EFFICIENCY LODGE INC
8-K/A, 1998-11-02
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                 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                     Washington, D.C.  20549

                       ----------------------
                             FORM 8-K/A
                       ----------------------

                        Amendment No. 1 to
    
                          CURRENT REPORT

              Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                 Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):  August 18, 1998
                                                  -----------------------


                         EFFICIENCY LODGE, INC.
      ------------------------------------------------------
      (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


         Georgia                  000-02290            58-0898219
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
(State or other Jurisdiction of   (Commission File    (IRS Employer
Incorporation or Organization)        Number)        Identification No.)


                   5342 Old Floyd Road
                   Mableton, Georgia                       30126
        ---------------------------------------------------------
        (Address of principal executive offices)       (Zip code)


                                 (770) 819-0039
        -------------------------------------------------------------
             (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                                         N/A
        -------------------------------------------------------------
        (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
<PAGE>
   
    
   
The undersigned registrant (the "Company") hereby amends its Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on September 3, 1998 by amending Item 7
thereto as set forth below.  The Current Report relates to the
acquisition by the Company of the real estate property known as Town
Center Lodge (the "Property").

    
ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
         AND EXHIBITS

   
Statement Regarding Real Property Acquired
- ------------------------------------------

The real estate operations involved with the Property are similar to
those conducted by the Company with respect to its other extended-stay
lodges.  Accordingly, the Company was able to assess the Property from
a financial, operational and physical facilities point of view based
on its own experience with properties in the same industry and in the
same Atlanta metropolitan market.  The Property includes 124 rooms. 
Management of the Company was familiar with the Property and its
operations and was aware that the Property had average occupancy rates
approaching 99% with an average weekly rental of approximately $138. 
Revenue per available room was approximately $137.  These occupancy
rates and REVPAR exceeded those averages for the Company's existing
properties for 1997.  With other properties in the Atlanta area, the
Company was familiar with the utility rates and property tax rates to
which the Property was subject.  The Company determined that historic
maintenance expenses on the Property were not out of line with its
expectations for a real estate operation of this type and size, and
the Company believed that no extraordinary expenses would be
anticipated in the near future.  The Company is not anticipating
capital improvements of any significant amount in the next twelve
months with respect to the Property.  After reasonable inquiry, the
Company is not aware of any material factors relating to the Property
that would cause the financial information reported herein not to be
necessarily indicative of future operating results with respect to the
Property.

The Company intends to operate the Property as part of its overall
business of owning and operating extended stay lodging facilities.  
The Company anticipates some changes in the operating results of the
Property resulting from the conditions listed below, the effects of
which are shown in the accompanying Pro Forma Financial Information:

     1.   An "S" corporation operated the Property, prior to its
          acquisition.  In an "S" corporation, the shareholders elect
          to pay the income tax at the individual shareholder level
          and thus, in general, there is no income tax at the
          corporate level.  The Company is a "C" corporation and thus
          incurs tax at the corporate level.  The Pro Forma Financial
          Information includes the income tax expense resulting from
          the projected operations by the Company.

     2.   The Pro Forma Financial Information reflects the change in
          the following expenses due to the purchase price of
          $3,119,435 paid by the Company to acquire the assets:

   (a)    An increase in depreciation expense

                                  -1-<PAGE>
   (b)    An increase in interest expense due to the financing of
          the purchase price

     3.   The Company anticipates a decrease in the labor costs due to
          the sharing of costs with the existing facilities already
          owned by the Company.  The Pro Forma reflects this change
          and the change includes the allocation of management
          overhead costs, (including management fees), consistent with
          the operation of the Company's other facilities.
    

In preparing the Pro Forma information included below, the Company
made the following principal assumptions:

     1.   Other than the items noted above, the Company believes there
          will be no material changes in the operating results of the Property.

     2.   The Company believes that the level of occupancy from the
          past twelve months will be maintained.

3.   There will be no material capital improvements needed in the next
     twelve months.

     (a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired

        Town Center Lodge, Inc., Marietta, Georgia, Examination of
        Financial Statements, for the Year Ended December 31, 1997
        and for the period January 1, 1998 to August 17, 1998

     For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
     ------------------------------------

        Independent Auditors' Report dated September 28, 1998           F-1
        Balance Sheet Dated December 31, 1997                           F-2
        Statement of Income and Retained Earnings for the Year
          Ended December 31, 1997                                       F-4
        Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 1997    F-6
        Notes to Financial Statements Dated December 31, 1997           F-7

   For the Period January 1, 1998 to August 17, 1998
   -------------------------------------------------

        Independent Auditors' Report dated September 30, 1998           F-10
        Balance Sheet Dated August 17, 1998                             F-11
        Statement of Income and Retained Earnings for the Period
          January 1, 1998 to August 17, 1998                            F-13
        Statement of Cash Flows for the Period January 1, 1998 to
           August 17, 1998                                              F-15
        Notes to Financial Statements dated August 17, 1998             F-16

   (b) Pro Forma Financial Information


       Audited and Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements
       for the Year Ended December 31, 1997 - Balance Sheet             F-19

       Audited and Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements
       for the Year Ended December 31, 1997 - Cash Flows                F-20

       Footnotes to Pro Forma Financial Information
       for the Year Ended December 31, 1997                             F-21

       Unaudited and Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements
       for the Year Ended June 30, 1998 - Balance Sheet                 F-22

       Audited and Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements
       for the six months ended Juhe 30, 1998                           F-23

       Footnotes to Pro Forma Financial Information
       for the six months ended June 30, 1998                           F-24
<PAGE>
                     INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

                          September 28, 1998

To the Board of Directors
Town Center Lodge, Inc.
Marietta, Georgia


We have audited the  accompanying Balance Sheet of Town  Center Lodge,
Inc. as of December 31, 1997, and the related Statements of Income and
Retained Earnings,  and Cash Flows,  for the year  then ended.   These
statements are  the responsibility of  the Company's management.   Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on  these financial statements
based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in  accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance  about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement.   An audit includes examining, on a
test basis,  evidence supporting  the amounts  and disclosures in  the
financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used  and significant estimates made by management, as well
as  evaluating  the overall  financial  statement   presentation.   We
believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion,  the financial  statements referred  to above  present
fairly,  in all  material respects,  the financial  position of   Town
Center  Lodge, Inc. as  of December 31,  1997, and the  results of its
operation and its  cash flows  for the year  then ended in  conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.


                              Respectfully Submitted,

                              /s/ Thombley & Simmons, P.C.

                              THOMBLEY & SIMMONS, P.C.
                              Certified Public Accountants


                                    F-1<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         TOWN CENTER LODGE, INC.
                                                              BALANCE SHEET
                                                            December 31, 1997
                                                            -----------------

                                                                ASSETS
                                                                ------
<S>                                             <C>                    <C>                         <C>
Current Assets:
     Cash (Note 1)                                                                                 $        94,581.95
     Accounts Receivable:
         Trade                                                         $            296.76
         Affiliate (Note 2)                                                       2,963.33
         Others                                                                   4,438.97                   7,699.06
                                                                         -----------------
      Prepaid Insurance                                                                                      1,500.00
                                                                                                    -----------------
         Total Current Assets                                                                      $       103,781.01


                                                                              Accumulated
                                                        Cost                  Depreciation
                                                  --------------          ----------------
Property and Equipment:
     Land                                       $     300,000.00       $              0.00
     Building                                         954,203.50                250,142.66
     Appliances                                        81,470.41                 73,084.65
     Autos and Trucks                                  17,900.00                 17,900.00
     Furniture and Furnishings                        140,558.86                126,089.14
     Paving                                           106,785.57                 55,927.42
                                                 ---------------          ----------------
          Totals                                $   1,600,918.34       $        523,143.87               1,077,774.47
                                                 ---------------          ----------------

Other Assets:
     Deposits                                                                                                4,199.00
                                                                                                    -----------------
         Total Assets                                                                              $     1,185,754.48
                                                                                                    =================


The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this report.

                                                                   F-2<PAGE>
                                                                                                          Exhibit A
                                                                                                          ---------

                                      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
                                      ------------------------------------

Current Liabilities:
     Accounts Payable                                                                              $         2,345.71
     Sales Tax Payable                                                                                         201.88
     Refundable Deposits                                                                                     5,400.00
                                                                                                    -----------------
         Total Current Liabilities                                                                 $         7,947.59


Stockholder's Equity:
     Capital Stock - $ 1.00 Par Value;
          100,000 Shares Authorized;
          500 Shares Issued and Outstanding                            $            500.00
     Paid in Capital                                                             26,800.00
     Retained Earnings                                                        1,150,506.89               1,177,806.89
                                                                           ---------------          -----------------
          Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity                                               $     1,185,754.48
                                                                                                    =================
</TABLE>
                                                                   F-3
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         TOWN CENTER LODGE, INC.
                                                STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
                                                  For The Year Ended December 31, 1997
                                                  ------------------------------------
<S>                                             <C>                    <C>                         <C>
Occupancy Revenues                                                                                 $       855,287.64

Occupancy Costs:
     Depreciation - Property                                           $         48,193.54
     Insurance:
       General                                  $         8,539.65
       Group                                              4,331.18               12,870.83
                                                 -----------------
     Repairs and Maintenance                                                     40,248.72
     Sub Contract:
       Cleaning                                 $        14,628.77
       Maintenance                                       21,110.00
       Management                                        42,342.23
       Security                                           6,339.50               84,420.50
                                                 -----------------
     Supplies                                                                    35,942.99
     Telephone                                                                   21,184.87
     Television                                                                  12,405.27
     Utilities                                                                   71,991.70                 327,258.42
                                                                           ---------------             --------------
Gross Profit on Occupancy Operations                                                                  $    528,029.22

General and Administrative Expenses                                                                        148,749.04
                                                                                                       --------------

Profit From Operations                                                                                $    379,280.18

Other Income                                                                                                 5,247.70

Other Costs                                                                                                (15,766.00)
                                                                                                       --------------

Net Income                                                                                            $    368,761.88


Retained Earnings- January 1, 1997                                     $        923,228.15
Stockholder Distributions                                                      (141,483.14)                781,745.01
                                                                        ------------------             --------------

Retained Earnings- December 31, 1997                                                                  $  1,150,506.89
                                                                                                       ==============

The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this report.

</TABLE>
                                                                   F-4
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                          Exhibit B
                                                                                                          ---------
<S>                                                                                                   <C>
General and Administrative Expenses:
     Automotive Expenses                                                                              $     27,685.24
     Bank Charges                                                                                              965.77
     Casual Labor                                                                                            3,663.50
     Depreciation - Autos                                                                                    1,790.00
     Dues and Subscriptions                                                                                    555.00
     Employee Benefits                                                                                       7,620.70
     Management Fees (Note 2)                                                                               57,000.00
     Miscellaneous Expense                                                                                     923.31
     Office Expense                                                                                          2,505.23
     Professional Fees                                                                                         800.00
     Rent                                                                                                      936.00
     Taxes and Licenses                                                                                     29,785.29
     Travel and Entertainment                                                                               14,519.00
                                                                                                       --------------
          Total General and Administrative Expenses                                                   $    148,749.04
                                                                                                       --------------

Other Income:
     Interest Income                                                                                  $      1,287.70
     Sign Rental                                                                                             9,306.00
                                                                                                       --------------

          Total Other Income                                                                          $      5,247.70

Other Costs:
    Bad Debts                                                                                         $      5,000.00
    Contributions                                                                                            1,460.00
    Interest Expense (Note 3)                                                                                9,306.00
                                                                                                       --------------

          Total Other Costs                                                                           $     15,766.00
                                                                                                       --------------

Earnings Per Share                                                                                    $        737.52
                                                                                                       --------------
</TABLE>
                                                                   F-5
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                            Exhibit C
                                                                                                            ---------

                                                         TOWN CENTER LODGE, INC.
                                                         STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                                  For The Year Ended December 31, 1997

<S>                                                                     <C>                            <C>
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
     Net Income                                                                                       $    368,761.88
     Adjustments Needed to Reconcile to Net Cash
       Provided by Operating Activities:
         Non Cash Long-Term Items Included in Income:
           Depreciation                                                                                     49,983.54
         Changes in Current Assets and Current Liabilities:
           Decrease in Accounts Receivable                             $          1,975.94
           Increase in Prepaid Expenses                                          (1,500.00)
           Increase in Accounts Payable                                           2,547.59
           Increase in Customer Deposits                                          5,400.00                   8,423.53
                                                                           ---------------             --------------
Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities                                                              $    427,168.95

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
     Funds Repaid on Notes Payable                                     $       (200,825.14)
     Funds Paid on Stockholder Distributions                                   (141,483.14)
                                                                           ----------------
Net Cash Flows From Financing Activities                                                                   (342,308.28)
                                                                                                        --------------
Net Increase in Cash                                                                                   $     84,860.67


Cash - January 1, 1997                                                                                        9,721.28
                                                                                                        --------------

Cash - December 31, 1997                                                                               $     94,581.95
                                                                                                        --------------


The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this report.

</TABLE>
                                                                   F-6
<PAGE>
                        TOWN CENTER LODGE, INC.
                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                           December 31, 1997


NOTE 1  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

     BUSINESS ACTIVITY:
     -----------------

The  Company owns  and  operates an  extended-stay residential  rental
property in   Cobb County, Georgia. The  length of the standard rental
is weekly, but the tenants typically are longer term residents.

Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing these financial
statements   in  accordance   with   generally   accepted   accounting
principles.    Those estimates  and  assumptions  affect the  reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets
and  liabilities,  and the  reported  revenues and  expenses.   Actual
results could vary from the estimates that were used.

     REVENUE AND COST RECOGNITION:
     ----------------------------

The Company recognizes revenues and costs on the accrual method. Under
this method income  and expenses are recorded  in the period  they are
earned or  incurred, regardless  of when  received  or disbursed. 
That
method  is used  because  management  considers  it  to  be  the  best
available  measure   of  revenues  and  costs.   Because  of  inherent
uncertainties in estimating costs, it is at least  reasonably possible
that the estimates used will change within the near term.

Occupancy revenues  include revenues  earned from tenants  for lodging
and  other  user  fees  such as  for  telephone,  television, laundry,
vending, and miscellaneous supplies.


     ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
     ----------------------------------------

The  carrying value  of such  items approximates  their fair  value at
December 31, 1997.

     CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
     -------------------------

The Company considers  cash on  hand, cash in  banks, certificates  of
deposit,  time  deposits, and  U.S.  government  and other  short-term
securities with maturities of  three months or less when  purchased as
cash  and  cash  equivalents.    The  carrying  value  of  such  items
approximates their fair value at December 31, 1997. 

                               F-7
<PAGE>
     PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
     ----------------------

Property and equipment are  stated at cost.  Depreciation  is computed
using the straight-line  method over the estimated useful lives of the
assets.   Assets subject to capital lease are amortized on a straight-
line basis over the term of the lease or the estimated useful lives of
the assets, whichever is shorter.

The  cost of  maintenance  and repairs  are  charged to  expense  when
incurred; costs of renewals and betterments are capitalized.  Upon the
sale or retirement  of property  and equipment, the  cost and  related
accumulated depreciation  are eliminated from  the respective accounts
and the resulting gain or loss is included in operations.
The estimated useful lives of the assets are as follows:

     Building                      40 Years
     Appliances                    10 Years
     Autos and Trucks               5  Years
     Furniture and Furnishings     10 Years
     Paving                        20 Years

     EARNINGS PER SHARE
     ------------------

Earnings  per  share are  based on  a  weighted average  method, which
resulted in 500 shares being used in the computation.

     INCOME TAXES:
     ------------

The Company, with the consent of its  stockholder, has elected to have
its income  taxed as an  "S" Corporation  as allowed  by the  Internal
Revenue Code and similar sections of the Georgia State Income Tax Law.

These  laws provide  that,  in lieu  of  corporate income  taxes,  the
stockholder  is  taxed on  his  proportionate share  of  the corporate
taxable income. Therefore, the  accompanying statements do not include
any provision or liability for corporate income tax.

Income  or  loss  for financial  statements  and  income  tax purposes
differs  as a  result of  utilizing accelerated  depreciation for  tax
purposes, as allowed by the Internal Revenue code.


NOTE 2  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

The following is a  summary of related party receivables  and payables
at December 31, 1997:

                               F-8
<PAGE>

Notes Receivable from Affiliate 

         Notes Receivable  from  an  affiliated  company.    $ 2,963.33
        The  note  does not  bear  interest  and  has no       --------
        scheduled repayment terms, but was repaid in the
        next month.


The Company is managed by a company 100% owned by the 100% stockholder
of  the Company  at rates and  terms considered  to be  at fair market
value.  Amounts totaling $57,000.00 were included in management expense
under this agreement.

NOTE 3  NOTES PAYABLE:

A mortgage payable on the property was paid off during the year.

Interest paid on all debt amounted to $9,306.00 for the year.


NOTE 4  EMPLOYEE LEASING 

The  company subcontracts for the on site management and operations of
the property with an employee leasing company.


                               F-9
<PAGE>
                     INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

                          September 30, 1998

To the Board of Directors
Town Center Lodge, Inc.
Marietta, Georgia


We have audited the  accompanying Balance Sheet of Town  Center Lodge,
Inc. as of August 17,  1998, and the related Statements of  Income and
Retained Earnings, and Cash  Flows, for the period of  January 1, 1998
to August 17,  1998.  These statements  are the responsibility  of the
Company's  management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in  accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance  about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement.   An audit includes examining, on a
test basis,  evidence supporting  the amounts  and disclosures in  the
financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used  and significant estimates made by management, as well
as  evaluating  the overall  financial  statement   presentation.   We
believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion,  the financial  statements referred  to above  present
fairly,  in all  material respects,  the financial  position of   Town
Center  Lodge, Inc.  as of  August 17,  1998, and  the results  of its
operations and its cash  flows for the period then ended in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.


                              Respectfully Submitted,

                                /s/ Thombley & Simmons, P.C.

                              THOMBLEY & SIMMONS, P.C.
                              Certified Public Accountants


                               F-10<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         TOWN CENTER LODGE, INC.
                                                              BALANCE SHEET
                                                             August 17, 1998

                                                                 ASSETS
                                                                 ------

<S>                                             <C>                      <C>                       <C>
Current Assets:
     Cash (Note 1)                                                                                 $        94,870.44
     Accounts Receivable:
       Trade                                                           $            132.52
       Others                                                                     9,661.32                   9,793.84
                                                                         -----------------          -----------------

          Total Current Assets                                                                     $       104,664.28


                                                                               Accumulated
                                                        Cost                  Depreciation
                                                  --------------          ----------------
Property and Equipment:
     Land                                       $     300,000.00       $              0.00
     Building                                         954,203.50                266,046.05
     Appliances                                        81,470.41                 74,206.33
     Autos and Trucks                                  17,900.00                 17,900.00
     Furniture and Furnishings                        139,058.11                127,357.63
     Paving                                           106,785.57                 59,486.94
     Carpet                                             1,500.75                    850.52
                                                 ---------------          ----------------
          Totals                                $   1,600,918.34       $        545,847.47               1,055,070.87
                                                 ----------------         ----------------
Other Assets:
     Deposits                                                                                                4,199.00
                                                                                                    -----------------

         Total Assets                                                                              $     1,163,934.15
                                                                                                    =================


The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this report.

                                                                  F-11<PAGE>
                                                                                                            Exhibit A

                                      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
                                      ------------------------------------

Current Liabilities:
  Accounts Payable                                                                                 $         3,735.84
  Sales Tax Payable                                                                                            149.96
  Refundable Deposits                                                                                        4,300.00
                                                                                                      ---------------
          Total Current Liabilities                                                                $         8,185.80


Stockholder's Equity:
   Capital Stock - $ 1.00 Par Value;
     100,000 Shares Authorized;
     500 Shares Issued and Outstanding                                   $          500.00
Paid in Capital                                                                  26,800.00
Retained Earnings                                                             1,128,448.35               1,155,748.35
                                                                           ---------------            ---------------

          Total Liabilities and Stockholder's                                                      $     1,163,934.15
                                                                                                      ===============
</TABLE>
                                                                  F-12<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       TOWN CENTER LODGE, INC.
                                              STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
                                                   January 1, 1998 to August 17, 1998


<S>                                             <C>                      <C>                        <C>
Occupancy Revenues                                                                                  $      497,112.37

Occupancy Costs:
  Depreciation - Property                                                $       22,703.60
  Insurance:
    General                                     $       8,960.00
     Group                                              3,107.18                 12,067.18
                                                  --------------
  Repairs and Maintenance                                                        61,136.51
  Sub Contract (Note 3):
  Cleaning                                      $      10,163.69
  Maintenance                                          13,510.50
  Management                                           21,341.72
  Security                                                280.00                 45,295.91
                                                  --------------
  Supplies                                                                       10,877.89
  Telephone                                                                      11,735.33
  Television                                                                     10,743.31
  Utilities                                                                      46,773.93                 221,333.66
                                                                           ---------------           ----------------

Gross Profit on Occupancy Operations                                                                $      275,778.71

General and Administrative Expenses                                                                         76,035.39
                                                                                                     -----------------
Profit From Operations                                                                              $      199,743.32

Other Income                                                                                                 5,741.79

Other Costs                                                                                                   (200.00)
                                                                                                     ----------------
Net Income                                                                                          $      205,285.11

Retained Earnings- January 1, 1998                                       $    1,150,506.89
Stockholder Distributions                                                       227,343.65                 923,163.24
                                                                           ---------------           ----------------
Retained Earnings- August 17, 1998                                                                  $    1,128,448.35
                                                                                                     ================


The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this report.

</TABLE>
                                                                  F-13<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                          Exhibit B
                                                                                                          ---------
<S>                                                                                                   <C>
General and Administrative Expenses:
     Automotive Expenses                                                                              $   10,055.53
     Bank Charges                                                                                            756.72
     Casual Labor                                                                                          3,030.97
     Dues and Subscriptions                                                                                  569.00
     Employee Benefits                                                                                     1,158.75
     Management Fees (Note 2)                                                                             40,000.00
     Miscellaneous Expense                                                                                 1,145.11
     Office Expense                                                                                          652.06
     Professional Fees                                                                                       800.00
     Rent                                                                                                    886.86
     Taxes and Licenses                                                                                    5,396.48
     Travel and Entertainment                                                                             11,583.91
                                                                                                       ------------

          Total General and Administrative Expenses                                                   $   76,035.39
                                                                                                       ------------
Other Income:
     Interest Income                                                                                  $    1,781.79
     Sign Rental                                                                                           3,960.00
                                                                                                       ------------

          Total Other Income                                                                          $    5,741.79
                                                                                                       ------------
Other Costs:
     Contributions                                                                                    $      200.00
                                                                                                       ------------

          Total Other Costs                                                                           $      200.00
                                                                                                       ------------

Earnings Per Share                                                                                    $      410.57
                                                                                                       ------------
</TABLE>
                                                                  F-14<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                            Exhibit C
                                                                                                            ---------

                                                         TOWN CENTER LODGE, INC.
                                                         STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                                   January 1, 1998 to August 17, 1998


<S>                                                                   <C>                             <C>
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
     Net Income                                                                                       $    205,285.11
     Adjustments Needed to Reconcile to Net Cash
       Provided by Operating Activities:
         Non Cash Long-Term Items Included in Income:
           Depreciation                                                                                     22,703.60
         Changes in Current Assets and Current Liabilities:
           Increase in Accounts Receivable                             $         (2,094.78)
           Decrease in Prepaid Expenses                                           1,500.00
           Increase in Accounts Payable                                           1,338.21
           Decrease in Customer Deposits                                         (1,100.00)                   (356.57)
                                                                           ---------------             --------------
Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities                                                              $    227,632.14

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
     Funds Paid on Stockholder Distributions                          $        (227,343.65)
                                                                           ----------------
Net Cash Flows From Financing Activities                                                                  (227,343.65)
                                                                                                        -------------

Net Increase in Cash                                                                                  $        288.49

Cash - January 1, 1998                                                                                      94,581.95
                                                                                                        -------------

Cash - August 17, 1998                                                                                $     94,870.44
                                                                                                        -------------
</TABLE>

The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this report.

                                                                  F-15<PAGE>
                        TOWN CENTER LODGE, INC.
                     NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                            August 17, 1998


NOTE 1  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

     BUSINESS ACTIVITY:
     -----------------

The  Company owns  and  operates an  extended-stay residential  rental
property in   Cobb County, Georgia. The  length of the standard rental
is weekly, but the tenants typically are longer term residents.

Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing these financial
statements   in  accordance   with   generally   accepted   accounting
principles.    Those estimates  and  assumptions  affect the  reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets
and  liabilities,  and the  reported  revenues and  expenses.   Actual
results could vary from the estimates that were used.

     REVENUE AND COST RECOGNITION:
     ----------------------------

The Company recognizes revenues and costs on the accrual method. Under
this method income  and expenses are recorded  in the period  they are
earned or  incurred, regardless  of when  received  or disbursed. 
That
method  is used  because  management  considers  it  to  be  the  best
available  measure   of  revenues  and  costs.   Because  of  inherent
uncertainties in estimating costs, it is at least  reasonably possible
that the estimates used will change within the near term.

Occupancy revenues  include revenues  earned from tenants  for lodging
and  other  user  fees  such as  for  telephone,  television, laundry,
vending, and miscellaneous supplies.


     ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
     ----------------------------------------

The  carrying value  of such  items approximates  their fair  value at
August 17, 1998.

     CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
     -------------------------

The Company considers  cash on  hand, cash in  banks, certificates  of
deposit,  time  deposits, and  U.S.  government  and other  short-term
securities with maturities of  three months or less when  purchased as
cash  and  cash  equivalents.    The  carrying  value  of  such  items
approximates their fair value at August 17, 1998. 

                               F-16<PAGE>
     PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
     ----------------------

Property and equipment are  stated at cost.  Depreciation  is computed
using the straight-line  method over the estimated useful lives of the
assets.   Assets subject to capital lease are amortized on a straight-
line basis over the term of the lease or the estimated useful lives of
the assets, whichever is shorter.

The  cost of  maintenance  and repairs  are  charged to  expense  when
incurred; costs of renewals and betterments are capitalized.  Upon the
sale or retirement  of property  and equipment, the  cost and  related
accumulated depreciation  are eliminated from  the respective accounts
and the resulting gain or loss is included in operations.

The estimated useful lives of the assets are as follows:

     Building                      40 Years
     Appliances                    10 Years
     Autos and Trucks               5 Years
     Furniture and Furnishings     10 Years
     Paving                        20 Years

     EARNINGS PER SHARE
     ------------------

Earnings  per  share are  based on  a  weighted average  method, which
resulted in 500 shares being used in the computation.

     INCOME TAXES:
     ------------

The Company, with the consent of its  stockholder, has elected to have
its income  taxed as an  "S" Corporation  as allowed  by the  Internal
Revenue Code and similar sections of the Georgia State Income Tax Law.

These  laws provide  that,  in lieu  of  corporate income  taxes,  the
stockholder  is  taxed on  his  proportionate share  of  the corporate
taxable income. Therefore, the  accompanying statements do not include
any provision or liability for corporate income tax.

Income  or  loss  for financial  statements  and  income  tax purposes
differs  as a  result of  utilizing accelerated  depreciation for  tax
purposes, as allowed by the Internal Revenue code.

                               F-17<PAGE>

NOTE 2  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

The  following  is a  summary of  related  party transactions  for the
period ended August 17, 1998:

The Company is managed by a company 100% owned by the 100% stockholder
of  the Company  at rates and  terms considered  to be  at fair market
value.  Amounts totaling $40,000.00 were included in management
expense
under this agreement.


NOTE 3  EMPLOYEE LEASING 

The  company subcontracts for the on site management and operations of
the property with an employee leasing company.

NOTE 4 SUBSEQUENT EVENT 

The  company  sold  all property  except  for  the  autos and  trucks,
effective August 18, 1998 for $3,000,000.

                               F-18
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                         EFFICIENCY LODGE, INC. (ELI)
                                           AUDITED & PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


                                                 ELI           TOWN CENTER LODGE                                    ELI
                                          HISTORICAL-AUDITED   HISTORICAL-AUDITED       REF                      PRO FORMA
                                                12/31/97            12/31/97         FOOTNOTE   ADJUSTMENTS       12/31/97
                                          ------------------   ------------------    --------   -----------      ---------
<S>                                          <C>                 <C>                   <C>     <C>               <C>
BALANCE SHEET:

ASSETS:

CASH                                         $   169,246          $    94,582           (1)     $   (74,479)     $   189,349
PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT                          13,096,534            1,600,918           (2)       1,518,517       16,215,969
ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION                      (2,898,860)            (523,144)          (3)         394,078       (3,027,926)
OTHER ASSETS                                   1,479,390               13,398                                      1,492,788
                                             -----------          -----------                   -----------      -----------

TOTAL ASSETS                                 $11,846,310          $ 1,185,754                     1,838,116      $14,870,181
                                             ===========          ===========                   ===========      ===========
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

LIABILITIES:

MORTGAGE NOTE PAYABLE                        $11,222,325           $        -           (4)     (3,119,435)      $14,341,760
OTHER LIABILITIES                                519,549                7,948           (5)        (16,138)          543,635
                                             -----------          -----------                   ----------       -----------
TOTAL LIABILITIES                             11,741,874                7,948                   (3,135,573)       14,885,395

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CAPITAL STOCK                                    104,368                  500           (6)            500           104,368
PAID IN CAPITAL                                   52,674               26,800           (6)         26,800            52,674
RETAINED EARNINGS                               (266,732)             781,745           (7)        957,185          (442,172)
NET INCOME                                       214,126              368,762           (8)        312,972           269,916
                                             -----------          -----------                   ----------       -----------
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                       104,436            1,177,807                    1,297,457           (15,214)
                                             -----------          -----------                   ----------       -----------

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
    EQUITY                                   $11,846,310          $1,185,755                    (1,838,116)      $14,870,181
                                             ===========          ==========                    ==========       ===========

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF  EARNINGS:

REVENUE                                      $(4,377,122)         $ (855,288)                                     (5,232,410)

OPERATING COSTS                                2,396,805             429,026                                       2,825,831

OTHER OPERATING COSTS:
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE                             448,854              48,194            (9)         80,872           577,920
INTEREST EXPENSE                               1,189,272               9,306            (9)        239,398         1,437,976
LABOR COST ADJUSTMENT                                                                   (9)        (23,436)          (23,436)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE                               128,065                   0            (9)         16,138           144,203
                                             -----------          -----------                                    -----------
NET EARNINGS                                 $  (214,126)         $ (368,762)                    $ 312,972       $  (269,916)
                                             ===========          ==========                     =========       ===========
</TABLE>

                                                               F-19
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                          EFFICIENCY LODGE, INC. (ELI)
                                            AUDITED AND PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                                         FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/97


                                                      ELI          TOWN CENTER LODGE                                       ELI
                                               HISTORICAL-AUDITED  HISTORICAL-AUDITED     REF                          PRO FORMA
                                                    12/31/97            12/31/97        FOOTNOTE      ADJUSTMENTS       12/31/97
                                               ------------------  ------------------   --------      -----------      ---------
<S>                                             <C>                 <C>                   <C>       <C>               <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 NET INCOME                                     $     214,126       $     368,762         (8)       $    (312,972)    $  269,916

ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE  NET INCOME TO
 NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
   DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION                      477,082              49,984         (9)              80,872        607,938
   LOSS ON SALE OF ASSETS                              46,953                   0         (9)                             46,953
 CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
   (INCREASE) DECREASE IN RECEIVABLES                 (14,067)              1,976                                        (12,091)
   INCREASE IN OTHER ASSETS                           (39,678)             (1,500)                                       (41,178)
   INCREASE (DECREASE) IN PAYABLES                     (5,766)              2,548                                         (3,218)
   INCREASE IN CUSTOMER DEPOSITS                        6,579               5,400                                         11,979
   INCREASE (DECREASE) IN OTHER LIABILITIES            17,175                             (5)              16,138         33,313
                                                -------------       -------------                   -------------     ----------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING  ACTIVITIES            702,404             427,169                        (215,962)       913,611

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
   PURCHASES OF PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT               (1,661,223)                                                        (1,661,223)
   ADVANCES TO AFFILIATES                             (71,154)                                                           (71,154)
   OTHER                                               52,468                                                             52,468
                                                -------------       -------------                   -------------     ----------
NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES              (1,679,909)                                                        (1,679,909)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
   PROCEEDS FROM NOTE PAYABLES                      1,700,000                                                          1,700,000
   PAYMENTS ON NOTE PAYABLES                         (478,101)           (200,825)                                      (678,926)
   PAYMENTS FOR LOAN ORIGINATION COSTS               (128,254)                                                          (128,254)
   DISTRIBUTIONS MADE TO STOCKHOLDERS                (106,828)           (141,483)        (1)&(7)         141,483       (106,828)
                                                -------------       -------------                   -------------     ----------
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY
 FINANCING ACTIVITIES                                 986,817            (342,308)                        141,483        785,992
                                                -------------       -------------                   -------------     ----------

NET INCREASE IN CASH                                    9,302              84,861                         (74,479)        19,684

CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR                             159,944               9,721                                        169,665
                                                -------------       -------------                   -------------     ----------

CASH AT END OF YEAR                             $     169,246       $      94,582                   $     (74,479)    $  189,349
                                                =============       =============                   =============     ==========
</TABLE>
                                                               F-20
<PAGE>
Footnotes: (12.31.97)

(1) Cash has been adjusted for the comparative changes made in the expenses
    or distributions:
              increase in interest expense                          (239,398)
              decrease in labor costs                                 23,436
              decrease in shareholder distributions                  141,483
                                                                   ---------
                                                                     (74,479)
                                                                   =========

(2)  Property and equipment of Town Center Lodge has been adjusted to the
     total cost of acquisition by Efficiency Lodge, Inc.

(3)  Accumulated depreciation has been adjusted for the additional pro
     forma depreciation taken after acquisition.

(4)  The mortgage payable has been increased to reflect the debt incurred
     on the purchase of the Town Center assets.

(5)  Other liabilities have been increased to reflect the additional income
     tax expense  recorded due to the Town Center income.  Town Center, prior
     to acquisition, operated as an s corporation and thus had no income tax
     expense recorded for the corporation.

(6)  These adjustments remove the historical stockholders' equity for Town
     Center.  The acquisition by Efficiency Lodge was an asset acquisition
     not a stock acquisition.

(7)  Retained earnings has been adjusted for the clearing of the remainder of
     the historical balance sheet of Town Center as follows:
              Accumulated depreciation at 12.31.97                   (523,144)
              Current year depreciation expense, before
                 acquired by ELI                                       48,194
              Property and equipment prior to acquisition           1,600,918
              Capital stock prior to acquisition                         (500)
              Paid in capital prior to acquisition                    (26,800)
              Distributions to shareholders                          (141,483)
                                                                   ----------
                                                                      957,185
                                                                   ==========
(8)  The net income changes are the product of the adjustments made to
     the expenses below in order to provide comparable operating expenses.
     See the explanations for these items separately below.

(9)  The following expenses have been adjusted in order to be comparable
     with the operating expenses of ELI as follows:

     Depreciation     An increase in depreciation expense has been made to
                      reflect the additional expense allowed due to the purchase
                      price paid for the assets from Town Center.

     Interest         An increase in the interest expense has been shown to
                      reflect the payments on the debt to acquire the Town
                      Center assets.

     Labor costs      This has been adjusted to show the decrease in the
                      labor costs estimated after the acquisition of Town Center
                      assets by ELI.

     Income tax exp.  The expense has been increased from zero on the
                      historical financials of the s corporation to the
                      calculated amount which would have been due on the
                      proforma income as calculated above.

                                     F-21<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                         EFFICIENCY LODGE, INC. (ELI)
                                            UNAUDITED & PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                                      FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/98



                                               ELI           TOWN CENTER LODGE                                          ELI
                                      HISTORICAL-UNAUDITED  HISTORICAL-UNAUDITED      REF                            PRO FORMA
                                              6/30/98              6/30/98          FOOTNOTE      ADJUSTMENTS         6/30/98
                                      --------------------  --------------------    --------      -----------       ------------
<S>                                      <C>                   <C>                       <C>      <C>              <C>
BALANCE SHEET:
ASSETS:

CASH                                     $    562,846          $     77,758              (1)      $   (108,093)     $    532,511
PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT                       12,459,329             1,600,918              (2)         1,518,517        15,578,764
ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION                   (3,042,769)             (540,172)             (3)           475,639        (3,107,301)
OTHER ASSETS                                2,270,888                 9,926                                            2,280,814
                                         ------------          ------------                                         ------------
TOTAL ASSETS                             $ 12,250,294          $  1,148,431                                         $ 15,284,787
                                         ============          ============                                         ============

LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES:

MORTGAGE NOTE PAYABLE                    $ 10,977,311          $          -              (4)        (3,119,435)     $ 14,096,746
OTHER LIABILITIES                             422,323                  (921)             (5)             5,083           426,485
                                         ------------          ------------                                         ------------
TOTAL LIABILITIES                          11,399,634                  (921)                                          14,523,231


STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CAPITAL STOCK                                 107,200                   500               (6)             (500)          107,200
PAID IN CAPITAL                                52,674                26,800               (6)          (26,800)           52,674
RETAINED EARNINGS                             283,955               933,011               (7)        1,050,474           166,492
NET INCOME (LOSS)                             406,831               189,040               (8)          160,681           435,190
                                         ------------          ------------                                         ------------
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                    850,660             1,149,351                                              761,556
                                         ------------          ------------                                         ------------

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
      EQUITY                             $ 12,250,294          $  1,148,431                                         $ 15,284,787
                                         ============          ============                                         ============

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF  EARNINGS:
REVENUE                                  $ (2,454,806)         $  (420,027)                                         $ (2,874,833)

OPERATING COSTS                             1,098,103              213,956                                             1,312,059
OTHER OPERATING COSTS:
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE                          189,184               17,028                (9)           47,505           253,717
INTEREST EXPENSE                              511,764                    4                (9)          124,755           636,523
LABOR ADJUSTMENT                                                                          (9)          (16,662)          (16,662)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE                            248,924                    0                (9)            5,083           254,007
                                         ------------          ------------                                         ------------
NET EARNINGS                             $   (406,831)         $  (189,040)                        $   160,681      $   (435,190)
                                         ============          ===========                         ===========      ============
</TABLE>

                                                               F-22
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                         EFFICIENCY LODGE, INC.
                                                   PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                                                  FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 06/30/98


                                                         ELI          TOWN CENTER LODGE                                ELI
                                                HISTORICAL-UNAUDITED HISTORICAL-UNAUDITED   REF                     PRO FORMA
                                                       6/30/98             6/30/98        FOOTNOTE   ADJUSTMENTS     6/30/98
                                                -------------------- -------------------- --------   -----------    ---------
<S>                                                    <C>             <C>                  <C>     <C>             <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 NET INCOME                                            $  406,831      $  189,040           (8)     $  (160,681)    $  756,552

ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE  NET INCOME TO
  NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

  DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION                           189,184          17,028           (9)          47,505        253,708

  LOSS ON SALE OF ASSETS
  CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
  (INCREASE) DECREASE IN RECEIVABLES                      (31,030)          1,475                                      (29,555)
  INCREASE IN OTHER ASSETS                                  3,543                                                        3,543
  INCREASE (DECREASE) IN PAYABLES
  INCREASE IN CUSTOMER DEPOSITS
  INCREASE (DECREASE) IN OTHER LIABILITIES                                                  (5)           5,082          5,077
                                                       ----------      ----------                   -----------     ----------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES                 568,527         207,543                                      989,325

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
  PURCHASES OF PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT                       (66,657)                                                     (66,657)
  ADVANCES TO AFFILIATES
  OTHER                                                   135,012                                                      135,012
                                                       ----------      ----------                   -----------     ----------
NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES                      68,355                                                       68,355

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  PROCEEDS FROM NOTE PAYABLES
  PAYMENTS ON NOTE PAYABLES                              (245,014)                                                    (245,014)
  PAYMENTS FOR LOAN ORIGINATION COSTS
  CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS                                     1,732                                                        1,732
  DISTRIBUTIONS MADE TO STOCKHOLDERS                                     (224,367)                                    (224,367)
                                                       ----------      ----------                   -----------     ----------
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY
 FINANCING ACTIVITIES                                    (243,282)       (224,367)                                    (467,649)
                                                       ----------      ----------                   -----------     ----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH                           393,600         (16,824)                                     590,031

CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR                                 169,246      $    94,582                                     263,828
                                                       ----------      ----------                   -----------     ----------
CASH AT END OF YEAR                                    $  562,846      $    77,758                  $  (108,093)    $  532,511
                                                       ==========      ===========                  ===========     ==========
</TABLE>
                                                               F-23<PAGE>
Footnotes:   (06.30.98)

(1)  Cash has been adjusted for the comparative changes made in the expenses-
             increase in interest expense                 (124,755)
             decrease in labor costs                        16,662
                                                        ----------
                                                          (108,093)
                                                        ==========

(2)  Property and equipment of Town Center Lodge has been adjusted to
     the total cost of acquisition by Efficiency Lodge, Inc.

(3)  Accumulated depreciation has been adjusted for the additional
     pro forma depreciation taken after acquisition.

(4)  The mortgage payable has been increased to reflect the debt incurred on
     the purchase of the Town Center assets.

(5)  Other liabilities have been increased to reflect the additional
     income tax expense  recorded due to the Town Center income.  Town
     Center, prior to acquisition, operated as an s corporation
     and thus had no income tax expense recorded for the corporation.

(6)  These adjustments remove the historical stockholders' equity for Town
     Center.  The acquisition by Efficiency Lodge was an asset acquisition
     not a stock acquisition,

(7)  Retained earnings has been adjusted for the clearing of the remainder
     of the historical balance sheet of Town Center as follows:

        Accumulated depreciation at 12.31.97                           (540,172)
        Current year depreciation expense, before acquired by ELI        17,028 
        Property and equipment prior to acquisition                   1,600,918 
        Capital stock prior to acquisition                                 (500)
        Paid in capital prior to acquisition                            (26,800)
                                                                     ----------
                                                                      1,050,474
                                                                     ===========
(8)  The net income changes are the product of the adjustments made to
     the expenses below in order to provide comparable operating expenses.
     See the explanations for these items separately below.

(9)  The following expenses have been adjusted in order to be comparable
     with the operating expenses of ELI as follows:

      Depreciation        An increase in depreciation expense has been made
                          to reflect the additional expense allowed due to the
                          purchase price paid for the Town Center assets
                          purchased.

      Interest            An increase in the interest expense has been shown to
                          reflect the payments on the debt to acquire the Town
                          Center assets.
 
      Labor cost          This has been adjusted to show the decrease
                          in the labor costs estimated after the
                          acquisition of Town Center assets by ELI.

      Income tax expense  The expense has been increased from zero shown
                          on the historical financial statements ( s
                          corporation) to the calculated amount which
                          would have been due on the pro forma income as
                          calculated above.

                                     F-24<PAGE>
                             SIGNATURES


         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.



                              EFFICIENCY LODGE, INC.



                              By: /s/ W. Ray Barnes
                                 W. Ray Barnes
                                 President

                                 November 2, 1998
                                 ------------------
                                 Date






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