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

Overview

Paragon Real Estate Equity and Investment Trust (the “Company,” “Paragon,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a real estate company with its primary focus on keeping its public entity available for value-added real estate opportunities, including land development, retail, office, industrial, hotel, other real estate investment and operating companies, and joint venture investments.

Presently, the Company is a corporate shell, current in its SEC filings, that may be used in the future for real estate opportunities or sold to another company. Because our cash and other liquid assets are not sufficient to allow us to continue operations, we have been reviewing other alternatives, including seeking additional investors or pursuing a business combination that would result in additional capitalization of the Company. There can be no assurance that we will be able to acquire an operating company, be acquired or merge with another company, raise capital or otherwise continue to operate as a going concern. Even if our management is successful in closing a transaction, investors may not value the transaction or the current filing status with the SEC in the same manner as we did, and investors may not value the transaction as they would value other transactions or alternatives. Failure to obtain external sources of capital will materially and adversely affect the Company’s ability to continue operations, as well as its liquidity and financial results.

Brief History

Paragon was formed on March 15, 1994 as a Maryland real estate investment trust (“REIT”). We operated as a traditional REIT by buying, selling, owning and operating commercial and residential properties through December 31, 1999. In 2000, the Company purchased a software technology company, resulting in the Company not meeting the Internal Revenue Code qualifications to be a REIT for federal tax purposes. In 2002, the Company discontinued the operations of the technology segment. We intend to take advantage of our tax loss carryforwards before qualifying to be a REIT again.

Forward-Looking Information

This report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking” statements for the purposes of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and these statements and/or ownership of our securities may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, and achievements of the Company to be materially different from results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that these expectations will be realized. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from management’s current expectations include, but are not limited to, our failure to obtain adequate financing to continue our operations, changes in general economic conditions, changes in real estate conditions, fluctuations in market prices when we invest in publicly traded companies, changes in prevailing interest rates, changes in our current filing status with the SEC, the cost or general availability of equity and debt financing, failure to acquire properties in accordance with our value added strategy, unanticipated costs associated with the acquisition and integration of our acquisitions, our ability to obtain adequate insurance for terrorist acts, and potential liability under environmental or other laws. For further information, refer to our consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

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The following is a discussion of our results of operations for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and financial condition, including:

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere herein.

Results of Operations

Comparison of the Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

Revenues from Operations

Total revenues decreased $2,077 from $2,528 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 to $451 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013. This decrease was the result of decreased amounts invested in publicly traded real estate companies paying dividends.

Expenses from Operations

Total expenses, comprised mostly of general and administrative expenses, decreased $5,487 from $50,909 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 to $45,422 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013. This net decrease is the result of decreased accounting, legal, printing, public company filing fees and web site maintenance expenses of $5,719 partially offset by increased transfer agent and directors and officers liability insurance of $232.

Loss from Operations

As a result of the above, the loss from operations increased $1,140 from $43,831 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 to $44,971 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013.

Gain/Loss on Sale of Marketable Securities

In the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, we sold 3,325 shares of marketable securities of eight companies for $76,341, which had a cost basis of $73,568, and recorded a gain on the sale of marketable securities of $2,773.

In the nine month period ended September 30, 2012, we sold 2,925 shares of marketable securities of eight companies for $49,778, which had a cost basis of $49,228, and recorded a gain on the sale of marketable securities of $550 in the first nine months of 2012.

Net Loss Attributable to Common Shareholders

As a result of the above, we had a net loss attributable to Common Shareholders of $42,198 for the

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nine month period ended September 30, 2013 compared to a net loss attributable to Common Shareholders of $47,831 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012, a decrease in net loss of $5,633.

Comparison of the Three Month Periods Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

Revenues from Operations

Total revenues decreased $730 from $732 for the three month period ended September 30, 2012 to $2 for the three month period ended September 30, 2013. This decrease was the result of decreased amounts invested in publicly traded real estate companies paying dividends. During the first quarter of 2013, the marketable securities were sold and the proceeds were deposited in an insured deposit account at a securities brokerage firm. No investments in marketable securities were made during the second and third quarters of 2013.

Expenses from Operations

Total expenses, comprised mostly of general and administrative expenses, decreased $1,777 from $14,314 for the three month period ended September 30, 2012 to $12,537 for the three month period ended September 30, 2013. This net decrease is the result of decreased accounting, legal, and public company filing fees of $1,839 partially offset by increased directors and officers liability insurance of $62.

Loss from Operations

As a result of the above, the loss from operations decreased $1,047 from $13,582 for the three month period ended September 30, 2012 to $12,535 for the three month period ended September 30, 2013.

Gain/Loss on Sale of Marketable Securities

In the three month period ended September 30, 2013, we did not sell any marketable securities. We continue to classify our insured deposits as marketable securities. The fair value of these deposits did not change during the three months ended September 30, 2013.

In the three month period ended September 30, 2012 we did not sell any marketable securities.

Net Loss Attributable to Common Shareholders

As a result of the above, we had a decrease in net loss attributable to Common Shareholders of $1,047, from $13,582 for the three month period ended September 30, 2012 compared to a net loss attributable to Common Shareholders of $12,535 for the three month period ended September 30, 2013.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which require us to make certain estimates and assumptions. A summary of our significant accounting policies is provided in Note 3 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. The following section is a summary of certain aspects of those accounting policies that both require our most subjective judgment and are most important to the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations. It is possible that the use of different estimates or assumptions in making these judgments could result in materially different amounts being reported in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Asset

We account for income taxes using the liability method under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities

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using enacted tax rates in effect for the period in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. At September 30, 2013, we have a net operating loss and at December 31, 2012, we had net operating loss carryforwards totaling $2,396,000. While these losses created a deferred tax asset, a valuation allowance was applied against this asset because of the uncertainty of whether we will be able to use these loss carryforwards, which will expire in varying amounts through the year 2032.

We, and our subsidiary, are also subject to certain state and local income, excise and franchise taxes. The provision for state and local taxes has been reflected in general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations and has not been separately stated due to its insignificance.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash provided by operations, equity transactions, and borrowings from affiliates and lending institutions have generally provided the primary sources of liquidity to the Company. Historically, the Company has used these sources to fund operating expenses, satisfy its debt service obligations and fund distributions to shareholders. Presently, we are dependent on our existing cash, which was provided by three independent trustees contributing $500,000 in exchange for Class C Convertible Preferred Shares to maintain the Company as a corporate shell current in its SEC filings so that it may be used in the future for real estate transactions or a business combination transaction. We have kept the public entity available for value-added real estate opportunities, including land development, retail, office, industrial, hotel, other real estate investment and operating companies, and joint venture investments. We have also been reviewing other alternatives, including seeking additional investors or pursuing a business combination with another operating entity or REIT that would result in additional capitalization of the Company. Excess funds are invested in liquid marketable securities and cash equivalents. During the first quarter of 2013, the marketable securities were sold and the proceeds were deposited in an insured deposit account at a securities brokerage firm.

To further conserve cash, in 2006 each trustee signed a restricted share agreement with the Company to receive a total of 12,500 restricted Class C Convertible Preferred Shares in lieu of receiving fees in cash for service as a trustee for the two years ending September 29, 2008. The service period ending date and vesting period date for those agreements have been extended to September 30, 2014. Additionally, in 2006, James C. Mastandrea, our President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Company, signed a subscription agreement to purchase 44,444 restricted Class C Convertible Preferred Shares. The consideration for the purchase was Mr. Mastandrea’s services as an officer of Paragon until September 29, 2008. The service period ending date and vesting period date for this agreement have been extended to September 30, 2014, though the shares were fully amortized by the original date in 2008. Based on our current rate of operating expenses, we believe we can continue to maintain the Company as a corporate shell current in its SEC filings for approximately six quarters without raising additional capital.

Cash Flows

At September 30, 2013, our cash was $13,838 and an insured deposit account at a securities brokerage firm was $97,372. We are dependent on our existing cash resources to meet our liquidity needs because cash from operations is not sufficient to meet our operating requirements. The cash in both the operating account and the insured deposit account is available to pay expenses to keep the Company currently filed as a public company.

During the first quarter of 2013, we sold our investments in marketable securities for $76,341, which was deposited in an insured deposit account at a securities brokerage firm, and have through September 30, 2013 transferred $33,000 to the operating account.

Future Obligations

We are dependent on our existing cash and investments to meet our liquidity needs and have reduced our day-to-day overhead expenses and material future obligations. We have reduced overhead expenses by not replacing employees, eliminating office space and rent, reducing use of outside consultants, negotiating discounts on prices wherever possible, and delaying or foregoing other expenses.

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Long Term Liquidity and Operating Strategies

Our cash of $13,838 and our insured deposit account at a securities brokerage firm of $97,372 are sufficient to meet only the Company’s anticipated short-term obligations. Our ability to continue as a going concern will be dependent upon our acquiring assets to generate cash flow for the Company. Since 2006, we have been reviewing value-added real estate investment opportunities, including land development retail, office, industrial, hotel, other real estate investment and operating companies, and joint venture investments. We have also been reviewing other alternatives, including seeking additional investors or pursuing a business combination with another operating entity or REIT that would result in additional capitalization of the Company. However, there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to maintain its current filing status or successfully close a future transaction.

Current Tax Status

At September 30, 2013, we have a net operating loss, and at December 31, 2012, we had net operating loss carryforwards totaling $2,396,000. While the losses created a deferred tax asset, a valuation allowance was applied against the asset because of the uncertainty of whether we will be able to use these loss carryforwards, which will expire in varying amounts through the year 2032.

We and our subsidiary are also subject to certain state and local income, excise and franchise taxes. The provision for state and local taxes has been reflected in general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations and has not been separately stated due to its insignificance.

Interest Rates and Inflation

Because Paragon is a corporate shell without debt, we do not have expenses that are affected by interest rates. Interest rates do however affect the amount we can earn on our cash balances.

We were not significantly affected by inflation during the periods presented in this report due primarily to relatively low nationwide inflation rates and our limited operations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are likely to have, a current or future material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.