  rent was received in 1996 or 1995  from  the
     property.
     
     In  September, 1995, the Partnership re-leased the  property
     on  Fields Ertel Road to FFT Cincinnati Ltd. under a  triple
     net  lease  agreement with a primary term of 20 years  which
     may be renewed for up to four consecutive five-year periods.
     The annual base rent is $19,750 for the first lease year and
     $75,000 for the second lease year, with rent increases  each
     subsequent  lease  year of two percent of the  prior  year's
     rent.   The Partnership may also receive percentage rent  if
     sales  exceed certain amounts.  The property is now operated
     as a Bennigan's restaurant.
     
                                
          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                           (Continued)
                                
(4)  Payable to AEI Fund Management -

     AEI  Fund  Management, Inc. performs the administrative  and
     operating functions for the Partnership.  The payable to AEI
     Fund   Management  represents  the  balance  due  for  those
     services.    This  balance  is  non-interest   bearing   and
     unsecured  and  is  to  be  paid in  the  normal  course  of
     business.

(5)  Long Term Debt -
     
     On  January 31, 1994, the Partnership entered into  a  five-
     year  bank term Note for $195,000 with interest at the prime
     rate  plus  one half percent.  Proceeds from the  Note  were
     advanced  to  WIM for renovation and other restaurant  costs
     related  to  the  J.T. McCord's property.   The  Partnership
     provided a mortgage and a Lease Assignment Agreement on  the
     Applebee's  restaurant in Richmond, Virginia  as  collateral
     for  the  loan.  On October 30, 1995, a portion of  the  net
     proceeds  from the sale of the Applebee's property was  used
     to  pay  off the outstanding principal balance of  the  bank
     Note  and satisfy the mortgage.  In the first six months  of
     1995, interest expense on the Note was $7,962.
     
(6)  Line of Credit -

     In  September, 1994, the Partnership established a  $150,000
     unsecured  line  of  credit  at  Fidelity  Bank  of   Edina,
     Minnesota.   On  January 5, 1995, the  line  of  credit  was
     increased to $400,000.  The line of credit bears interest at
     the  prime rate plus one percent on the outstanding balance,
     which  was  due  on demand, but in any event no  later  than
     January  5,  1996.   The line of credit was  established  to
     provide  short-term  financing to cover any  temporary  cash
     deficits.  In January, 1996, the line of credit expired.  In
     the  first  six months of 1995, interest expense related  to
     the line of credit was $6,089.
     
(7)  Other Income -

     In   March,  1995,  the  Partnership  received  $36,592   of
     insurance proceeds for vandalism to the Kings Island Sizzler
     restaurant.   Damage  to  the property  was  minor  and  the
     Partnership has elected not to make repairs at this time.


ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Results of Operations

        For  the  six  months ended June 30, 1996 and  1995,  the
Partnership  recognized rental income of $760,092 and $1,154,026,
respectively.  During  the same periods, the  Partnership  earned
investment income of $163,308 and $1,692, respectively.  In 1996,
rental  income  decreased $393,934 as a result  of  the  property
sales  discussed  below.   The  decrease  in  rental  income  was
partially  offset  by  rent  increases  on  ten  properties   and
additional investment income earned on the net proceeds from  the
property sales.


ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS  (Continued)

        In  March,  1995,  the Partnership  received  $36,592  of
insurance  proceeds  for vandalism to the  Kings  Island  Sizzler
restaurant.  Damage to the property was minor and the Partnership
has  elected  not  to make repairs at this time.   The  insurance
proceeds are shown as Other Income on the Income Statement.

       In May, 1990, Flagship, Inc. (Flagship), the lessee of the
J.T. McCord's property, filed for reorganization, after occupying
the  property for approximately five years.  In March, 1993,  the
Partnership,  along with affiliated Partnerships which  also  own
J.T.  McCord's  properties, filed its own plan of  reorganization
(the  "Plan") with the Court.  That Plan provided for an assignee
of the Partnerships (a replacement tenant) to purchase the assets
of Flagship and operate the restaurants with financial assistance
from  the  Partnerships.  This Plan was  expected  to  allow  the
Partnerships to avoid closing these properties, allow  operations
to  continue  uninterrupted, and avoid further costly  litigation
with  Flagship and its creditors.  The Plan was confirmed by  the
Court and the creditors April 16, 1993 and became effective  July
20, 1993.

        To  entice the assignee, WIM, Inc. (WIM), to operate  the
restaurants  and enter into the Lease Agreements, the Partnership
provided funds to renovate the restaurants and paid for operating
expenses.   The  Partnership's share of renovation and  operating
expenses  during this period was $222,976, which was expensed  in
the fourth quarter of 1994.  However, WIM was not able to operate
the  properties profitably and was unable to make rental payments
as  provided  in  the Lease Agreements.  To reduce  expenses  and
minimize  the  losses produced by this property, the  Partnership
amended  the  agreement to provide for WIM to make annual  rental
payments  of  the  greater of $60,000 or 5.5% of sales  beginning
October  1,  1994.   In  December,  1995,  the  Partnership  took
possession of the property after WIM was unable to perform  under
the terms of the Lease.  While the property is being re-leased or
sold,  the  Partnership is responsible for the real estate  taxes
and other costs required to maintain the property.

        As  part  of the Plan, the Partnerships which  own  these
properties,  were  responsible  for  an  annual  payment  to  the
Creditors  Trust  of approximately $110,000  for  the  next  five
years.  The Partnership's share of the annual payment is $23,833.
In  1994,  the  Partnership  expensed  $103,595  to  record  this
liability and administrative costs related to the bankruptcy.

       In 1995, the Partnership negotiated a settlement, with the
trustee,  for a lump sum payment of the minimum amount  due  over
the remaining term of the plan for release of the Partnership and
WIM   from   any   other  financial  obligations  and   reporting
requirements  to  the  trustee.  The settlement  of  $73,667  was
completed in the fourth quarter of 1995.

        In  July, 1996, the Partnership entered into an agreement
to  sell  the  J.T. McCord's in Mesquite, Texas to  an  unrelated
third  party.  The sale price for the Partnership's  interest  in
the property will be approximately $682,500, which will result in
a  net  loss of approximately $109,000.  The agreement calls  for
the  purchase to be completed by August 30, 1996.  The  buyer  is
currently  conducting  an  inspection of  the  property  and  may
terminate the agreement at any time, without recourse.

        The  Partnership owns a 65.09% interest  in  the  Sizzler
restaurant at the King's Island Theme Park near Cincinnati,  Ohio
and  a 100% interest in a Sizzler restaurant on Fields Ertel Road
in  Cincinnati,  Ohio.  In January, 1994, the Partnership  closed
the  restaurant at King's Island and listed it for sale or lease.
While the property is being re-leased or sold, the Partnership is
responsible for the real estate taxes and other costs required to
maintain the property.  No rent was received in 1996 or 1995 from
the property.


ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS  (Continued)

       In September, 1995, the Partnership re-leased the property
on  Fields  Ertel Road to FFT Cincinnati Ltd. under a triple  net
lease  agreement  with a primary term of 20 years  which  may  be
renewed for up to four consecutive five-year periods.  The annual
base rent is $19,750 for the first lease year and $75,000 for the
second lease year, with rent increases each subsequent lease year
of  two  percent  of the prior year's rent.  The Partnership  may
also  receive  percentage rent if sales exceed  certain  amounts.
The property is now operated as a Bennigan's restaurant.

        During  the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995,  the
Partnership   paid   Partnership   administration   expenses   to
affiliated parties of $146,354 and $150,000, respectively.  These
administration  expenses  include  costs  associated   with   the
management of the properties, processing distributions, reporting
requirements  and correspondence to the Limited Partners.  During
the   same   periods,   the  Partnership   incurred   Partnership
administration  and property management expenses  from  unrelated
parties  of  $101,256 and $45,230, respectively.  These  expenses
represent  direct payments to third parties for legal and  filing
fees,  direct administrative costs, outside audit and  accounting
costs,  taxes, insurance and other property costs.  The  increase
in  these expenses in 1996, when compared to 1995, is the  result
of  expenses  incurred in 1996 related to the J.T.  McCord's  and
Sizzler situations discussed above.

        As  of  June 30, 1996, the Partnership's annualized  cash
distribution  rate  was  7.18%, based  on  the  Adjusted  Capital
Contribution.   Distributions of Net Cash  Flow  to  the  General
Partners were subordinated to the Limited Partners as required in
the Partnership Agreement.  As a result, 99% of distributions and
income  were allocated to Limited Partners and 1% to the  General
Partners.

        Inflation  has  had  a  minimal  effect  on  income  from
operations.   It is expected that increases in sales  volumes  of
the  tenants, due to inflation and real sales growth, will result
in  an  increase  in rental income over the term of  the  leases.
Inflation  also  may  cause  the  Partnership's  real  estate  to
appreciate in value.  However, inflation and changing prices  may
also  have  an  adverse impact on the operating  margins  of  the
properties' tenants which could impair their ability to pay  rent
and subsequently reduce the Partnership's Net Cash Flow available
for distributions.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

         During   the  six  months  ended  June  30,  1996,   the
Partnership's cash balances decreased $77,256.  Net cash provided
by  operating  activities  decreased from  $951,254  in  1995  to
$745,442  in 1996 mainly as the result of a decrease in  revenues
as a result of the property sales discussed below and an increase
in expenses in 1996.

        For the six months ended June 30, 1996, net cash provided
by  investing  activities  was  $406,892,  which  represents  net
insurance  proceeds received related to the Cheddar's  restaurant
in Indianapolis, Indiana as discussed below.

        In March 1995, the lessee of the Applebee's restaurant in
Columbia,  South  Carolina, exercised  an  option  in  the  Lease
Agreement to purchase the property.  On July 28, 1995,  the  sale
closed  with  the  Partnership receiving  net  sale  proceeds  of
$715,545  which resulted in a net gain of $307,167.  At the  time
of  sale,  the cost and related accumulated depreciation  of  the
property was $534,974 and $126,596, respectively.


ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS  (Continued)

        In July 1995, the lessee of the Applebee's restaurant  in
Hampton, Virginia, exercised an option in the Lease Agreement  to
purchase the property.  On August 31, 1995, the sale closed  with
the  Partnership receiving net sale proceeds of $1,747,127  which
resulted  in  a net gain of $661,866.  At the time of  sale,  the
cost  and  related accumulated depreciation of the  property  was
$1,287,072 and $201,811, respectively.

       On October 25, 1995, the Partnership sold two of the Jiffy
Lube Auto Care Centers to the lessee.  The Partnership recognized
net  sale proceeds of $322,442, which resulted in a net  gain  of
$78,244  for  the Jiffy Lube in Garland, Texas.  At the  time  of
sale,  the cost and related accumulated depreciation was $303,108
and  $58,910, respectively.  The Partnership recognized net  sale
proceeds  of  $483,653, which resulted in a net gain of  $112,985
for  one  of the Jiffy Lube's in Dallas, Texas.  At the  time  of
sale,  the cost and related accumulated depreciation was $454,300
and $83,632, respectively.

         In   September,  1995,  the  lessee  of  the  Applebee's
restaurant in Richmond, Virginia exercised an option in the Lease
Agreement  to  purchase the property.  On October 30,  1995,  the
sale  closed with the Partnership receiving net sale proceeds  of
$1,905,438,  which resulted in a net gain of  $746,293.   At  the
time  of sale, the cost and related accumulated depreciation  was
$1,375,732 and $216,587, respectively.  A portion of the net sale
proceeds  was  used  to  pay off the bank note  and  satisfy  the
mortgage on the property as discussed below.

        On  April  22,  1993,  the Partnership  sold  a  13.4893%
interest in the Applebee's restaurant in Virginia Beach, Virginia
to  an unrelated third party.  The Partnership owned the Virginia
Beach  property  as  tenants-in-common with the  unrelated  third
party.   The  management of the property was governed  by  a  co-
tenancy agreement between the Partnership and the unrelated third
party, which granted the Partnership the authority to control the
management  of the property.  The Partnership accounted  for  its
interest   under  the  full  consolidation  method  whereby   the
unrelated third party's interest in the property is reflected  in
the Partnership's financial statements as a minority interest.

        In September, 1995, the lessee exercised an option in the
Lease  Agreement to purchase the property.  On November 8,  1995,
the  sale closed with the parties receiving net sale proceeds  of
$1,741,224, which resulted in a net gain of $679,964. At the time
of  sale,  the  cost  and  related accumulated  depreciation  was
$1,279,192 and $217,932, respectively. The Partnership's share of
the  net  sale proceeds and net gain was $1,496,613 and $596,181,
respectively.

         In   January,   1996,   the  Cheddar's   restaurant   in
Indianapolis,  Indiana was destroyed by a fire.  The  Partnership
reached an agreement with the tenant and insurance company  which
called  for termination of the Lease, demolition of the  building
and  payment to the Partnership of $407,282 for the building  and
equipment  and $49,688 for lost rent.  The property will  not  be
rebuilt  and  the  Partnership listed the  land  for  sale.   The
Partnership recognized net disposition proceeds of $406,892 which
resulted  in  a net gain of $78,290.  At the time of disposition,
the  cost  and related accumulated depreciation was $512,433  and
$183,831,  respectively.  The Partnership's cost of the  land  is
$261,644.

        In  June, 1996, the Partnership entered into an agreement
to  sell the Danny's Family Car Wash in Phoenix, Arizona  to  the
lessee.   The  sale price will be approximately $1,700,000  which
will  result  in  a  net  gain  of approximately  $340,000.   The
Partnership anticipates the sale will close on August 15, 1996.


ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS  (Continued)

       During the first six months of 1996 and the year 1995, the
Partnership  distributed $235,251 and $930,047 of  the  net  sale
proceeds to the Limited and General Partners which represented  a
return  of  capital of $10.08 and $39.82 per Limited  Partnership
Unit,  respectively.   The Managing General  Partner  is  in  the
process of preparing a proxy statement to propose an amendment to
the   Limited   Partnership  Agreement  that  would   allow   the
Partnership  to  reinvest the majority of the sales  proceeds  in
additional properties.

       The Partnership's primary use of cash flow is distribution
and  redemption  payments to Partners.  The Partnership  declares
its  regular  quarterly  distributions before  the  end  of  each
quarter and pays the distribution in the first week after the end
of  each quarter.  The Partnership attempts to maintain a  stable
distribution  rate from quarter to quarter.  Redemption  payments
are  paid  to  redeeming Partners in the fourth quarter  of  each
year.    During   1996,  the  Partnership  will  be  distributing
approximately  $354,000 of net sale proceeds in addition  to  the
regular   quarterly  distributions  of  net   cash   flow.    The
distributions will be made in equal quarterly installments.  As a
result, distributions are higher in 1996, when compared to  1995.
For  the  six months ended June 30, 1996, the other use  of  cash
flow  for  financing activities was related to  the  decrease  in
distributions payable which was mainly the result  of  a  special
distribution of net sale proceeds of approximately $354,000 which
was accrued in December 1995, but not paid until January 1996.

        The  Partnership may purchase Units from Limited Partners
who have tendered their Units to the Partnership.  Such Units may
be  acquired at a discount.  The Partnership is not obligated  to
purchase  in any year more than 5% of the total number  of  Units
outstanding at the beginning of the year.  In no event shall  the
Partnership  be  obligated to purchase  Units  if,  in  the  sole
discretion  of the Managing General Partner, such purchase  would
impair the capital or operation of the Partnership.

        During 1995, eleven Limited Partners redeemed a total  of
55   Partnership  Units  for  $35,807  in  accordance  with   the
Partnership Agreement. The Partnership acquired these Units using
Net Cash Flow from operations.  In prior years, a total of twelve
Limited  Partners  redeemed 227 Partnership Units  for  $192,222.
The   redemptions   increase  the  remaining  Limited   Partners'
ownership interest in the Partnership.

        On January 31, 1994, the Partnership entered into a five-
year bank term Note for $195,000 with interest equal to the prime
rate plus one half percent.  Proceeds from the Note were advanced
to  WIM  for  renovation  and  other restaurant  operating  costs
related  to the J.T. McCord's property.  The Partnership provided
a  mortgage  and  a Lease Assignment Agreement on its  Applebee's
restaurant in Richmond, Virginia as collateral for the loan.   On
October 30, 1995, the Partnership sold the property and a portion
of the net proceeds was used to pay off the outstanding principal
balance of the bank Note and satisfy the mortgage.  In the  first
six months of 1995, interest expense on the Note was $7,962.

       In September, 1994, the Partnership established a $150,000
unsecured  line  of credit at Fidelity Bank of Edina,  Minnesota.
On January 5, 1995, the line of credit was increased to $400,000.
The  line  of  credit bears interest at the prime rate  plus  one
percent on the outstanding balance, which was due on demand,  but
in  any  event no later than January 5, 1996.  The line of credit
was  established  to provide short-term financing  to  cover  any
temporary  cash deficits.  In January, 1996, the line  of  credit
expired.   In  the  first  six months of 1995,  interest  expense
related to the line of credit was $6,089.

       The continuing rent payments from the properties, together
with  cash generated from the property sales, should be  adequate
to  fund  continuing  distributions and  meet  other  Partnership
obligations on both a short-term and long-term basis.
                                
                   PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
                                
ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

         There  are no material pending legal proceedings to  which
    the  Partnership  is  a  party or of  which  the  Partnership's
    property is subject.


ITEM 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES

         None.

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

         None.

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

         None.

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

         None.

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

         a.   Exhibits -
                                     Description

                 10.1  Real Estate Purchase Agreement dated June 30, 1996
                       between the Partnership and 43rd & Indian School,
                       Inc. relating to the property at 43rd Avenue & W. 
                       Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona.

                 10.2  Purchase Agreement dated July 10, 1996 between the 
                       Partnership, AEI Real Estate Fund XVI Limited
                       Partnership, and BW, Incorporated relating to the
                       property at 3808 Town Crossing Boulevard, Mesquite,
                       Texas.

                 27    Financial Data Schedule  for  period
                       ended June 30, 1996.

         b.  Reports filed on Form 8-K - None.


                           SIGNATURES
                                
     In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the
Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its  behalf  by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


Dated:  August 8, 1996        AEI Real Estate Fund XVII
                              Limited Partnership
                              By:  AEI Fund Management XVII, Inc.
                              Its: Managing General Partner



                              By:  /s/ Robert P. Johnson
                                       Robert P. Johnson
                                       President
                                      (Principal Executive Officer)



                              By:  /s/ Mark E. Larson
                                       Mark E. Larson
                                       Chief Financial Officer
                                      (Principal Accounting Officer)





                 REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
                                
1.  PARTIES.  The parties to this Real Estate Purchase  Agreement
(this   "Agreement")  are  AEI  Real  Estate  Fund  XVII  Limited
Partnership,  a  Minnesota limited partnership ("Seller"),  whose
address  is  1300 Minnesota World Trade Center, 30  East  Seventh
Street,  St. Paul, MN 55101, and 43rd & Indian School,  Inc.,  an
Arizona corporation (the "Purchaser"), whose address is 12621  N.
Paradise Village Parkway West, Phoenix, AZ 85032.

2.  PURPOSE/PROPERTY. Pursuant to the terms  of  this  Agreement,
Seller  will  sell and the Purchaser will purchase  that  certain
tract of land identified as:

     4348 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona,

(which  is  called  a "Property" in this Agreement),  being  more
fully  described  in Exhibit A attached hereto and  made  a  part
hereof  for  all  purposes, together with any  and  all  personal
property located thereon as of the date of closing.

3.  PURCHASE  PRICE. The total purchase price  for  the  Property
(including  the  consideration for any improvements  or  fixtures
located  at  the Property, if any) is ONE MILLION  SEVEN  HUNDRED
THOUSAND  and NO/100 DOLLARS ($1,700,000) (the "Purchase Price"),
is  to be paid by wire transfer into Seller's account, subject to
the adjustments described below, if any, at closing.

4.  EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT AND RATIFICATION OF LEASE. In  lieu  of
Earnest  Money  Deposit,  both Seller and  Purchaser  ratify  and
confirm that the Property is currently encumbered by a Net  Lease
Agreement ("Lease") dated February 9, 1989 by and between  Seller
(as "Lessor") and Purchaser (as "Lessee").  Further, the Property
is  Subleased pursuant to a Sublease Agreement dated December 14,
1989,  by and between Purchaser as sublessor and Albert and  Anna
Lankes, as Sublessees ("Sublease").  In accordance with Paragraph
15  herein,  should this Agreement terminate for any reason,  the
Lease shall continue in full force and effect throughout the term
of  the Lease, according to the terms thereof, and nothing herein
is  intended to affect the terms and full force and effect of the
Sublease,  subject  to  the determination of  the  United  States
Bankruptcy  Court for the District of Arizona, which has  pending
before  it  disputes  with regard to the Sublease.   The  parties
confirm that the Lease shall remain in full force and effect from
the  date  hereof  until this Agreement is either  terminated  or
Closing shall occur as contemplated hereunder.  Upon Closing  and
the  transfer of fee title to Purchaser, Purchaser shall have  no
further  obligations under the Lease to Seller, but the Lease  as
regards   the  Sublessee  and  the  sublessee's  obligations   to
Purchaser shall continue in full force and effect, with Purchaser
assuming the position of Seller as Lessor under the Lease, and as
sublessor under the Sublease.

5.  TITLE.  Title to the Property is to be conveyed by a  Limited
Warranty  Deed, in a form commonly used in Arizona. The  Property
will be conveyed in fee simple, subject to:

          (a)    local   and/or  municipal  zoning   regulations,
          ordinances, building restrictions, regulations and  any
          violations thereof:

          (b)  all assessments, costs and charges for any and all
          municipal  improvements  affecting  of  benefiting  the
          Property; and

          (c)   covenants,  restrictions, easements,  agreements,
          and encumbrances of record.

6.  TITLE  REPORT/COMMITMENT.  Seller shall deliver to Purchaser,
at  Seller's  sole  cost  and expense,  a  Commitment  for  Title
Insurance (the "Title Commitment") indicating the present  status
of  the  title  to the Property within thirty (30)  days  of  the
effective date of this Agreement. The Title Commitment shall show
all  matters  affecting  title  to the  Property,  including  all
exceptions,  easements, restrictions, right-of  ways,  covenants,
reservations,  encumbrances, and other conditions  affecting  the
Property  which  will appear in the Title Commitment  ("Permitted
Exceptions").  Within fifteen (15) days of the  receipt  of  such
Title  Policy,  Purchaser,  if unsatisfied  with  the  status  of
marketability  of  title, shall provide  Seller  with  a  written
statement setting forth Purchaser's title objections (the "Notice
of  Title Objections"). In the event Seller elects to so,  Seller
shall have one hundred twenty (120) days from the receipt of  the
Notice  of  Title Objection within which to take such actions  as
are  necessary to make title marketable or insure over  them.  If
Seller is unable or unwilling to make title marketable within the
aforesaid  one  hundred twenty (120) day period, Purchaser  shall
elect  to (a) accept such title as Seller may be able to  deliver
or  (b) terminate this Agreement by providing Seller with written
notice  of  termination. Upon Seller's receipt  of  a  notice  of
termination, this Agreement shall be deemed null and  void,  with
neither   party   having  any  further  rights,  obligations   or
liabilities hereunder, and thereafter the Lease shall continue in
full force and effect throughout the term of the Lease. If Seller
does  not  receive  a  Notice  of  Title  Objections  within  the
aforementioned fifteen (15) day review period, then it  shall  be
conclusively  deemed  that  Purchaser  is  satisfied   with   the
condition  of  title as shown on the Title Report  and  Purchaser
shall waive its right to object to the status of title.

7.  HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. (a) DEFINITION. As used in this  Section
7, the phrase "Hazardous Materials" shall mean (1) any "hazardous
waste"  as defined by the resource Conversation and Recovery  Act
of  1976,  as  amended  from time to time,  and  the  regulations
promulgated  under  that  act; (2) any "hazardous  substance"  as
defined by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation
and  Liability Act of 1980, as amended from time to time, and the
regulations  promulgated under that act; (3) any  oil,  petroleum
products,  or  their  by-products;  and  (4)  any  substance  now
regulated by any federal, state, or local governmental authority.

      (b)   PURCHASER'S  INDEMNITY. The Purchaser  shall  defend,
indemnify  and hold the Seller harmless from any and all  claims,
demands,  actions  and  causes  of action,  including  reasonable
attorney's  fees,  connected with or related to contamination  of
the  Property by any Hazardous Materials which occurs or occurred
at  any time before the Purchaser sells such Property to a  third
party unrelated to Purchaser, Provided the Seller gives Purchaser
timely  notice  of  such claims and a reasonable  opportunity  to
defend  against such claim and/or to conduct appropriate remedial
measures, and  provided further that under no circumstances shall
the  Purchaser  be  required to conduct remediation  efforts  not
required by applicable governmental regulation.

      (c)   NO SELLER WARRANTY.  SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF  ANY
KIND OR NATURE RESPECTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ON, UNDER, OR ABOUT
THE  PROPERTY.  PURCHASER ALSO AGREES THAT SELLER  WILL  HAVE  NO
LIABILITY  OF  ANY  TYPE,  DIRECT OR INDIRECT,  TO  PURCHASER  OR
PURCHASER'S   SUCCESSORS,  ASSIGNS,  LENDERS  OR  AFFILIATES   IN
CONNECTION  WITH  ANY  HAZARDOUS,  TOXIC,  DANGEROUS,  FLAMMABLE,
EXPLOSIVE  OR  CHEMICAL  MATERIALS  OR  SUBSTANCES  OF  ANY  TYPE
(WHETHER OR NOT DEFINED AS SUCH UNDER ANY APPLICABLE LAWS) ON  OR
IN  CONNECTION  WITH  THE PROPERTY EITHER  BEFORE  OR  AFTER  THE
CLOSING DATE.

8.  LETTER  OF CREDIT/LANKES BANKRUPTCY. The Seller/Lessor  holds
the  proceeds of the Letter of Credit (as set forth in the Lease)
in  the amount of $37,307.00.  These funds will be held by Seller
until the issuance of a final order in the adversary proceeding #
94-01076,  Chapter 11 Bankruptcy In Re: Lankes, Case  pending  in
the  United  States Bankruptcy Court, District of  Arizona,  Case
Number  B-94-1362-PHX-GBN.  The funds  held  by  Seller  will  be
released  in  compliance with such order, at which time  Seller's
claims  against Purchaser in such proceeding shall  be  dismissed
with  prejudice.  The Purchaser shall defend, indemnify and  hold
Seller/Lessor harmless from any and all claims, demands,  actions
and  causes  of  action,  including reasonable  attorney's  fees,
connected with or related to any Bankruptcy proceedings,  claims,
motions or demands of Albert J. Lankes, Sr. or Anna Lankes or any
suits  related to the proceeds of the Letter of Credit,  Lankes's
claims for rent or any other damages relating to Lankes's use  or
occupancy of the Property.

9.  DEFAULT;  REMEDIES. If the conditions, if any, to Purchaser's
obligation to close this transaction are satisfied or  waived  by
Purchaser and Purchaser nevertheless fails, through no  fault  of
Seller,  to  close  the purchase of the Property,  Seller's  sole
remedy  shall  consist of the termination of this  Agreement  and
thereafter the Lease Agreement shall continue in full  force  and
effect  throughout  the term of the Lease. In  the  event  Seller
fails,  through no fault of Purchaser, to close the sale  of  the
Property,  Purchaser  shall have the right to  sue  for  specific
performance  of this Agreement, except as otherwise  specifically
set  forth in this Agreement. In any event of termination hereof,
the  Lease  Agreement  shall continue in full  force  and  effect
throughout the term of the Lease.

10.  POSSESSION.  Purchaser is currently  in  possession  of  the
Property as Lessee under the Lease. Seller will transfer title of
ownership  at  closing subject to the Lease,  Sublease,  and  the
Permitted Exceptions.  Purchaser desires that the transfer of fee
title  to  Purchaser shall not effect a merger of the Lease  into
the  fee title, and that the Lease shall remain in full force  an
effect  without the need for the parties to execute  any  further
documentation,  unless otherwise agreed to by  the  Parties,  and
subject  to  the provisions of paragraph 4 above,  it  being  the
intent  of  the  parties  that  the obligations  of  lessor(after
closing to be Purchaser), lessee, and sublessee shall continue as
before  the  closing, subject to the determination of the  United
States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona.

11.  TAXES  AND  UTILITY ASSESSMENTS. Real and personal  property
taxes,  water  and  sewer  assessments  are  currently  paid   by
Purchaser,  as  Lessee  under  the  Lease.  Seller  shall  assist
Purchaser  with  changing  all  taxes  and  utilities   over   to
Purchaser's name.

12. TRANSFER TAXES AND OTHER CHARGES. Seller will pay the cost of
issuing  the title commitment, the deed stamp taxes, if any,  and
one-half of escrow fees. Purchaser will pay the cost of the title
insurance   premium  for  an  Owner's  policy  (if  required   by
Purchaser), all recording fees, one-half of the escrow fees,  and
the  costs of an update to the Survey in Seller's possession  (if
an update is required by Purchaser).  Each party will pay its own
attorneys' fees and costs to document and close this transaction.

13. BROKER'S COMMISSION. Both Seller and Purchaser represent that
there  is no real estate broker involved in this transaction  and
no commission is due any party.

14.  CLOSING.  The  closing of title  to  the  Property  will  be
conditioned  on  the commitment of a nationally recognized  title
company  selected by Seller and acceptable to Purchaser to  issue
an Owner's policy of title insurance and may be completed via the
wire  transfer  of funds and the over night mail  transmittal  of
documentation  at a time set forth in a written notice  to  close
("Notice  to  Close") sent to Seller and Purchaser by  the  title
company. The Notice to Close shall set forth a closing date which
shall  not  be more than thirty (30) days after all contingencies
have been met, subject to fulfillment of the requirements of this
Agreement. In any case, the Closing Date shall not be  more  than
ninety  (90) days after this Agreement, unless mutually  extended
by both parties.

                     (a)   Before  the closing date, Seller  will
               deposit into escrow:  an executed limited warranty
               deed conveying insurable title of the Property  to
               Purchaser;

                    (b)  On or Before the closing date, Purchaser
               will  deposit  into escrow:  the  balance  of  the
               purchase price when required under Section 4;  any
               additional  funds required to close escrow.   Both
               parties will sign and deliver to the escrow holder
               any  other  documents reasonably required  by  the
               escrow holder to close escrow.

                     (c)  On the closing date, if escrow is in  a
               position to close, the escrow holder will:  record
               the  deed  in the official records of  the  county
               where  the  Property is located; cause  the  title
               company  to  commit  to issue  the  title  policy;
               immediately deliver to Seller the portion  of  the
               purchase  price deposited into escrow by cashier's
               check   or   wire   transfer  (less   debits   and
               prorations,  if  any);  deliver  to   Seller   and
               Purchaser  a  signed  counterpart  of  the  escrow
               holder's certified closing statement; and take all
               other actions necessary to close escrow.

15.  TERMINATION/RISK  OF LOSS AND CONDEMNATION.  This  Agreement
will  expire if there is no closing within the time specified  in
the  Notice  of  Closing, plus any mutually agreed extensions  of
such  time.  In  addition  to  other provisions  for  termination
provided  for  herein, this Agreement may be  terminated  by  the
Purchaser prior to closing if:

          (a)   all  or part of the building, fixtures, equipment
          or   improvements  to  be  conveyed  pursuant  to  this
          Agreement  (excluding  any  equipment  which   is   not
          repairable  as  of  the  date  of  this  Agreement   or
          constitutes Seller's Property) are destroyed or damaged
          beyond  repair  prior to closing;  provided  that  such
          damage  is not the result of the negligence or  willful
          acts   or   omissions   of   Purchaser,   its   agents,
          representatives or visitors; or

          (b)   all  or  a  substantial part of the  Property  is
          condemned  or  Seller receives notice  of  an  intended
          condemnation  by  any governmental authority  prior  to
          closing.

If  the  Purchaser  proceeds to closing without terminating  this
Agreement,  Purchaser shall be deemed to have waived any  grounds
upon  which  it  could have terminated this Agreement;  provided,
however, in the event Purchaser proceeds with the purchase of the
Property  despite a notice of condemnation having been served  on
Seller, at closing Seller shall execute any and all documentation
necessary  to convey to Purchaser any and all rights  Seller  may
have  regarding recovery in any condemnation proceeding  relating
to  the Property commenced after closing. If Purchaser terminates
this  Agreement  pursuant to the provisions  of  this  Agreement,
neither party shall have any claim for damages against the  other
for  breach  of  this Agreement except that each party  shall  be
responsible  for  its  own  out-of-pocket  expenses  incurred  in
connection   with  this  transaction.   Should   this   Agreement
terminate  for any reason, the Lease (as defined in Paragraph  4)
shall remain in full force and effect.

16.   WARRANTIES  AND  REPRESENTATIONS.  Each  party  represents,
warrants  and covenants to the other party that; (i) it has  full
authority to enter into this Agreement (ii) it agrees to be bound
by  the  terms  and conditions of this Agreement,  and  (iii)  it
agrees to perform its respective obligations.

     Disclaimer.  Seller and Purchaser acknowledge and agree that
Seller  acquired  the  Property  through  a  sale\leaseback  with
Purchaser.   Seller has been an absentee landlord.  Consequently,
Seller   has   little,  if  any,  knowledge   of   the   physical
characteristics of the Property.

     Accordingly, except as otherwise specifically stated in this
Agreement,  Seller  hereby specifically disclaims  any  warranty,
guaranty,  or representation, oral or written, past, present,  or
future  of, as to, or concerning (i) the nature and condition  of
the Property, including, without limitation, the water, soil, and
geology, and the suitability thereof and of the Property for  any
and  all activities and uses which Purchaser may elect to conduct
thereon; (ii) except for the warranty contained in the Deed to be
delivered by Seller at the Closing, the nature and extent of  any
right  of  way,  Lease,  possession, lien, encumbrance,  license,
reservation, condition, or otherwise, and (iii) the compliance of
the  Property  or  its  operation with any laws,  ordinances,  or
regulations of any government or other body.

       Purchaser   acknowledges  that  having  been   given   the
opportunity to inspect the Property, Purchaser is relying  solely
on  its  own  investigation  of  the  Property  and  not  on  any
information  provided or to be provided by Seller except  as  set
forth   herein.    Purchaser  further   acknowledges   that   the
information  provided  and to be provided  with  respect  to  the
Property  by  Seller was obtained from a variety of  sources  and
Seller   neither  (a)  has  made  independent  investigation   or
verification   of   such   information,   or   (b)   makes    any
representations  as  to  the accuracy  or  completeness  of  such
information.  The sale of the Property as provided for herein  is
made  on  an  "AS IS" basis, and Purchaser expressly acknowledges
that,  in  consideration of the   agreements  of  Seller  herein,
except as otherwise specified herein, Seller makes no Warranty or
representation,  Express or Implied, or arising by  operation  of
law,  including, but not limited to, any warranty  or  condition,
habitability, tenantability, suitability for commercial purposes,
merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose, in  respect
of the Property.

17.  NOTICES.  All notices and other communications  required  or
permitted to be given or delivered hereunder shall be in  writing
and  shall be delivered personally, transmitted by fax,  sent  by
overnight  courier,  or by certified mail,  postage  prepaid  and
return  receipt requested, directed to the party intended at  the
address  set  forth  below, or at such other address  as  may  be
designated  by such party by notice given to the other  party  in
the manner described above, and shall be effective upon receipt:

  Seller:                               Purchaser:
  AEI Real Estate Fund XVII             43rd & Indian School, Inc.
  Limited  Partnership                  12621 N. Paradise Village Parkway West
  1300 Minnesota World Trade Center     Phoenix, Arizona 85032
  30 East 7th Street
  St. Paul, MN 55101


18.  SURVIVAL.  Upon execution of this Agreement, this  Agreement
shall  survive  the  consummation  of  the  transaction  and  the
delivery  of  the Limited Warranty Deed and any other  conveyance
documents from Seller to Purchaser on the Closing Date,  and  all
terms and conditions hereof shall remain in full force and effect
between the parties.

19.  MODIFICATION. This Agreement supersedes any  and  all  prior
discussions and agreements Seller and Purchaser with  respect  to
the  purchase of the Property and other matters contained herein,
and  this  Agreement  contains the sole and entire  understanding
between  the  parties  hereto  with respect  to  the  transaction
contemplated  herein. This Agreement shall  not  be  modified  or
amended, except by written agreement executed by both parties.

20.  APPLICABLE  LAW. This Agreement shall  be  governed  by  and
construed  and enforced in accordance with the laws of the  state
in which the Property is located.

21. TIME. Time is and shall be the essence of this Agreement.

22.  EXECUTION.  This Agreement may be executed in  two  or  more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but
all   of  which  together  shall  constitute  one  and  the  same
instrument.

23.  EFFECTIVE DATE. This Agreement shall be effective as of  the
date  on which it has been completely executed on behalf of  both
Seller and the Purchaser, and null and void if not signed by both
parties before June 30, 1996.


AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII                43RD & INDIAN SCHOOL, INC.
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

By:  AEI Fund Management XVII, Inc.      By: /s/ Daniel Hendon
     its corporate general partner               Daniel L. Hendon
                                                 Its:  President
By: /s/ Mark E. Larson
        Mark Larson
        Its:  /s/ CFO




                                 EXHIBIT "A"

PARCEL NO. 1:

A portion of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 21,
Township 2 North, Range 2 East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian,
Maricopa County, Arizona, more particularly described as follows:

COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of said Section 21, which is at the
  intersection of North 43rd Avenue and West Indian School Road;
thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 08 seconds West along the 
  South line of Section 21, the assumed basis of bearing for this
  legal description, a distance of 651.27 feet to a point;
thence North 00 degree 02 minutes 52 seconds West, on a line
  perpendicular to the South line of said Section 21, a distance of
  63.36 feet to a point on the North right of way of Indian School
  Road and the TRUE POINT of BEGINNING;
thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 52 seconds East, along said
  right of way, a distance of 1.87 feet to a point of tangency of a 
  circular curve to the right;
thence along the arc of said circular curve having a radius of
  12.00 feet, a central angle of 88 degrees 33 minutes 55 seconds,
  a chord bearing of South 44 degrees 14 minutes 06 seconds West,
  and an arc length of 18.55 feet to a point of tangency of the 
  curve;
thence South 88 degrees 31 minutes 03 seconds West, a distance of
  171.69 feet to a point;
thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 20 seconds East, departing
  from said North right of way line of Indian School Road, a 
  distance of 7.51 feet to a point;
thence North 18 degrees 53 minutes 35 seconds West, a distance of
  44.70 feet to a point;
thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 52 seconds West, a distance of
  183.67 feet to a point;
thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 08 seconds East, a distance of
  41.50 feet to a point on a circular curve;
thence along the arc of said circular curve having a radius of 
  316.03 feet, a central angle of 5 degrees 41 munutes 12 seconds,
  a chord bearing of South 18 degrees 24 minutes 17 seconds East,
  and an arc length of 31.37 feet to a point of tangency of the 
  curve;
thence South 21 degrees 08 minutes 54 seconds East, a distance of
  49.19 feet to a point;
thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 08 seconds East, a distance of
  132.54 feet to a point;
thence South 01 degrees 32 minutes 34 seconds West, a distance of
  139.71 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;

EXCEPT all minerals, coal, gases, hydrocarbon substances,
fissiconable materials, metallic minerals and all non-metallic
minerals below 500 feet, as reserved in Deed recorded in Document
No. 85621832, records of Maricopa County, Arizona.


PARCEL NO. 2

A reciprocal easement appurtenant to Parcel 1 as more fully set
forth in Document No. 87416903.




                       PURCHASE AGREEMENT
                    3808 Towne Crossing Blvd.
                          Mesquite, TX

This AGREEMENT, entered into effective as of the 10 of July, 1996.

l.   Parties.  Seller  is  AEI  Real  Estate  Fund  XVI   Limited
Partnership as to an undivided 35% interest, and AEI Real  Estate
Fund  XVII  Limited Partnership as to an undivided 65%  interest,
("Seller").  Seller holds an undivided 100% interest in  the  fee
title  to  that  certain real property legally described  in  the
attached   Exhibit   "A"   (the  "Property").    Buyer   is   BW,
Incorporated,  a Texas corporation, ("Buyer"). Seller  wishes  to
sell and Buyer wishes to buy the Property.

2. Property. The Property to be sold to Buyer in this transaction
is legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto, subject to all
easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions and agreements  of
record  ("Permitted Exceptions"). Additionally, Seller  makes  no
claim  of  the  items of personalty listed on  Exhibit  A-1,  but
Seller  will  provide  Buyer with a  Quit  Claim  Bill  of  Sale,
(without  warranty  of title of any kind)  as  to  the  items  of
personalty listed on Exhibit A-1.

3.  Purchase  Price.  The purchase price  for  this  Property  is
$1,050,000, based on the following terms:

4.  Terms.  The purchase price for the Property will be  paid  by
Buyer as follows:

     (a)  When this agreement is executed, Buyer will pay $25,000
     to  be  deposited  into  Escrow (the "First  Payment"),  and
     independent  consideration of $50  which  the  parties  have
     bargained for and agreed upon as consideration for  Seller's
     execution  and delivery of this agreement.  The  independent
     consideration is independent of any other consideration  and
     is non-refundable and shall be retained by seller. The First
     Payment will be credited against the purchase price when and
     if  escrow  closes  and  the sale is completed.   After  the
     expiration  of the Review Period as defined in  paragraph  6
     below,  the  First  Payment held for the account  of  Seller
     shall become non-refundable.
     
     (b)  Balance of purchase price, $1,024,950, to be  deposited
     into escrow on or before the closing date.

5.  Closing  Date.  Escrow shall close on or before August 30, 1996.

6.  Due  Diligence. Buyer will have until the expiration  of  the
forty-fifth day after delivery (the "Review Period") of  each  of
following  items as set forth in 6(a) - (b), to  be  supplied  by
Seller,  to conduct all of its inspections and due diligence  and
satisfy  itself  regarding  each item,  the  Property,  and  this
transaction.

     (a)  A  title  insurance commitment  for  an  Owner's  Title
     insurance policy (see paragraph 8 below).
     
     
     
     Buyer Initial: /s/ R.B. /s/ J.W.
     Purchase Agreement for: 3808 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite,
     Texas
     
     
     
     (b)  Copy of the survey of the Property done concurrent with
     Seller's acquisition of the Property.
     
     Buyer  acknowledges that the information provided and to  be
     provided by Seller with respect to the Property was obtained
     from  outside  sources  and  Seller  neither  (a)  has  made
     independent   investigation   or   verification   of    such
     information,  or  (b) makes any representations  as  to  the
     accuracy or completeness of such information.  Seller is not
     aware that such information is inaccurate or misleading.

     At  closing,  Seller shall provide Buyer with  an  affidavit
     under  penalty  of perjury, that Seller is  not  a  "foreign
     person".
     
      Buyer may cancel this agreement for ANY REASON in its  sole
discretion by delivering a cancellation notice by certified mail,
return  receipt requested, or by personal delivery to Seller  and
escrow  holder  before  the expiration of the  Review  Period  or
Inspection Period as defined in Section 16. Such notice shall  be
deemed effective only upon receipt by Seller.

      If  Buyer  cancels this Agreement as permitted  under  this
Section or Section 16, except for any escrow cancellation fees of
the  escrowee which will be split equally between the  Buyer  and
Seller,  and  any  liabilities  under  sections  15(a)  of   this
Agreement  (which will survive), Buyer (after execution  of  such
documents   reasonably  requested  by  Seller  to  evidence   the
termination  hereof)  shall be returned its  First  Payment,  and
Buyer  will have absolutely no rights, claims or interest of  any
type  in  connection  with  the  Property  or  this  transaction,
regardless of any alleged conduct by Seller or anyone else.

7.  Escrow. Escrow shall be opened by Seller and funds  deposited
upon  acceptance  of  this agreement.  The  Escrowee  will  be  a
nationally  recognized  escrow company  selected  by  Seller  and
reasonably acceptable to Buyer. A copy of this Agreement will  be
delivered  to  the  escrow  holder  and  will  serve  as   escrow
instructions   together   with  the  escrow   holder's   standard
instructions  and  any additional instructions  required  by  the
escrow  holder  to  clarify its rights and duties.   The  parties
agree  to sign these additional instructions of the Escrowee,  if
any.  If  there is any conflict between these other  instructions
and  this Agreement, this Agreement will control. Escrow will  be
opened upon acceptance of this Agreement by Seller.

8.  Title.  Closing will be conditioned on the  commitment  of  a
nationally  recognized  title company  selected  by  Seller   and
acceptable  to  Buyer  to  issue  an  Owner's  policy  of   title
insurance, dated as of the close of escrow, in an amount equal to
the  purchase price, insuring that Buyer will own insurable title
to  the  Property  subject only to: the title company's  standard
exceptions;  current real property taxes and assessments;  survey
exceptions; and other items of record not affecting marketability
disclosed   to   Buyer  during  the  Review  Period   ("Permitted
Exceptions").

      Buyer shall be allowed ten (10) days after receipt of  said
commitment  for examination and the making of any  objections  to
marketability of



Buyer Initial:
Purchase  Agreement  for:  3808 Towne Crossing  Blvd.,  Mesquite,
Texas



exceptions  to  title  thereto, said objections  to  be  made  in
writing  or  deemed waived.  If any objections are so  made,  the
Seller  shall  be  allowed sixty (60) days  to  make  such  title
marketable  or cure Buyer's objections, or in the alternative  to
obtain  a  commitment for insurable title insuring  over  Buyer's
objections.   If Seller shall decide to make no efforts  to  make
title marketable, or is unable to make title marketable or obtain
insurable  title,  (after execution by Buyer  of  such  documents
reasonably  requested  by  Seller  to  evidence  the  termination
hereof)  Buyer's  First  Payment  shall  be  returned  and   this
agreement  shall  be null and void and of no  further  force  and
effect.

     Pending correction of title, the payments hereunder required
shall  be postponed, but upon correction of title and within  ten
(10)  days  after written notice of correction to the Buyer,  the
parties shall perform this agreement according to its terms.

9.  Closing Costs.  Seller will pay the deed stamp taxes, if any,
and  one-half of escrow fees attributable to the closing services
for  this  transaction, and any brokerage commissions payable  to
The  Forman  Company only.   Seller shall pay  for  the  cost  of
issuing  the  title commitment.  Buyer will pay the cost  of  the
title  insurance  premium for an Owner's policy  (if  desired  by
Buyer),  all  recording fees, one-half of the  escrow  fees,  the
costs  of  a update to the Survey in Seller's possession  (if  an
update  is  required  by Buyer).  Each party  will  pay  its  own
attorneys' fees and costs to document and close this transaction.

10. Real Estate Taxes, Special Assessments and Prorations.  Taxes
for  the  year of the Closing shall be prorated to  the  Date  of
Closing. If the Closing shall occur before the tax rate is  fixed
for the then current year, the appointment of taxes shall be upon
the  basis of the tax rate for the preceding year applied to  the
latest  assessed valuation. Subsequent to the Closing,  when  the
tax  rate  is fixed for the year in which Closing occurs,  Seller
and  Buyer  agree  to  adjust  the proration  of  taxes  and,  if
necessary,  to refund or pay (as the case may be)  such  sums  as
shall  be  necessary to effect such adjustment. Seller agrees  to
cooperate with Buyer in connection with any tax protest by Buyer,
but  Seller  shall  not  be  required  to  expend  any  funds  in
connection with such protest.
     
11. Seller's Representation and Agreements.

     (a)   Seller represents and warrants as of this date that:

     (i)   The Property is vacant.
     
     (ii)  It  is  not  aware  of  any  pending  litigation   or
     condemnation  proceedings against the Property  or  Seller's
     interest in the Property.
     
     (iii) It  is  not  aware of any contracts  affecting  this
     Property and potentially or actually binding on Buyer  after
     the closing date.
          



Buyer Initial: /s/ R.B. /s/ J.W.
Purchase  Agreement  for:  3808 Towne Crossing  Blvd.,  Mesquite,
Texas



12. Disclosures.

     (a)  Seller  and  Buyer acknowledge and  agree  that  Seller
     acquired the Property through a sale/leaseback with a former
     tenant.  Seller has been an absentee landlord. Consequently,
     Seller  has  little,  if  any,  knowledge  of  the  physical
     characteristics of the Property.
     
     Accordingly, except as otherwise specifically stated in  the
     Agreement,   Seller   hereby  specifically   disclaims   any
     warranty,  guaranty,  or representation,  oral  or  written,
     past,  present, or future of, as to, or concerning  (i)  the
     nature  and  condition of the Property,  including,  without
     limitation,   the   water,  soil,  and  geology,   and   the
     suitability  thereof and of the Property  for  any  and  all
     activities  and  uses  which  Buyer  may  elect  to  conduct
     thereon; (ii) except for the warranty of title contained  in
     the  Deed  to  be  delivered by Seller at the  closing,  the
     nature  and  extent of any right of way, lease,  possession,
     lien,  encumbrance,  license,  reservation,  condition,   or
     otherwise, and (iii) the compliance of the Property  or  its
     operation with any laws, ordinances, or regulations  of  any
     government or other body.
     
     (b)  This  Agreement is subject to an inspection contingency
     as  set  forth in Section 16.  Buyer acknowledges and agrees
     that  Buyer  is  not  relying  upon  any  representation  or
     warranties made by Seller or Seller's Agent.
     
     (c)   Buyer   acknowledges  that,  having  been  given   the
     opportunity to inspect the Property, Buyer is relying solely
     on  its  own  investigation of the Property and not  on  any
     information provided by Seller  or to be provided by  Seller
     except as set forth herein.  Buyer further acknowledges that
     the information provided and to be provided with respect  to
     the  Property  by  Seller was obtained  from  a  variety  of
     sources   and   Seller  neither  (a)  has  made  independent
     investigation  or verification of such information,  or  (b)
     makes  any representation as to the accuracy or completeness
     of  such  information. The sale of the Property as  provided
     for  herein is made on an "AS IS" basis, and Buyer expressly
     acknowledges that, in consideration of the agreements of the
     Seller  herein, except as otherwise specified herein, Seller
     maker no Warranty or representation, express or implied,  or
     arising by operation of law, including, but not limited  to,
     any  warranty  or  condition,  habitability,  tenantability,
     suitability  for  commercial purposes,  merchantability,  or
     fitness  for  a  particular  purpose,  in  respect  of   the
     Property.
     
     (d) BUYER AGREES THAT IT SHALL BE PURCHASING THE PROPERTY IN
     ITS  THEN PRESENT CONDITION, AS IS, WHERE IS, AND SELLER HAS
     NO  OBLIGATION  TO  CONSTRUCT  OR  REPAIR  ANY  IMPROVEMENTS
     THEREON, OR TO PERFORM ANY OTHER ACT REGARDING THE PROPERTY.
     WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, BUYER ALSO
     AGREES  THAT SELL WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY OF ANY TYPE, DIRECT
     OR  INDIRECT,  TO  BUYER  OR  BUYER'S  SUCCESSORS,  ASSIGNS,
     LENDERS  OR  AFFILIATES IN CONNECTION  WITH  ANY  HAZARDOUS,
     TOXIC,   DANGEROUS,   FLAMMABLE,   EXPLOSIVE   OR   CHEMICAL
     SUBSTANCES OF ANY TYPE
     
     
     
     Buyer Initial: /s/ R.B. /s/ J. W.
     Purchase Agreement for: 3808 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite,
     Texas
     
     
     
     
     (WHETHER  OR NOT DEFINED AS SUCH UNDER ANY APPLICABLE  LAWS)
     ON OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPERTY EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER
     THE CLOSING DATE.



13. Closing.

     (a) Before the closing date, Seller will deposit into escrow
     an  executed  limited   warranty deed subject  to  Permitted
     Exceptions  conveying insurable title  of  the  Property  to
     Buyer,  and  a  Quit  Claim Bill of Sale  to  the  items  of
     personalty listed on Exhibit A-1.  At Closing, Seller  shall
     deliver  to  Buyer  a standard Seller's Affidavit  regarding
     liens and judgments.
     
     (b)  On or before the closing date, Buyer will deposit  into
     escrow:  the  balance  of the purchase price  when  required
     under  Section  4; any additional funds required  of  Buyer,
     (pursuant to this agreement or any other agreement  executed
     by  Buyer)  to  close escrow.  Both parties  will  sign  and
     deliver  to the escrow holder any other documents reasonably
     required by the escrow holder to close escrow.
     
     (c)  On  the  closing date, if escrow is in  a  position  to
     close,  the  escrow  holder will: record  the  deed  in  the
     official  records  of  the  county  where  the  Property  is
     located;  cause  the title company to commit  to  issue  the
     title  policy; immediately deliver to Seller the portion  of
     the  purchase price deposited into escrow by cashier's check
     or  wire  transfer  (less debits and  prorations,  if  any);
     deliver  to  Seller  and Buyer a signed counterpart  of  the
     escrow  holder's certified closing statement  and  take  all
     other actions necessary to close escrow.

14.  Defaults.  If Buyer defaults, Buyer will forfeit all  rights
and  claims  and  Seller will be relieved of all obligations  and
will  be  entitled to retain all monies (First, and if made,  the
final  Payments)  heretofore paid by  the  Buyer.   Seller  shall
retain all remedies available to Seller at law or in equity.

     If Seller shall default, Buyer irrevocably waives any rights
to file a lis pendens, a specific performance action or any other
claim,  action or proceeding of any type in connection  with  the
Property or this or any other transaction involving the Property,
and  will  not  do  anything to affect title to the  Property  or
hinder,  delay  or  prevent  any  other  sale,  lease  or   other
transaction involving the Property (any and all of which will  be
null  and void), unless: it has paid the First Payment, performed
all  of its other obligations and satisfied all conditions  under
this  Agreement,  and  unconditionally notifies  Seller  that  it
stands  ready  to tender full performance, purchase the  Property
and  close escrow as per this Agreement.  Provided, however, that
in   no  event  shall  Seller  be  liable  for  any  punitive  or
speculative  damages  arising  out  of  any  default  by   Seller
hereunder.
     
15. Buyer's Representations and Warranties.
     
     a.  Buyer represents and warrants to Seller as follows:
     
     
     
     Buyer Initial: /s/ R.B. /s/ J.W.
     Purchase Agreement for: 3808 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite,
     Texas
     

     (i)   In  addition to the acts and deeds recited herein  and
     contemplated  to  be performed, executed, and  delivered  by
     Buyer, Buyer shall perform, execute and deliver or cause  to
     be  performed,  executed, and delivered at  the  Closing  or
     after  the  Closing,  any and all further  acts,  deeds  and
     assurances  as Seller or the Title Company may  require  and
     Buyer  deems  to  be reasonable in order to  consummate  the
     transactions contemplated herein.
     
     (ii)   Buyer  has  all  requisite  power  and  authority  to
     consummate  the  transaction contemplated by this  Agreement
     and  has by proper proceedings duly authorized the execution
     and  delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of  the
     transaction contemplated hereby.
     
     (iii)   To  Buyer's  knowledge, neither  the  execution  and
     delivery  of  this  Agreement nor the  consummation  of  the
     transaction  contemplated  hereby  will  violate  or  be  in
     conflict with (a) any applicable provisions of law, (b)  any
     order  of  any  court or other agency of  government  having
     jurisdiction  hereof, or (c) any agreement or instrument  to
     which Buyer is a party or by which Buyer is bound.

16. Property Inspection and Environmental.

     (a)  Seller shall provide Buyer access to the Property  from
     time  to  time  for  the  purpose of conducting  inspections
     thereof  including  mechanical, structural,  electrical  and
     other physical inspections. Buyer has until forty-five  (45)
     days  after  the  signing  of the  agreement  by  Seller  to
     complete such physical inspection (the "Inspection Period").
     
     (b)  Buyer shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Seller
     from  and  against  any and all losses,  claims,  causes  of
     action, liabilities, and costs to the extent caused  by  the
     actions  of  Buyer, its agents, employees,  contractors,  or
     invitees,  during  any  such entry upon  the  Property.  The
     foregoing duty of indemnification shall include the duty  to
     pay all reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the Seller in
     responding to or defending any such claims or proceedings.
     
     (c) Buyer shall pay for any Phase I Environmental studies it
     wants  to  be performed on the Property. If Buyer desires  a
     Phase  I  Environmental, Buyer shall obtain and  review  the
     same   within  forty-five  (45)  days  from  the  date  this
     agreement  is signed by Seller. If the Phase I Environmental
     report  does  not  meet  hazardous  material  standards   as
     required by the ruling state and Federal agencies, the Buyer
     may terminate this Agreement within said forty-five (45) day
     period  and  receive  a full refund of  the  Earnest  Money.
     However,  if  Buyer terminates, Buyer prior  to  termination
     will  provide  Seller with copies of all  reports  and  test
     results Buyer had performed on the Property.

17. Damages, Destruction and Eminent Domain.

     (a)  If,  prior to closing, the Property or any part thereof
     be  destroyed  or further damaged by fire, the elements,  or
     any cause, due to events
     
     
     
     Buyer Initial: /s/ R.B. /s/ J.W.
     Purchase Agreement for: 3808 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite,
     Texas
     
     
     occurring  subsequent to the date of this Agreement  to  the
     extent  that  the  cost  of  repair  exceeds  $20,000,  this
     Agreement  shall  become null and void,  at  Buyer's  option
     exercised, if at all, by written notice to Seller within ten
     (10)  days  after  Buyer has received  written  notice  from
     Seller  of  said  destruction or damage.   Seller,  however,
     shall  have  the right to adjust or settle any insured  loss
     until  (i) all contingencies set forth in Paragraph 6 hereof
     have been satisfied, or waived; and (ii) any period provided
     for  above  in this Subparagraph 16a for Buyer to  elect  to
     terminate  this  Agreement  has expired  or  Buyer  has,  by
     written  notice to Seller, waived Buyer's right to terminate
     this   Agreement.   If  Buyer  elects  to  proceed  and   to
     consummate  the purchase despite said damage or destruction,
     there  shall be no reduction in or abatement of the purchase
     price,  and Seller shall assign to Buyer the Seller's right,
     title,  and  interest  in  and  to  all  insurance  proceeds
     resulting from said damage or destruction to the extent that
     the same are payable with respect to damage to the Property.
     
     If  the cost of repair is less than $20,000.00, Buyer  shall
     be  obligated  to  otherwise  perform  hereinunder  with  no
     adjustment  to  the Purchase Price, reduction or  abatement,
     and  Seller shall assign Seller's right, title and  interest
     in  and  to  all  insurance  proceeds  in  relation  to  the
     Property.
     
     (b) If, prior to closing, the Property, or any part thereof,
     is taken by eminent domain, this Agreement shall become null
     and void, at Buyer's option.  If Buyer elects to proceed and
     to  consummate the purchase despite said taking, there shall
     be no reduction in, or abatement of, the purchase price, and
     Seller  shall assign to Buyer all the Seller's right, title,
     and interest in and to any award made, or to be made, in the
     condemnation proceeding in relation to the Property.
     
      In the event that this Agreement is terminated by Buyer  as
provided  above  in  Subparagraph 16a or 16b, the  First  Payment
shall  be immediately returned to Buyer (after execution by Buyer
of  such documents reasonably requested by Seller to evidence the
termination hereof).

18.  Seller's and Buyer's Brokers.  Howard Forman of  The  Forman
Company  is  the broker representing the Seller (and  the  Seller
only)  in  this  transaction. The Buyer is not represented  by  a
broker in this transaction.

19. Miscellaneous.

     (a)  This Agreement may be amended only by written agreement
     signed by both Seller and Buyer, and all waivers must be  in
     writing  and signed by the waiving party.  Time  is  of  the
     essence.   This  Agreement  will not  be  construed  for  or
     against  a party whether or not that party has drafted  this
     Agreement.  If there is any action or proceeding between the
     parties relating to this Agreement the prevailing party will
     be  entitled to recover attorney's fees and costs.  This  is
     an  integrated  agreement containing all agreements  of  the
     parties  about the Property and the other matters described,
     and it supersedes any other agreements or
     
     
     
     Buyer Initial: /s/ R.B. /s/ J.W.
     Purchase Agreement for: 3808 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite,
     Texas
     
     
     
     understandings.   Exhibits attached to  this  Agreement  are
     incorporated into this Agreement.
     
     (b)  If  this  escrow  has not closed by  August  30,  1996,
     through  no  fault  of Seller, Seller  may  either,  at  its
     election,  extend  the  closing date,  exercise  any  remedy
     available  to  it  by  law, including  but  not  limited  to
     terminating this Agreement.
     
     (c)  Funds to be deposited or paid by Buyer will be good and
     clear  funds in the form of cash, cashier's checks  or  wire
     transfers.
     
     (d)  All  notices from either of the parties hereto  to  the
     other  shall be in writing and shall be considered  to  have
     been  duly  given or served if sent by first class certified
     mail,  return receipt requested, postage prepaid,  or  by  a
     nationally recognized courier service guaranteeing overnight
     delivery to the party at his or its address set forth below,
     or  to  such  other  address  as such  party  may  hereafter
     designate by written notice to the other party.
     
     If to Seller:
     
          Attention:  Robert P. Johnson
          AEI Real Estate Funds XVI & XVII Limited Partnerships
          1300 Minnesota World Trade Center
          30 E. 7th Street
          St. Paul, MN  55101
     
     If to Buyer:
     
          BW, Incorporated
          20 I-30
          Rockwall, Texas 75087


      When  accepted, this offer will be a binding agreement  for
valid  and  sufficient consideration which will bind and  benefit
Buyer, Seller and their respective successors and assigns.  Buyer
is  submitting  this offer by signing a copy of  this  offer  and
delivering  it  to Seller along with the $25,000  First  Payment,
which,  if  accepted, will be deposited in to escrow  by  Seller.
Seller  has  two (2) business days after receipt of the  executed
offer and First Payment within which to accept this offer; if not
accepted  by  Seller, Seller shall immediately return  the  First
Payment to Buyer.


Buyer Inital: /s/ R.B. /s/ J.W.
Purchase  Agreement  for:  3808 Towne Crossing  Blvd.,  Mesquite,
Texas





IN  WITNESS  WHEREOF,  the Seller and Buyer  have  executed  this
Agreement effective as of the day and year above first written.

BUYER:

BW, Incorporated, a Texas corporation

     By: /s/ Rickey Byrum                By: /s/ Joseph Willis
             Rickey Byrum                        Joseph Willis

     Its: President                      Its: Vice President/Secretary






SELLER:

AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Minnesota limited
partnership.

     By:  AEI Fund Management XVI, Inc., its corporate general partner

     By: /s/ Robert P. Johnson
             Robert P. Johnson, President
 

AEI  REAL  ESTATE  FUND  XVII LIMITED  PARTNERSHIP,  a  Minnesota
limited partnership.

      By:  AEI Fund Management XVII, Inc., its corporate general partner

      By: /s/ Robert P. Johnson
              Robert P. Johnson, President








                               EXHIBIT "A"


                           Legal Description


Lot  2-A,  Block B, TOWNE CROSSING, an Addition to  the  City  of
Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas, according to the Plat recorded in
Volume 85051, Page 5143, Map Records, Dallas County, Texas.







QUOTATION/PROPOSAL


                            EXHIBIT A-1



AFFORDABLE EQUIPMENT CO.                     NO. 224
P.O. BOX 710094                              DATE     1-22-96
DALLAS, TX  75371-0094                       INQUIRY NO.


PHONE   (214) 320-1085
FAX     (214) 320-2377


INVENTORY AND VALUE OF EQUIPMENT AT CLOSED

TO:                                     ESTIMATED DELIVERY
J T MC CORD'S RESTAURANT                TERMS
MESQUITE, TEXAS



SALESMAN                        FOB                    FOLLOW UP DATE
Robert Roznovsky



QUANTITY                 DESCRIPTION

17                  Booth openings w/tables
5                   Booths 3/4 circle w/tables
56                  Chairs, wood
12                  Tables, 30x60
2                   Tables, 30x40
6                   Children booster chairs, wood
9                   Fans, cealing
28                  Pictures, various sizes
1                   Picture, large
7                   Hitachi TVs
1                   Bicycle
1                   Hitachi TV, large
1                   Menu display board, lighted
2                   Booths, 1/2 circle
9                   Tables, wood, bar height
26                  Bar stools, wood
12                  Bar stools, wood, black
7                   Booster chairs, plastic
1                   Ice cream freezer, 2-door
1                   SS drain board w/sink
1                   SS ice chest 2"
1                   SS cocktail station w/dump & blender station
1                   SS sink, 3-comp, 10'L.
1                   Bev Air, 27", work top refig.
1                   Perlick mug froster, 2'L.
1                   SS work table, 3'L.
1                   Taylor margarita freezer, counter model
1                   Back bar cooler, custom made
1                   SS ice chest
1                   Beverage Air, 27", work top refrig.
1                   Bev Air mug froster, 3'L.
1                   SS counter top covers, 25'L.
1                   Long  draw draft beer system, 2 station,  3-beer
1                   Bar mix dispensers, 2-station



AFFORDABLE EQUIPMENT CO.                     NO. 225
P.O. BOX 710094                              DATE
DALLAS, TX  75371-0094                       INQUIRY NO.


PAGE NO. 2


INVENTORY OF CLOSED RESTAURANT

TO:                                     ESTIMATED DELIVERY
J T MC CORD'S                           TERMS
MESQUITE, TEXAS



SALESMAN            FOB                 FOLLOW UP DATE




QUANTITY                 DESCRIPTION

1 Lot                    Beer pitchers
1 Lot                    Glasses
1                        Heat lamp, 2-bulb
1                        Cash register, computer
20                       Computer boards, remote
1                        Jukebox, vending
1                        Dart Video game, vending
1                        Wet mop sign
1                        Ash tray can
5                        Waitress stands
1                        Cecilware, coffee brewer, 3-pot
1                        Carafe, insulated
1                        Silver holder
1                        Cecialware, tea-brewer-w/3 pots
1                        Post mix soda system, 5 valve, refrigerated
1                        SS work top waitress station, 13'L.
1                        Metro wire wall shelf, 12"x13'
1                        SS work top ice storage bin, 5'
1                        Bev Air, 2-glass door refrigerator
1 Lot                    SS pans
1                        SS table, 3'
1                        Bus cart
1 Lot                    Coffee cups
1                        SS Dessert work station, 8'
1                        Panisonic micro wave
2                        SS wall shelves
                         Well warmer, 2-drawer
                         SS chef counter pick up station
                         SS hand sink
                         SS table, 3'
                         SS wall shelf, 8'
                         SS Soil dish table, dish washer
                         SS Clean dish table, "   "
                         SS Wall shelf
                         SS table, 3'





AFFORDABLE EQUIPMENT CO.                     NO. 226
P.O. BOX 710094                              DATE
DALLAS, TX  75371-0094                       INQUIRY NO.


PAGE NO. 3


INVENTORY OF CLOSED RESTAURANT

TO:                                     ESTIMATED DELIVERY
J T MC CORD'S                           TERMS
MESQUITE, TEXAS



SALESMAN            FOB                 FOLLOW UP DATE




QUANTITY                 DESCRIPTION

1                        Pan rack, 1/2 size
1                        SS hand sink
2                        Scotsman cubers, 2400 lbs. Cap., & 1000 lb.cap.
1                        Metro shelves, 24x72x4 tier
1                        Moble bun rack rack
1                        U S Range gas griddle, 6' W/ 2-burners & stand
1                        SS  Vent-A-hood, 7',  class  1,  w/fire system
1                        Pan rack, 1/2 size
1                        SS  Vent-A-hood,  class-1,  8',  W/fire system
3                        Picto gas fryers, 50 lb cap.
2                        Lang elect. Cheese melters, 3'ea.
1                        McCall refrigerator w/4-1/2 doors
1                        SS  work  table, 10' w/1-hot  &  3-cold wells
1                        Toastwell elect. griddle
1                        SS hand sink
1                        Wolf gas char broiler 3', w/stand
1                        Traulsen refrigerated equipment  stand, 78"
                         Wolf stove, 2-burner
                         US Range gas griddle, 3'
                         SS stand 20x30
                         McCall refrigerator w/4-1/2 doors
                         SS  Vent-A-Hood, 7',  class  1,  w/fire system
                         SS micro wave wall shelf
                         Metal  dry  storage shelves,  10'x24"x4 tier
                         New age can rack
                         Shelves for beverage boxes & Co2 tanks
                         Sink, mop dump
                         Plastic trash receptacles
                         Trash bins
                         Fryer, gas, 35 lb. Cap.
                         Traulsen refrigerator, 2-door, roll-in, 6'
                         SS  Work tables w/SS under shelf  &  5" splash
                         SS Wall shelf, 5'
                         Pot rack, double, 5' wall mount
                         Groen,  steam kettle, elect.,  20  gal. W/stand





AFFORDABLE EQUIPMENT CO.                     NO. 227
P.O. BOX 710094                              DATE
DALLAS, TX  75371-0094                       INQUIRY NO.


PAGE NO. 4


INVENTORY OF CLOSED RESTAURANT

TO:                                     ESTIMATED DELIVERY
J T MC CORD'S                           TERMS
MESQUITE, TEXAS



SALESMAN            FOB                 FOLLOW UP DATE




QUANTITY                 DESCRIPTION

1                   Wolf  elect.  Convection  oven,  full  size w/stand
1                   SS Vent-A-Hood, class 2, 7'
2                   Metro shelves, 24x48x4 tier
1                   Metro shelve, 24x72x4 tier
1                   SS sink, 2-comp., 6'
2                   SS Eduland, knife holders
1                   Ss hand sink
1                   Metro shelf, 24x48x4 tier
1                   Metro shelf, 24x60x4 tier
1                   Mars air screen, 4'
1                   Fly trap, electric
9                   Soda pumps
1                   Dunnage rack, 5'
1                   Walk-in cooler-freezer combo w/shelving
                    Cooler, 13'x11'x7.5'
                    Freezer,, 13'x10'x7.5'
1                   Bun pan rack, full size
2                   Plastic shelves, 18x48x5
2                   File cabinets, 4 drawer each
3                   Booth openings
6                   Booth openings
3                   Tables, 4x30
14                  Chairs, wood
1                   Table, wood, 5x30
1                   Change machine, vending
2                   Pen ball game machine
3                   Video game machines, vending
25                  Pictures
1                   Gum vending machine, vending
1                   Candy vending machine, counter model
1                   Gum ball vending machine, large


                    TOTAL


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