Lightstone Value Plus REIT I, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2006 June (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006

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

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 333-117367

LIGHTSTONE VALUE PLUS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland		20-1237795
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


326 Third Street
Lakewood, New Jersey		08701
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(732) 367-0129

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ

As of July 28, 2006, there were 1,525,738 outstanding shares of common stock of Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.

LIGHTSTONE VALUE PLUS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC.

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PART I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements

	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 2005	3

	Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005	4

	Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2006	5

	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the Six Months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005	6

	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	7

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	17

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	22

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	22

PART II	OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	23

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	23

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	24

Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders	24

Item 5.	Other Information	24

Item 6.	Exhibits	25

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

LIGHTSTONE VALUE PLUS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	June 30, 2006			December 31, 2005
*Assets*	(UNAUDITED)
Investment property:
Land	$	13,435,415		$	-
Building		56,189,023			-

		69,624,438			-
Less accumulated depreciation		(141,585	)		-
Net investment property		69,482,853			-

Cash		3,263,167			205,030
Restricted escrows		6,042,700			-
Due from escrow agent		608,582			-
Tenant accounts receivable		220,142			-
Acquired in-place lease intangibles (net of accumulated amortization of $39,557 and $0, respectively)		1,399,661			-
Deferred financing costs (net of accumulated amortization of $4,862 and $0, respectively)		418,440			-
Deferred offering costs		-			225,966
Prepaid real estate taxes		689,358			-
Prepaid insurance and other assets		224,308
Total Assets	$	82,349,211		$	430,996

*Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity*
Mortgages payable	$	67,975,000		$	-
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		581,839			37,511
Tenant allowances and deposits payable		305,084			-
Accrued real estate taxes		309,767			-
Distributions payable		152,580			-
Prepaid rental revenues		123,517			-
Acquired below market lease intangibles (net of accumulated amortization of $168,176 and $0, respectively)		420,632
Due to affiliate		66,922			309,056
		69,935,341			346,567

Minority interest in partnership		1,268,668			836

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:
Preferred shares, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding		-			-
Common stock, $.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized, 1,273,428 and 20,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively		12,734			200
Additional paid-in-capital		11,414,256			199,800
Accumulated distributions in addition to net loss		(281,788	)		(116,407	)
Total stockholder’s equity		11,145,202			83,593
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	82,349,211		$	430,996

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION, CONTINUED:

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED:

LIGHTSTONE VALUE PLUS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2006			Three Months Ended June 30, 2005		Six Months Ended June 30, 2006			Six Months Ended June 30, 2005

Revenues:
Rental income	$	979,398		$	-	$	988,698		$	-
Tenant recovery income		499,912			-		503,423			-

		1,479,310			-		1,492,121			-
Expenses:
Property operating expenses		486,730			-		495,521			-
Real estate taxes		159,498			-		161,139			-
General and administrative costs		159,911			-		255,688			-
Depreciation and amortization		184,484			-		186,005			-

		990,623			-		1,098,353			-

Operating income		488,687			-		393,768			-

Other income		58,643			-		68,030			-
Interest expense		(431,232	)		-		(435,895	)		-
Minority interest		(38	)		-		(4	)		-

Net income applicable to common shares	$	116,060		$	-	$	25,899		$	-


Net income per common share, basic and diluted	$	0.13		$	-	$	0.05		$	-

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted		895,323			20,000		571,656			20,000

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

LIGHTSTONE VALUE PLUS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(UNAUDITED)

	Preferred Shares				Common Shares				Additional Paid-In Capital			Accumulated Distributions in Excess of Net Income			Total Stockholders' Equity
	Preferred Shares		Amount		Common Shares		Amount		Additional Paid-In Capital						Total Stockholders' Equity
BALANCE, December 31, 2005		-	$	-		20,000	$	200	$	199,800		$	(116,407	)	$	83,593
Net income		-		-		-		-		-			25,899			25,899
Distributions declared													(191,280	)		(191,280	)
Proceeds from offering		-		-		1,251,687		12,517		12,465,756			-			12,478,273
Selling commissions and dealer manager fees		-		-		-		-		(1,014,262	)		-			(1,014,262	)
Other offering costs		-		-		-		-		(253,565	)		-			(253,565	)
Proceeds from distribution reinvestment program						1,741		17		16,527			-			16,544
BALANCE, June 30, 2006		-	$	-		1,273,428	$	12,734	$	11,414,256		$	(281,788	)	$	11,145,202

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION, CONTINUED:

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED:

LIGHTSTONE VALUE PLUS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2006			Six Months Ended June 30, 2005

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	25,899		$	-
Loss allocated to minority interests		4			-
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		141,585			-
Amortization of deferred financing costs		4,862			-
Amortization of above and below-market lease intangibles		(128,619	)		-
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase in prepaid real estate taxes		(689,358	)		-
Increase in prepaid insurance and other assets		(224,308	)
Increase in tenant accounts receivable		(220,142	)
Increase in real estate taxes payable		309,767			-
Increase in tenant allowance and securities deposits payable		305,084			-
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses		544,328			-
Increase in prepaid rental revenue		123,517
Net cash provided by operating activities		192,619			-

CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of investment property, net		(70,474,848	)		-
Restricted escrows		(6,042,700	)		-
Net cash used in investing activities		(76,517,548	)		-

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds form mortgage financing		67,975,000			-
Payment of loan fees and expenses		(423,302	)		-
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		12,478,273			-
Proceeds from issuance of special general partnership units		1,267,827			-
Payment of offering costs		(1,041,861	)		-
Increase in amounts due from escrow agent		(608,582	)
Increase (decrease) in amounts due to affiliates, net		(242,134	)		49,265
Distributions paid		(22,155	)		-
Net cash provided by financing activities		79,383,066			49,265

Net change in cash		3,058,137			49,265
Cash, beginning of period		205,030			205,489

Cash, end of period	$	3,263,167		$	254,754

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$	340,780		$	-

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION, CONTINUED:

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED:

Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

1. Organization

Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation (“Lightstone REIT” and, together with the Operating Partnership (as defined below), the “Company”) was formed on June 8, 2004 and intends to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for the year ending December 31, 2006. The Company was formed primarily for the purpose of engaging in the business of investing in and owning commercial and residential real estate properties located throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

The Lightstone REIT is structured as an umbrella partnership real estate investment trust, or UPREIT, and substantially all of the Lightstone REIT’s current and future business is and will be conducted through Lightstone Value Plus REIT, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership formed on July 12, 2004 (the “Operating Partnership”). The Lightstone REIT is managed by Lightstone Value Plus REIT, LLC (the “Advisor”), an affiliate of the Lightstone Group (the “Sponsor”), under the terms and conditions of an advisory agreement. The Sponsor and Advisor are owned and controlled by David Lichtenstein, the Chairman of the Company’s board of directors.

The Company intends to sell a maximum of 30 million common shares, at a price of $10 per share (exclusive of 4 million shares available pursuant to the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan, 600,000 shares that could be obtained through the exercise of selling dealer warrants when and if issued and 75,000 shares that are reserved for issuance under the Company’s stock option plan). The Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-11 (the “Registration Statement”) was declared effective under the Securities Act of 1933 on April 22, 2005, and on May 24, 2005, the Lightstone REIT began offering its common shares for sale to the public. Lightstone Securities, LLC (the “Dealer Manager”), an affiliate of the Sponsor, is serving as the dealer manager of the Company’s public offering (the “Offering”).

The Company sold 20,000 shares to the Advisor on July 6, 2004, for $10 per share. The Company invested the proceeds from this sale in the Operating Partnership, and as a result, held a 99.01% general partnership interest at December 31, 2004 and 2005, respectively. The Advisor also contributed $2,000 to the Operating Partnership in exchange for 200 limited partner units in the Operating Partnership. The limited partner has the right to convert operating partnership units into cash or, at the option of the Company, an equal number of common shares of the Company, as allowed by the limited partnership agreement.

A Post-Effective Amendment to the Lightstone REIT’s Registration Statement was declared effective on October 17, 2005. The Post-Effective Amendment reduced the minimum offering from 1 million shares of common stock to 200,000 shares of common stock. As of December 31, 2005, the Company had reached its minimum offering by receiving subscriptions for approximately 226,000 of its common shares, representing gross offering proceeds of approximately $2.3 million. On February 1, 2006, cumulative gross offering proceeds of approximately $2.7 million were released to the Company from escrow and invested in the Operating Partnership.

As of June 30, 2006, cumulative gross offering proceeds of approximately $12.7 million have been released to the Lightstone REIT and used for the purchase of a 99.98% general partnership interest in the Operating Partnership. The Company expects that its ownership percentage in the Operating Partnership will remain significant as it plans to continue to invest all net proceeds from the Offering in the Operating Partnership.

Lightstone SLP, LLC, an affiliate of the Advisor, intends to periodically purchase special general partner units in the Operating Partnership at a cost of $100,000 per unit for each $1.0 million in offering subscriptions. Proceeds from the sale of the special general partnership interests will be used to repay advances from the Advisor that were used to fund organizational and offering costs incurred by the Company. Through June 30, 2006, the Lightstone REIT offset proceeds of approximately $1.3 million from the sale of special general partnership units against approximately $1.3 million of Advisor cash advances used for offering costs.

The Advisor is responsible for offering and organizational costs exceeding 10% of the gross offering proceeds without recourse to the Company. Since its inception, and through June 30, 2006, the Advisor has not allocated any organizational costs to the Company. Advances for offering costs in excess of the 10% threshold (approximately $1.6 million at June 30, 2006) will only be reimbursed to the Advisor as additional offering proceeds are received by the Company.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION, CONTINUED:

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED:

Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

1. Organization (continued):

Through its Operating Partnership, the Company will seek to acquire and operate commercial and residential properties, principally in the United States. All such properties may be acquired and operated by the Company alone or jointly with another party. The Company has completed two acquisitions to date. The first was completed on March 31, 2006 (the Belz Factory Outlet World in St. Augustine, Florida), and the second was completed on June 29, 2006 (four multi-family communities in Southeast Michigan). Each of the acquired properties is managed by an affiliate of Lightstone Value Plus REIT Management LLC, (the “Property Manager”). No other acquisitions have been completed or identified by the Company as of August 4, 2006.

The Company’s Advisor, Property Manager and Dealer Manager are each related parties. Each of these entities will receive compensation and fees for services related to the offering and for the investment and management of the Company’s assets. These entities will receive fees during the offering, acquisition, operational and liquidation stages. The compensation levels during the offering, acquisition and operational stages are based on percentages of the offering proceeds sold, the cost of acquired properties and the annual revenue earned from such properties, and other such fees outlined in each of the respective agreements. (See Note 6, Related Party Transactions).

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Lightstone REIT and the Operating Partnership. As of June 30, 2006, the Lightstone REIT had a 99.98% general partnership interest in the Operating Partnership. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. The information furnished in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, statements of income, statements of stockholders’ equity and statements of cash flows reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, recurring and necessary for a fair statement of the aforementioned financial statements for the interim period. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2006.

The December 31, 2005 balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements. The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in the Company’s Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2005.

Revenue Recognition

Minimum rents are recognized on an accrual basis over the terms of the related leases on a straight-line basis. The capitalized above-market lease values and the capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an adjustment to rental income over the initial lease term. Percentage rents, which are based on commercial tenants’ sales, are recognized once the sales reported by such tenants exceed any applicable breakpoints as specified in the tenants’ leases. Recoveries from commercial tenants for real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses, and from residential tenants for utility costs, are recognized as revenues in the period that the applicable costs are incurred. The Company recognizes differences between estimated recoveries and the final billed amounts in the subsequent year.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION, CONTINUED:

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED:

Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued):

Investment in Real Estate

Accounting for Acquisitions

The Company accounts for acquisitions of Properties in accordance with SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” The fair value of the real estate acquired is allocated to acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and tenant improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above-market and below-market leases for acquired in-place leases and the value of tenant relationships, based in each case on their fair values. Purchase accounting is applied to assets and liabilities related to real estate entities acquired based upon the percentage of interest acquired.

The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property (which includes land, building and tenant improvements) is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, based on management’s determination of the relative fair values of these assets. Management determines the as-if-vacant fair value of a property using methods to determine the replacement cost of the tangible assets.

In determining the fair value of the identified intangible assets and liabilities of an acquired property, above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. The capitalized above-market lease values and the capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an adjustment to rental income over the initial lease term.

The aggregate value of in-place leases is determined by evaluating various factors, including an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods, current market conditions and similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses, and estimates of lost rental revenue during the expected lease-up periods based on current market demand. Management also estimates costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal and other related costs. The value assigned to this intangible asset is amortized over the remaining lease terms ranging from one month to approximately 9 years. Optional renewal periods were not considered.

The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets include tenant relationships. Factors considered by management in assigning a value to these relationships include: assumptions of probability of lease renewals, investment in tenant improvements, leasing commissions and an approximate time lapse in rental income while a new tenant is located. The value assigned to this intangible asset will be amortized over the average life of the relationship.

Carrying Value of Assets

The amounts to be capitalized as a result of periodic improvements and additions to real estate property, and the periods over which the assets are depreciated or amortized are determined based on the application of accounting standards that may require estimates as to fair value and the allocation of various costs to the individual assets. Differences in the amount attributed to the assets can be significant based upon the assumptions made in calculating these estimates.

Impairment Evaluation

Management evaluates the recoverability of its investment in real estate assets in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” This statement requires that long-lived assets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that recoverability of the asset is not assured.

The Company evaluates the recoverability of its investments in real estate assets to be held and used each quarter and will record an impairment charge when there is an indicator of impairment and the undiscounted projected cash flows are less than the carrying amount for a particular property. Management concluded no impairment adjustment was required at June 30, 2006. The estimated cash flows used for the impairment analysis and the determination of estimated fair value are based on the Company’s plans for the respective assets and the Company’s views of market and economic conditions. The estimates consider matters such as current and historical rental rates, occupancies for the respective Properties and comparable properties and recent sales data for comparable properties. Changes in estimated future cash flows due to changes in the Company’s plans or views of market and economic conditions could result in recognition of impairment losses, which, under the applicable accounting guidance, could be substantial.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION, CONTINUED:

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED:

Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued):

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation expense for real estate assets is computed using a straight-line method and estimated useful lives for buildings and improvements using a weighted average composite life of forty years and equipment and fixtures of five to ten years. Expenditures for leasehold improvements and construction allowances paid to commercial tenants are capitalized and amortized over the initial term of each lease. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Deferred Costs

The Company capitalizes initial direct costs in accordance with SFAS No. 91, “Accounting for Nonrefundable Fees and Costs Associated with Originating or Acquiring Loans and Initial Direct Costs of Leases.” The costs are capitalized upon the execution of the loan or lease and amortized over the initial term of the corresponding loan or lease. Amortization of deferred loan costs begins in the period during which the loan was originated. Deferred leasing costs are not amortized to expense until the earlier of the store opening date or the date the tenant’s lease obligation begins.

Income Taxes

To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet certain organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute at least 90% of its ordinary taxable income to stockholders. As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that it distributes to its stockholders. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it will then be subject to federal income taxes on its taxable income at regular corporate rates and will not be permitted to qualify for treatment as a REIT for federal income tax purposes for four years following the year during which qualification is lost unless the Internal Revenue Service grants the Company relief under certain statutory provisions. Such an event could materially adversely affect the Company’s net income and net cash available for distribution to stockholders. However, the Company believes that it will be organized and operate in such a manner as to qualify for treatment as a REIT and intends to operate in such a manner so that the Company will remain qualified as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.

Organization and Offering Costs

The Company estimates offering costs of approximately $300,000 if the minimum offering of 200,000 shares is sold, and approximately $30,000,000 if the maximum offering of 30,000,000 shares is sold. Subject to limitations in terms of the maximum percentage of costs to offering proceeds that may be incurred by the Company, third-party offering expenses such as registration fees, due diligence fees, marketing costs, and professional fees, along with selling commissions and dealer manager fees paid to the Dealer Manager, are accounted for as a reduction against additional paid-in capital (“APIC”) as offering proceeds are released to the Company.

As of June 30, 2006, the Advisor has advanced approximately $2.9 million to the Company for offering costs, including commission and dealer manager fees. Based on gross proceeds of approximately $12.7 million from its public offering as of June 30, 2006, the Company’s responsibility for the reimbursement of advances for commissions and dealer manager fees was limited to approximately $1.0 million (or 8% of the gross offering proceeds), and its obligation for advances for organization and third-party offering costs was limited to approximately $254,000 (or 2% of the gross offering proceeds).

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION, CONTINUED:

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED:

Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued):

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2005, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) issued Issue 04-05, “Determining Whether a General Partner, or the General Partners As a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights.” The EITF addresses whether rights held by the limited partner(s) preclude consolidation in circumstances in which the sole general partner would consolidate the limited partnership in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principals. The assessment of limited partners’ rights and their impact on the presumption of control of the limited partnership by the sole general partner should be made when an investor becomes the sole general partner and should be reassessed if (i) there is a change to the terms or in the exercisability of the rights of the limited partners, (ii) the sole general partner increases or decreases its ownership of limited partnership interests, or (iii) there is an increase or decrease in the number of outstanding limited partnership interests. This issue is effective no later than for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005, and as of June 29, 2005 for new or modified arrangements. The Company adopted this statement in the first quarter of 2006. Adoption of EITF 04-05 had no material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

3. Acquisitions

St Augustine Retail Outlet Mall

On November 30, 2005, Prime Outlets Acquisition Company LLC (“Prime”), an affiliate of the Advisor, entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with St. Augustine Outlet World, Ltd, an unaffiliated third party, to purchase Belz Outlets at St. Augustine, Florida. On March 31, 2006, Prime assigned its interest in the Purchase and Sale Agreement to LVP St. Augustine Outlets, LLC (“LVP St. Augustine”), a single purpose, wholly owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, and LVP St. Augustine simultaneously completed the acquisition of the property. The total acquisition price, including acquisition-related transaction costs, was $26,921,450. In connection with the transaction, the Advisor received an acquisition fee equal to 2.75% of the purchase price, or $715,000.

Approximately $22.4 million of the total acquisition cost was funded by a mortgage loan from Wachovia Bank, National Association (“Wachovia”) and approximately $4.5 million was funded with offering proceeds from the sale of the Company’s common stock. Loan proceeds from Wachovia were also used to fund approximately $4.8 million of escrows for future leasing-related expenditures, real estate taxes, insurance and debt service. LVP St. Augustine currently holds a fee simple interest in the property, subject to the encumbrances described in Note 4 below.

As of June 30, 2006, the approximate fixed future minimum rentals from tenants of the property are as follows:

		2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			Thereafter			Total
Fixed Future Minimum Rentals		$	875,508		$	1,630,402		$	1,185,878		$	791,641		$	213,897		$	42,624		$	4,739,950

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION, CONTINUED:

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED:

Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

3. Acquisitions, continued:

Southeastern Michigan Multi-Family Properties

On April 26, 2006, the Sponsor entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Home Properties, L.P. and Home Properties WMF I, LLC, affiliates of Home Properties, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange listed real estate investment trust (collectively, “Sellers”), each an unaffiliated third party, to purchase 19 multifamily apartment communities. On June 29, 2006, the Sponsor assigned the purchaser’s interest in the Purchase and Sale Agreement with respect to four of the apartment communities to each of four single purpose, wholly owned subsidiaries of LVP Michigan Multifamily Portfolio LLC (“LVP MMP”), and the LVP MMP subsidiaries simultaneously completed the acquisition of the four properties. The Operating Partnership holds a 99% membership interest in LVP MMP, while the Lightstone REIT holds a 1% membership interest in LVP MMP. The properties are located in Southeast Michigan and were valued by an independent third-party appraiser retained by Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. (“Citigroup”) at an aggregate value equal to $54.3 million.

The total acquisition price, excluding acquisition-related transaction costs, was approximately $42.2 million. In connection with the transaction, the Advisor received an acquisition fee equal to 2.75% of the purchase price, or approximately $1.1 million. Other closing and financing related costs totaled approximately $400,000, and net pro ration adjustments for assumed liabilities, prepaid rents, real estate taxes and interest totaled $500,000.

Approximately $40.7 million of the total acquisition cost was funded by a mortgage loan from Citigroup, and approximately $4.6 million was funded with offering proceeds from the sale of the Company’s common stock. Loan proceeds from Citigroup were also used to fund approximately $1.1 million of escrows for capital improvements, real estate taxes, and insurance. Each of the four subsidiaries of LVP MMP currently holds a fee simple interest in one of the four properties, subject to the encumbrances described in Note 4 below.

In-place rents, net of rent concessions, and average occupancy for the four properties at June 30, 2006 was as follows:


In-Place Rents, Net	$	679,126
Occupancy Percentage		92.0	%

Proforma Condensed Financial Information

The following unaudited pro forma combined condensed statements of income set forth the consolidated results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005, respectively, as if the above described acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of the period of acquisition and the same period in the year prior to the acquisition. The unaudited pro forma information does not purport to be indicative of the results that actually would have occurred if the acquisitions had been in effect for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005, respectively.

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2006		2005
Real estate revenues	$	7,034,919	$	7,010,034
Net income (loss)	$	314,611	$	(149,588	)
Basic and Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	0.35	$	(0.16	)

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Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

4. Mortgages Payable

Mortgages payable, totaling approximately $68.0 million at June 30, 2006, consists of two secured loans maturing in 2016. The loans bear interest at a fixed annual rate of 6.09% and 5.96%, respectively. Monthly installments of interest only are required through the first 12 and 60 months, respectively, and monthly installments of principal and interest are required throughout the remainder of their stated terms. At their maturity, approximately $23.4 million and $37.9 million, respectively, will be due, assuming no prior principal prepayment. Each of the loans is secured by acquired real estate and is non-recourse to the Company.

The following table shows the mortgage debt maturing during the next five years:

		2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			Thereafter
Fixed rate mortgages		$	-		$	244,904		$	344,388		$	365,957		$	388,876		$	66,630,875

Lightstone Holdings, LLC (“Guarantor”), a company wholly owned by the Advisor, has guaranteed payment of losses that Wachovia may sustain as a result of fraud, misappropriation, misuse of loan proceeds or other acts of misconduct by the Company and/or its principals or affiliates. Such losses are recourse to Guarantor under the guaranty regardless of whether Wachovia has attempted to procure payment from the Company or any other party. Further, in the event of the Company's bankruptcy, reorganization or insolvency, or the interference by the Company or its affiliates in any foreclosure proceedings or other remedy exercised by Wachovia, Guarantor has guaranteed the payment of any unpaid loan amounts. The Company has agreed, to the maximum extent permitted by its Charter, to indemnify Guarantor for any liability that it incurs under this guaranty.

5. Distributions Payable

On May 11, 2006, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a dividend for the three-month period ending June 30, 2006. The dividend of $152,580 at June 30, 2006, was calculated based on shareholders of record each day during this period at a rate of $0.0019178 per day. If paid each day for a 365-day period, the dividend represented a 7.0 percent annualized rate based on a share price of $10.00. The dividend was paid in full on July 14, 2006 using a combination of cash ($91,015), and pursuant to the Company’s Distribution Reinvestment Program, shares of the Company’s stock at a discounted price of $9.50 per share ($61,565). The amount of dividends to be distributed to stockholders in the future will be determined by the Board of Directors and are dependent on a number of factors, including funds available for payment of dividends, our financial condition, capital expenditure requirements and annual distribution requirements needed to maintain our status as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code.

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6. Related Party Transactions

The Company has agreements with the Dealer Manager, Advisor and Property Manager to pay certain fees, as follows, in exchange for services performed by these entities and other affiliated entities. The Company’s ability to secure financing and subsequent real estate operations are dependent upon its Advisor, Property Manager, Dealer Manager and their affiliates to perform such services as provided in these agreements.

Fees / Compensation		Amount

Selling Commission		The Dealer Manager will be paid up to 7% of the gross offering proceeds before reallowance of commissions earned by participating broker-dealers. Selling commissions are expected to be approximately $21,000,000 if the maximum offering of 30 million shares is sold.

Soliciting Dealer Warrants		The Dealer Manager may buy up to 600,000 warrants at a purchase price of $.0008 per warrant. Each warrant will be exercisable for one share of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $12.00 per share.

Dealer Management Fee		The Dealer Manager will be paid up to 1% of gross offering proceeds before reallowance to participating broker-dealers. The estimated dealer management fee is expected to be approximately $3,000,000 if the maximum offering of 30 million shares is sold.

Reimbursement of Offering Expenses		All offering costs, including the commissions and dealer management fees indicated above, are estimated at approximately $30 million if the maximum offering of 30 million shares is sold. The Company will sell a special general partnership interest in the Operating Partnership to Lightstone SLP, LLC (an affiliate of the Sponsor) and apply all the sales proceeds to reimburse offering costs.

Reimbursement of Other Expenses		The Advisor or its affiliates will be reimbursed for expenses that may include costs of goods and services, administrative services and non-supervisory services performed directly for the Company by independent parties.

Acquisition Fee		The Advisor will be paid an acquisition fee equal to 2.75% of the gross contract purchase price (including any mortgage assumed) of each property purchased. The Advisor will also be reimbursed for expenses that it incurs in connection with the purchase of a property. The Company anticipates that acquisition expenses will be between 1% and 1.5% of a property’s purchase price, and acquisition fees and expenses are capped at 5% of the gross contract purchase price of a property. The actual amounts of these fees and reimbursements depend upon results of operations and, therefore, cannot be determined at the present time. However, $33,000,000 may be paid as an acquisition fee and for the reimbursement of acquisition expenses if the maximum offering is sold, assuming aggregate long-term permanent leverage of approximately 75%.

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Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

6. Related Party Transactions (continued):

Fees / Compensation		Amount

Property Management -Residential / Retail		The Property Manager will be paid a monthly management fee of up to 5% of the gross revenues from residential and retail properties. In addition, the Company may pay the Property Manager a separate fee for the one-time initial rent-up or leasing-up of newly constructed properties in an amount not to exceed the fee customarily charged in arm’s length transactions by others rendering similar services in the same geographic area for similar properties as determined by a survey of brokers and agents in such area.

Property Management - Office / Industrial		The Property Manager will be paid monthly property management and leasing fees of up to 4.5% of gross revenues from office and industrial properties. In addition, the Company may pay the Property Manager a separate fee for the one-time initial rent-up or leasing-up of newly constructed properties in an amount not to exceed the fee customarily charged in arm’s length transactions by others rendering similar services in the same geographic area for similar properties as determined by a survey of brokers and agents in such area.

Asset Management Fee		The Advisor or its affiliates will be paid an asset management fee of 0.55% of the Company’s average invested assets, as defined, payable quarterly in an amount equal to 0.1375 of 1% of average invested assets as of the last day of the immediately preceding quarter.

For any year in which the Company qualifies as a REIT, the Advisor must reimburse the Company for the amounts, if any, by which the total operating expenses, the sum of the advisor asset management fee plus other operating expenses paid during the previous fiscal year exceed the greater of 2% of average invested assets, as defined, for that fiscal year, or, 25% of net income for that fiscal year. Items such as interest payments, taxes, non-cash expenditures, the special liquidation distribution, the special termination distribution, organization and offering expenses, and acquisition fees and expenses are excluded from the definition of total operating expenses, which otherwise includes the aggregate expense of any kind paid or incurred by the Company.

Lightstone SLP, LLC intends to purchase special general partner units in the Operating Partnership. These special general partner units, the purchase price of which will be repaid only after stockholders receive a stated preferred return and their net investment, will entitle Lightstone SLP, LLC to a portion of any regular distributions made by the Operating Partnership. Such distributions will always be subordinated until stockholders receive a stated preferred return, as described below:

Operating Stage Distributions		Amount of Distribution

7% Stockholder Return Threshold		Once a cumulative non-compounded return of 7% per year is realized by stockholders on their net investment, Lightstone SLP, LLC will receive available distributions from the Operating Partnership until it has received an amount equal to a cumulative non-compounded return of 7% per year on the purchase price of the special general partner interests. “Net investment” refers to $10 per share, less a pro rata share of any proceeds received from the sale or refinancing of the Company’s assets.

12% Stockholder Return Threshold		Once a cumulative non-compounded return of 12% per year is realized by stockholders on their net investment (including amounts equaling a 7% return on their net investment as described above), 70% of the aggregate amount of any additional distributions from the Operating Partnership will be payable to the stockholders, and 30% of such amount will be payable to Lightstone SLP, LLC.

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Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

6. Related Party Transactions (continued):

Operating Stage Distributions		Amount of Distribution

Returns in Excess of 12%		After the 12% return threshold is realized by stockholders and Lightstone SLP, LLC, 60% of any remaining distributions from the Operating Partnership will be distributable to stockholders, and 40% of such amount will be payable to Lightstone SLP, LLC.

The special general partner units will also entitle Lightstone SLP, LLC to a portion of any liquidating distributions made by the Operating Partnership. The value of such distributions will depend upon the net sale proceeds upon the liquidation of the Company and, therefore, cannot be determined at the present time. Liquidating distributions to Lightstone SLP, LLC will always be subordinated until stockholders receive a distribution equal to their initial investment plus a stated preferred return, as described below:

Liquidating Stage Distributions		Amount of Distribution

7% Stockholder Return Threshold		Once stockholders have received liquidation distributions, and a cumulative non-compounded 7% return on their initial net investment, Lightstone SLP, LLC will receive available distributions until it has received an amount equal to its initial purchase price of the special general partner interests plus a cumulative non-compounded return of 7% per year.

12% Stockholder Return Threshold		Once stockholders have received liquidation distributions, and a cumulative non-compounded return of 12% per year on their initial net investment (including amounts equaling a 7% return on their net investment as described above), 70% of the aggregate amount of any additional distributions from the Operating Partnership will be payable to the stockholders, and 30% of such amount will be payable to Lightstone SLP, LLC.

Returns in Excess of 12%		After stockholders and Lightstone LP, LLC have received liquidation distributions, and a cumulative non-compounded return of 12% per year on their initial net investment, 60% of any remaining distributions from the Operating Partnership will be distributable to stockholders, and 40% of such amount will be payable to Lightstone SLP, LLC.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements of Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and the notes thereto. As used herein, the terms “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and, as required by context, Lightstone Value Plus REIT, L.P. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, which we collectively refer to as “the Operating Partnership.”

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains, and other materials filed or to be filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, contain or will contain, forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, including, among others, statements regarding our possible or assumed future results of our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans and objectives, are forward-looking statements. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and members of our management team, as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based, and generally are identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “seeks,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “should” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements.

Such statements are based on assumptions and expectations which may not be realized and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated. Future events and actual results, financial and otherwise, may differ from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements.

Risks and other factors that might cause differences, some of which could be material, include, but are not limited to, economic and market conditions, competition, tenant or joint venture partner(s) bankruptcies, failure to increase tenant occupancy and operating income, rejection of leases by tenants in bankruptcy, financing and development risks, construction and lease-up delays, cost overruns, the level and volatility of interest rates, the rate of revenue increases versus expense increases, the financial stability of various tenants and industries, the failure of the Company (defined herein) to make additional investments in real estate properties, the failure to upgrade our tenant mix, restrictions in current financing arrangements, the failure to fully recover tenant obligations for common area maintenance (“CAM”), insurance, taxes and other property expenses, the failure of the Lightstone REIT to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), the failure to refinance debt at favorable terms and conditions, an increase in impairment charges, loss of key personnel, failure to achieve earnings/funds from operations targets or estimates, conflicts of interest with the Advisor and its affiliates, failure of joint venture relationships, significant costs related to environmental issues as well as other risks listed from time to time in this Form 10-Q, our Registration Statement on Form S-11 (File No. 333-117367), as the same may be amended and supplemented from time to time, and in the Company’s other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

We believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable; however, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations. All written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Further, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time unless required by law.

Overview

Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) intends to acquire and operate commercial and residential properties, principally in the United States. We intend to acquire fee interests in multi-tenanted, community, power and lifestyle shopping centers, and in malls located in highly trafficked retail corridors, high-barrier to entry markets, and sub- markets with constraints on the amount of additional property supply. Additionally, we seek to acquire multi-tenanted industrial properties located near major transportation arteries and distribution corridors; multi-tenanted office properties located near major transportation arteries; and market-rate, middle market multifamily properties at a discount to replacement cost. We do not intend to invest in single family residential properties; hotels or motels; leisure home sites; farms; ranches; timberlands; unimproved properties not intended to be developed; or mining properties.

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Investments in real estate will be made through the purchase of all or part of a fee simple ownership, or all or part of a leasehold interest. We may also purchase limited partnership interests, limited liability company interests and other equity securities. We may also enter into joint ventures with affiliated entities for the acquisition, development or improvement of properties as well as general partnerships, co-tenancies and other participations with real estate developers, owners and others for the purpose of developing, owning and operating real properties. We will not enter into a joint venture to make an investment that we would not be permitted to make on our own. Not more than 10% of our total assets will be invested in unimproved real property. For purposes of this paragraph, “unimproved real properties” does not include properties acquired for the purpose of producing rental or other operating income, properties under construction and properties for which development or construction is planned within one year. Additionally, we will not invest in contracts for the sale of real estate unless in recordable form and appropriately recorded.

Although we are not limited as to the geographic area where we may conduct our operations, we intend to invest in properties located near the existing operations of our sponsor, The Lightstone Group, in order to achieve economies of scale where possible. The Lightstone Group currently maintains operations in Alabama, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Puerto Rico.

We have and will continue to utilize leverage in acquiring our properties. The number of different properties we will acquire will be affected by numerous factors, including, the amount of funds available to us. When interest rates on mortgage loans are high or financing is otherwise unavailable on terms that are satisfactory to us, we may purchase certain properties for cash with the intention of obtaining a mortgage loan for a portion of the purchase price at a later time. We intend to limit our aggregate long-term permanent borrowings to 75% of the aggregate fair market value of all properties unless any excess borrowing is approved by a majority of the independent directors and is disclosed to our stockholders.

We may finance our property acquisitions through a variety of means, including but not limited to individual non-recourse mortgages and through the exchange of an interest in the property for limited partnership units of the Operating Partnership. We intend to qualify as a REIT and to elect to be taxed as a REIT for the taxable year ending December 31, 2006, but as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we are not qualified as a REIT. We plan to own substantially all of our assets and conduct our operations through the Operating Partnership.

We do not have employees. We entered into an advisory agreement dated April 22, 2005 with Lightstone Value Plus REIT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, which we refer to as the “Advisor,” pursuant to which the Advisor supervises and manages our day-to-day operations and selects our real estate and real estate related investments, subject to oversight by our board of directors. We pay the Advisor fees for services related to the investment and management of our assets, and we will reimburse the Advisor for certain expenses incurred on our behalf. Through June 30, 2006, the Advisor has advanced in excess of $2.9 million to the Company for its organization and other offering costs, which consist of actual legal, accounting, printing and other accountable expenses (including sales literature and the prospectus), as well as selling commissions and dealer manager fees.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, CONTINUED:

As of December 31, 2005, the Company had reached its minimum offering of $2.0 million by receiving subscriptions for approximately 226,000 of its common shares, representing gross offering proceeds of approximately $2.3 million. On February 1, 2006, cumulative gross offering proceeds of approximately $2.7 million were released to the Company from escrow and invested in the Operating Partnership. As of June 30, 2006, cumulative gross offering proceeds of approximately $12.7 million have been released to the Lightstone REIT and used for the purchase of a 99.98% general partnership interest in the Operating Partnership. The Company expects that its ownership percentage in the Operating Partnership will remain significant as it plans to continue to invest all net proceeds from the Offering in the Operating Partnership.

We are not aware of any material trends or uncertainties, favorable or unfavorable, other than national economic conditions affecting real estate generally, that may be reasonably anticipated to have a material impact on either capital resources or the revenues or income to be derived from the acquisition and operation of real estate and real estate related investments, other than those referred to in this Form 10-Q.

For the year ending December 31, 2006, the Company intends to make an election to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (a “REIT”), under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and intends to be taxed as such beginning with its taxable year ending December 31, 2006. Accordingly, no provision for income tax has been recorded. To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet certain organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute at least 90% of its ordinary taxable income to stockholders. As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that it distributes to its stockholders. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it will then be subject to federal income taxes on its taxable income at regular corporate rates and will not be permitted to qualify for treatment as a REIT for federal income tax purposes for four years following the year during which qualification is lost unless the Internal Revenue Service grants the Company relief under certain statutory provisions. Such an event could materially adversely affect the Company’s net income and net cash available for distribution to stockholders. However, the Company believes that it will be organized and operate in such a manner as to qualify for treatment as a REIT and intends to operate in such a manner so that the Company will remain qualified as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our short-term (less than one year) liquidity requirements include continuing offering costs, recurring operating costs, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, and the payment of dividends to our stockholders, limited partners and Lightstone SLP, LLC as may be required to maintain our proposed status as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. We anticipate these needs will be met with cash flows from operations, advances from the Advisor, and proceeds from the continuing sale of special general partnership units.

As of June 30, 2006, we have received proceeds of approximately $12.7 million from our public offering of common stock, net advances of approximately $1.6 million from our Advisor, and approximately $1.3 million from the sale of special general partnership units to an affiliate of our Advisor.

Our long-term (greater than one year) liquidity requirements include scheduled debt maturities, capital expenditures to maintain, renovate and expand existing assets, property acquisitions and development projects. We anticipate that net cash provided by the Offering, operating activities, and long-term mortgage debt will provide sufficient capital resources to carry out our business strategy relative to the acquisitions, renovations, and expansions of real estate properties. The following table shows the mortgage debt maturing during the next five years:

		2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			Thereafter
Fixed rate debt		$	-		$	244,904		$	344,388		$	365,957		$	388,876		$	66,630,875

Our charter does not permit borrowings that would cause our aggregate borrowings to exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the aggregate fair market value of our assets as of the date of any borrowing, provided, that borrowings on any individual asset may exceed such limit. Any excess in borrowing over such 75% level shall be approved by a majority of the independent directors of our board of directors, and disclosed to our stockholders in our next quarterly report.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, CONTINUED:

Critical Accounting Policies

General

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

An accounting policy is deemed to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and if different estimates that are reasonably likely to occur could materially impact the financial statements. No material changes to our critical accounting policies have occurred since the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.

Results of Operations

We commenced operations on February 1, 2006 upon the release of our offering proceeds from escrow. Additionally, we acquired our initial real estate properties on March 31, 2006 and June 29, 2006, respectively. Our management is not aware of any material trends or uncertainties, other than national economic conditions affecting real estate generally that may reasonably be expected to have a material impact, favorable or unfavorable, on revenues or income from the acquisition, management and operation of real estate and real estate related investments.

Comparison of the three months ended June 30, 2006 versus the three months ended June 30, 2005

Revenues

Total revenues increased 100%, or $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to $0 for the same period last year. Rental income increased by approximately $1.0 million and tenant reimbursements increased by approximately $500,000, primarily as a result of our acquiring the Belz Outlets in St. Augustine, Florida on March 31, 2006.

Expenses

Total expenses increased 100%, or approximately $1.0 million, for the six months ended June 30, 2006, compared to $0 for the same period last year. Real estate taxes, property operating expenses and depreciation and amortization increased by approximately $831,000 in total, primarily as a result of our having closed on our first real estate acquisition on March 31, 2006.

General and administrative expenses were approximately $160,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2006, compared to $0 for the corresponding period in 2005. The increase is primarily due to professional fees, board of director fees and insurance costs (totaling approximately $96,000), as well as accrued asset management fees payable to the Advisor (approximately $65,000). We had not incurred any general and administrative costs during the same period last year as our Company had not yet begun operations.

Other Income

Other income increased by approximately $59,000 due principally to interest earned on the investment of cumulative Offering proceeds in a money market account during the three-month period ending June 30, 2006.

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Results of Operations (continued):

Interest expense

Interest expense increased 100%, or approximately $431,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2006, due primarily to the financing of the Belz Outlets acquisition on March 31, 2006.

Comparison of the six months ended June 30, 2006 versus the three months ended June 30, 2005

Due to the timing of our first acquisition, with a closing on March 31, 2006 that resulted in only one day of results during the first quarter of 2006, our results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2006 are substantially consistent with our results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006:

Revenues

Total revenues increased 100%, or $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 compared to $0 for the same period last year. Rental income increased by approximately $1.0 million and tenant reimbursements increased by approximately $500,000, primarily as a result of our acquiring the Belz Outlets in St. Augustine, Florida on March 31, 2006.

Expenses

Total expenses increased 100%, or approximately $1.0 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2006, compared to $0 for the same period last year. Real estate taxes, property operating expenses and depreciation and amortization increased by approximately $843,000 in total, primarily as a result of our having closed on our first real estate acquisition on March 31, 2006.

General and administrative expenses were approximately $256,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2006, compared to $0 for the corresponding period in 2005. The increase is primarily due to professional fees, board of director fees and insurance costs (totaling approximately $191,000), as well as accrued asset management fees payable to the Advisor (approximately $65,000). We had not incurred any general and administrative costs during the same period last year as our Company had not yet begun operations.

Other Income

Other income increased by approximately $68,000 due principally to interest earned on the investment of cumulative Offering proceeds in a money market account during the six-month period ending June 30, 2006.

Interest expense

Interest expense increased 100%, or approximately $436,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2006, due primarily to the financing of the Belz Outlets acquisition on March 31, 2006.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

Market risk includes risks that arise from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, equity prices and other market changes that affect market sensitive instruments. In pursuing our business plan, we expect that the primary market risk to which we will be exposed is interest rate risk.

We may be exposed to the effects of interest rate changes primarily as a result of borrowings used to maintain liquidity and fund the expansion and refinancing of our real estate investment portfolio and operations. Our interest rate risk management objectives will be to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings, prepayment penalties and cash flows and to lower overall borrowing costs while taking into account variable interest rate risk. To achieve our objectives, we may borrow at fixed rates or variable rates. We may also enter into derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swaps and caps in order to mitigate our interest rate risk on a related financial instrument. We will not enter into derivative or interest rate transactions for speculative purposes.

At June 30, 2006, we had mortgage debt totaling approximately $68.0 million. There are two secured loans, each maturing in 2016. The loans bear interest at a fixed annual rate of 6.09% and 5.96%, respectively. Monthly installments of interest only are required through the first 12 and 60 months, respectively, and monthly installments of principal and interest are required throughout the remainder of their stated terms. At their maturity, approximately $23.4 million and $37.9 million, respectively, will be due, assuming no prior principal prepayment. Each of the loans is secured by acquired real estate and is non-recourse to the Company.

The following table shows the mortgage debt maturing during the next five years:

		2006			2007			2008			2009			2010			Thereafter
Fixed rate mortgages		$	-		$	244,904		$	344,388		$	365,957		$	388,876		$	66,630,875

Our combined future earnings, cash flows and fair values relating to financial instruments are currently not dependent upon prevalent market rates of interest as a result of our having only fixed rate debt and limited cash balances available for investment.

The fair value of our debt approximates its carrying amount at June 30, 2006.

In addition to changes in interest rates, the value of our real estate and real estate related investments is subject to fluctuations based on changes in local and regional economic conditions and changes in the creditworthiness of lessees, which may affect our ability to refinance our debt if necessary.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon, and as of the date of, the evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file and submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required. Since the Company is considered a non-accelerated filer, we will not have to file Section 404 reports under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 until its Form 10-K filing for 2007.

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. There were no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses identified in the evaluation, and therefore, no corrective actions were taken.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION:

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On March 29, 2006, Jonathan Gould, a former member of our Board of Directors and Senior Vice-President-Acquisitions, filed a lawsuit against us in the District Court for the Southern District of New York. The suit alleges, among other things, that Mr. Gould was insufficiently compensated for his services to us as director and officer. Mr. Gould sought damages of (i) up to $11,500,000 or (ii) a 2.5% ownership interest in all properties that we acquire and an option to acquire up to 5% of the membership interests of Lightstone SLP, LLC. We filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit. After review of the motion to dismiss, counsel for Mr. Gould represented that Mr. Gould was dropping his claim for ownership interest in the properties we acquire and his claim for membership interests. Mr. Gould’s counsel represented that he would be suing only under theories of quantum meruit and unjust enrichment seeking the value of work he performed. Management believes that this suit is frivolous and entirely without merit and intends to defend against these charges vigorously.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On April 22, 2005, our Registration Statement on Form S-11 (File No. 333-117367), covering a public offering, which we refer to as the “Offering,” of up to 30,000,000 common shares for $10 per share (exclusive of 4,000,000 shares available pursuant to the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan, 600,000 shares that could be obtained through the exercise of selling dealer warrants when and if issued, and 75,000 shares that are reserved for issuance under the Company’s stock option plan) was declared effective under the Securities Act of 1933. On October 17, 2005, the Company’s filing of a Post-Effective Amendment to its Registration Statement was declared effective. The Post-Effective Amendment reduced the minimum offering from 1,000,000 shares of common stock to 200,000 shares of common stock.

During the period covered by this Form 10-Q, we did not sell any equity securities that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, and we did not repurchase any of our securities. During the period from May 1, 2006 through June 8, 2006 (the “Period”), we continued to offer our common stock while our post-effective amendments containing the December 31, 2005 financial statements were on file with the SEC but had not been declared effective. The offer and sale of our common stock during the Period may have been in violation of the rules and regulations under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”), and the interpretations of the SEC. If a violation of the Section 5 of the Securities Act did in fact occur, shareholders who purchased during the Period would have a right to rescind the purchase of the common stock. The Securities Act generally requires that any claim brought for a violation of Section 5 be brought within one year of the violation. If all of the shareholders who purchased during the Period demanded rescission within that one year period, we would be obligated to repay approximately $3,525,000, which we would repay using offering proceeds that we have received.

Through June 30, 2006, we had sold 1,273,428 shares for gross offering proceeds of approximately $12.7 million. This amount includes approximately 1,741 shares sold pursuant to our Dividend Reinvestment Plan for gross proceeds of approximately $16,544. From the effective date of our public offering through June 30, 2006, we have incurred the following expenses in connection with the issuance and distribution of the registered securities:

Type of Expense Amount	Amount		Estimated / Actual
Underwriting discounts and commissions	$	1,014,262		Actual
Finders’ fees		-
Expenses paid to or for underwriters		-
Other expenses to affiliates		-
Other expenses paid to non-affiliates		253,565		Actual
Total expenses	$	1,267,827

The net offering proceeds to us, after deducting the total expenses paid as described above, and after accounting for approximately $1.3 million in contributions by Lightstone SLP, LLC to the Operating Partnership pursuant to the arrangement described in the “Compensation Table” and “Capital Resources” sections of our Prospectus, are approximately $12.7 million. The underwriting discounts and commissions were paid to our dealer manager, which reallowed all or a portion of the commissions to soliciting dealers.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION, CONTINUED:

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS, CONTINUED

With net offering proceeds of $12.7 million, and new mortgage debt in the amount of $68.0 million, as reflected under “Cash Flows from Financing Activities” in our consolidated statements of cash flows, we acquired approximately $70.5 million in real estate investments (including $1.9 million in acquisition fees) and related assets. Cumulatively, we have used the net offering proceeds as follows:

Type of Expense Amount	Amount		Estimated / Actual
Construction of plant, building and facilities	$	-
Purchase of real estate interests		9,106,429		Actual
Acquisition of other businesses		-
Repayment of indebtedness		-
Purchase and installation of machinery and equipment		-
Working capital (as of June 30, 2006)		608,582		Actual
Temporary investments (as of June 30, 2006)		2,963,262		Actual
Other uses		-
Total uses	$	12,678,273

As of July 28, 2006, we have sold approximately 1.5 million shares at an aggregate offering price of $15.2 million.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

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

None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

None.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION, CONTINUED:

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit

Number

Description


3.2 *		Bylaws of Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.

4.1 *		Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Lightstone Value Plus REIT LP.

10.1 *		Escrow Agreement by and among Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc., Trust Company of America and Lightstone Securities.

10.2 *		Advisory Agreement by and among Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc., Lightstone Value Plus REIT LLC.

10.3 *		Management Agreement, by and among Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc., Lightstone Value Plus REIT LP and Lightstone Value Plus REIT Management LLC.

10.4 *		Form of the Company’s Stock Option Plan.

10.5 *		Form of Indemnification Agreement by and between The Lightstone Group and the directors and executive officers of Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.

10.6 *		Agreement by and among Lightstone Value Plus REIT LP, Lightstone SLP, LLC, and David Lichtenstein.

10.7 *		Purchase and Sale Agreement between St. Augustine Outlet World, Ltd. and Prime Outlets Acquisition Company LLC.

10.8 *		Assignment and Assumption of Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between Prime Outlets Acquisition Company LLC and LVP St. Augustine Outlets LLC.

10.9 *		Note and Mortgage Modification Agreement Evidencing Renewal Promissory Note Including Future Advance and Amended and Restated Mortgage, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing by LVP St. Augustine Outlets LLC in favor of Wachovia Bank, National Association.

10.10 *		Renewal Promissory Note Including Future Advance by LVP St. Augustine Outlets LLC to the order of Wachovia Bank, National Association.

10.11 *		Guaranty by Lightstone Holdings, LLC for the benefit of Wachovia Bank, National Association.

10.12 *		Indemnification Agreement between Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and Lightstone Holdings, LLC.

10.13		Purchase and Sale Agreement among Home Properties, L.P., Home Properties WMF I, LLC and The Lightstone Group, LLC

10.14		First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement among Home Properties, L.P., Home Properties WMF I, LLC and The Lightstone Group, LLC.

10.15		Second Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement among Home Properties, L.P., Home Properties WMF I, LLC and The Lightstone Group, LLC.

10.16		Contribution Agreement among scotsdale Borrower, LLC, Carriage Park MI LLC, LLC, Macomb Manor MI LLC, Carriage Hill MI LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp.

10.17		Assignment and Assumption of Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Interests between The Lightstone Group, LLC and LVP Michigan Multifamily Portfolio LLC

10.18		Loan and Security Agreement among Scotsdale MI LLC, Carriage Park MI LLC, Macomb Manor MI LLC, Carriage Hill MI LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp.

10.19		Promissory Note by Scotsdale MI LLC, Carriage Park MI LLC, Macomb Manor MI LLC and Carriage Hill MI LLC in favor of Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp.

10.20		Mortgage by Scotsdale MI LLC in favor of Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp.

10.21		Mortgage by Carriage Park MI LLC in favor of Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp.

10.22		Mortgage by Macomb Manor MI LLC in favor of Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp.

10.23		Mortgage by Carriage Hill MI LLC in favor of Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp.

10.24		Environmental Indemnity Agreement among Scotsdale MI LLC, Carriage Park MI LLC, Macomb Manor MI LLC, Carriage Hill MI LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp.

10.25		Exceptions to Non-Recourse Guaranty by Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and Lightstone Value Plus REIT LP for the benefit of Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp.

10.26		Conditional Assignment of Management Agreement among Scotsdale MI LLC, Carriage Park MI LLC, Macomb Manor MI LLC, Carriage Hill MI LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp.

31.1		Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2		Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1		Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2		Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

*	Incorporated by reference from Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-11 (File No. 333-117367).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


	LIGHTSTONE VALUE PLUS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC.

Date: August 14, 2006	By:	/s/ David Lichtenstein
		David Lichtenstein President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)


Date: August 14, 2006	By:	/s/ Michael M. Schurer
		Michael M. Schurer Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)