umh properties, inc., (umh) is a real estate investment trust (reit) that owns and operates manufactured home communities in seven states throughout the northeast. these states include new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, tennessee, indiana and michigan. manufactured home communities provide long-term appreciation, recession resistant qualities, and stable income streams. umh has been in business since 1968, operating as a public company since 1985. we own a portfolio of 74 manufactured home communities, housing approximately 13,400 home sites. umh has a subsidiary, umh sales and finance, which sells manufactured homes into its communities. if you are looking to purchase a new home in one of our communities, please visit the umh sales and finance site by clicking this link: www.umhhomesales.com. we encourage you to visit our investors website ir.umh.com where you will find our most recent annual report, letter to shareholders, and sec filings. our website also includes our d