AEI Fund XXI gains $825.6K on sale; $706.8K distributions
AEI Income & Growth Fund XXI reported Q3 2025 results showing year-to-date net income of $1,006,067, driven primarily by a $825,611 gain on a property sale that generated $1,345,607 in proceeds on March 31. Rental income for the first nine months was $697,938, down from $749,550 a year ago as one asset was sold.
Operating cash flow was $509,304, ending cash was $585,421, and partners’ capital was $9,289,566 versus $9,785,573 at year-end 2024. The Partnership declared distributions of $706,771 year-to-date and repurchased 1,095.87 Units for $787,350 on April 1, increasing remaining holders’ ownership. Units outstanding were 15,980.84 as of September 30, 2025, compared with 17,076.71 at December 31, 2024.
Management noted an expectation to recognize approximately $922,000 of rental income in 2025 based on scheduled rents.
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Insights
Sale-driven profit offsets lower rent; capital returned via distributions and buybacks.
Year-to-date net income of $1,006,067 was largely from a one-time gain of $825,611 on the Jared Jewelry partial interest sold on Mar 31, 2025 for proceeds of $1,345,607. Core rental income for the nine months was $697,938, lower due to the asset sale.
Operating cash flow reached $509,304 and period-end cash was $585,421. The Partnership declared distributions of $706,771 and repurchased 1,095.87 Units for $787,350, reducing Units outstanding to 15,980.84 as of Sep 30, 2025.
Management cites expected rental income of about $922,000 in 2025. Actual outcomes will depend on tenant performance and remaining lease schedules.
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FAQ
What drove AEI Income & Growth Fund XXI (XXAAU) year-to-date net income?
Net income of $1,006,067 was primarily driven by a $825,611 gain on the March 31, 2025 sale of a 40% property interest.
How much rental income did XXAAU report for the first nine months of 2025?
The Partnership reported $697,938 in rental income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
What were operating cash flows and ending cash for XXAAU?
Operating cash flow was $509,304, and ending cash was $585,421 as of September 30, 2025.
What distributions did AEI Income & Growth Fund XXI declare in 2025 year-to-date?
Declared distributions totaled $706,771, allocated 99% to Limited Partners and 1% to the General Partner.
Did XXAAU repurchase Units in 2025 and in what amount?
Yes. On April 1, 2025, the Partnership repurchased 1,095.87 Units for $787,350 using net sales proceeds.
How many Units were outstanding for AEI Income & Growth Fund XXI?
Units outstanding were 15,980.84 as of September 30, 2025; as of October 31, 2025, nonaffiliate-held Units were 15,970.838.
What is XXAAU’s expected rental income for 2025?
Based on scheduled rents, management expects approximately $922,000 of rental income in 2025.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2025
Commission File Number: 000-29274
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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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 ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ☐ Yes ☒ No
As of October 31, 2025, there were 15,970.838 Units of limited partnership interest outstanding and owned by nonaffiliates of the registrant.
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AEI INCOME & GROWTH FUND XXI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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AEI INCOME & GROWTH FUND XXI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BALANCE SHEETS
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AEI INCOME & GROWTH FUND XXI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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AEI INCOME & GROWTH FUND XXI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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AEI INCOME & GROWTH FUND XXI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL
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AEI INCOME & GROWTH FUND XXI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
(unaudited)
(1) Basis of Presentation -
The condensed financial statements included herein have been prepared by the registrant, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results of operations for the interim period, on a basis consistent with the annual audited financial statements. The adjustments made to these condensed financial statements consist only of normal recurring adjustments. Certain information, accounting policies, and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the registrant believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. It is suggested that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the summary of significant accounting policies and notes thereto included in the registrant’s latest annual report on Form 10‑K.
(2) Organization –
AEI Income & Growth Fund XXI Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) was formed to acquire and lease commercial properties to operating tenants. The Partnership’s operations are managed by AEI Fund Management XXI, Inc. (“AFM”), the Managing General Partner. The Estate of Robert P. Johnson serves as the Individual General Partner. AFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of AEI Capital Corporation of which the Credit Trust fbo Patricia Johnson and Patricia Johnson own a majority interest. AEI Fund Management, Inc. (“AEI”), an affiliate of AFM, performs the administrative and operating functions for the Partnership.
In January 2021, the Managing General Partner mailed a Consent Statement (Proxy) seeking the consent of the Limited Partners to continue the Partnership for an additional 60 months or to initiate the final disposition, liquidation and distribution of all of the Partnership’s properties and assets. On March 3, 2021, the votes were counted and neither proposal received the required majority vote. As a result, the Managing General Partner will continue the operations of the Partnership for an additional 60 months at which time it will ask the Limited Partners to vote on the same two proposals.
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AEI INCOME & GROWTH FUND XXI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(3) Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements –
(4) Real Estate Investments –
On March 31, 2025 , the Partnership closed the sale of its 40% interest in the Jared Jewelry in Auburn Hills, Michigan to an unrelated third party. The Partnership received net proceeds of $1,345,607 , which resulted in a net gain of $825,611 . At the time of sale, the cost and related accumulated depreciation was $1,466,048 and $946,052 , respectively.
(5) Payable to Related Party –
AEI Fund Management, Inc. performs the administrative and operating functions for the Partnership. The payable to AEI Fund Management represents the balance due for those services. This balance is non-interest bearing and unsecured and is to be paid in the normal course of business.
(6) Partners’ Capital –
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, the Partnership declared distributions of $706,771 and $519,699 , respectively. The Limited Partners were allocated declared distributions of $699,703 and $514,503 and the General Partner was allocated declared distributions of $7,068 and $5,196 for the periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Limited Partners' declared distributions represented $42.81 and $30.13 per Limited Partnership Unit outstanding using 16,346 and 17,077 weighted average Units in 2025 and 2024, respectively. The declared distributions represented $42.81 and $30.13 per Unit of Net Income and $0 and $0 per Unit of contributed capital in 2025 and 2024, respectively.
On April 1, 2025, the Partnership repurchased a total of 1,095.87 Units for $787,350 from 45 Limited Partners in accordance with the Partnership Agreement. The Partnership acquired these Units using net sales proceeds. The repurchase increases the remaining Limited Partners' ownership interest in the Partnership. As a result of this repurchase and pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, the General Partner received distributions of $7,953 in the second quarter of 2025. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Partnership did not repurchase any Units from the Limited Partners.
(7) Fair Value Measurements –
As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Partnership had no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis or nonrecurring basis.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
This section contains "forward-looking statements" which represent management's expectations or beliefs concerning future events, including statements regarding anticipated application of cash, expected returns from rental income, growth in revenue, the sufficiency of cash to meet operating expenses, rates of distribution, and other matters. These, and other forward-looking statements, should be evaluated in the context of a number of factors that may affect the Partnership's financial condition and results of operations, including the following:
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Market and economic conditions which affect the value of the properties the Partnership owns and the cash from rental income such properties generate;
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the federal income tax consequences of rental income, deductions, gain on sales and other items and the effects of these consequences for the Partners;
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resolution by the General Partner of conflicts with which they may be confronted;
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the success of the General Partner of locating properties with favorable risk return characteristics;
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the effect of tenant defaults; and
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the condition of the industries in which the tenants of properties owned by the Partnership operate.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies
The Partnership’s financial statements have been prepared in accordance with US GAAP. Preparing the financial statements requires management to use judgment in the application of these accounting policies, including making estimates and assumptions. These judgments will affect the reported amounts of the Partnership’s assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the dates of the financial statements and will affect the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. It is possible that the carrying amount of the Partnership’s assets and liabilities, or the results of reported operations, would be affected if management’s estimates or assumptions prove inaccurate.
Management of the Partnership evaluates the following accounting estimates on an ongoing basis, and has discussed the development and selection of these estimates and the management discussion and analysis disclosures regarding them with the Managing General Partner of the Partnership.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS. (Continued)
Allocation of Purchase Price of Acquired Properties
Upon acquisition of real properties, the Partnership records them in the financial statements at cost. The purchase price is allocated to tangible assets, consisting of land and building, and to identified intangible assets and liabilities, which may include the value of above market and below market in-place leases. The allocation of the purchase price is based upon the relative fair value of each component of the property. Although independent appraisals may be used to assist in the determination of fair value, in many cases these values will be based upon management’s assessment of each property, the selling prices of comparable properties and the discounted value of cash flows from the asset.
The fair values of above market and below market in-place leases will be 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) an estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases measured over a period equal to the non-cancelable term of the lease including any bargain renewal periods. The above market and below market lease values will be capitalized as intangible lease assets or liabilities. Above market lease values will be amortized on a straight-line basis as an adjustment of rental income over the remaining term of the respective leases. Below market lease values will be amortized on a straight-line basis as an adjustment of rental income over the remaining term of the respective leases, including any bargain renewal periods. If a lease were to be terminated prior to its stated expiration, all unamortized amounts of above market and below market in-place lease values relating to that lease would be recorded as an adjustment to rental income.
The fair values of in-place leases will include estimated direct costs associated with obtaining a new tenant, and opportunity costs associated with lost rentals which are avoided by acquiring an in-place lease. Direct costs associated with obtaining a new tenant may include commissions, tenant improvements, and other direct costs and are estimated, in part, by management’s consideration of current market costs to execute a similar lease. These direct costs will be included in intangible lease assets on the balance sheet and will be amortized on a straight-line basis to expense over the remaining term of the respective leases. The value of opportunity costs will be calculated using the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases over a market absorption period for a similar lease. These intangibles will be included in intangible lease assets on the balance sheet and will be amortized on a straight-line basis to expense over the remaining term of the respective leases. If a lease were to be terminated prior to its stated expiration, all unamortized amounts of in-place lease assets relating to that lease would be expensed.
The determination of the relative fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired will require the use of significant assumptions with regard to the current market rental rates, rental growth rates, discount and capitalization rates, interest rates and other variables. If management’s estimates or assumptions prove inaccurate, the result would be an inaccurate allocation of purchase price, which could impact the amount of reported net income.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS. (Continued)
Carrying Value of Properties
Properties are carried at original cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. The Partnership tests long-lived assets for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. For properties the Partnership will hold and operate, management determines whether impairment has occurred by comparing the property’s probability-weighted future undiscounted cash flows to its current carrying value. For properties held for sale, management determines whether impairment has occurred by comparing the property’s estimated fair value less cost to sell to its current carrying value. If the carrying value is greater than the net realizable value, an impairment loss is recorded to reduce the carrying value of the property to its net realizable value. Changes in these assumptions or analysis may cause material changes in the carrying value of the properties.
Allocation of Expenses
AEI Fund Management, Inc. allocates expenses to each of the funds they manage primarily on the basis of the number of hours devoted by their employees to each fund’s affairs. They also allocate expenses at the end of each month that are not directly related to a fund’s operations based upon the number of investors in the fund and the fund’s capitalization relative to other funds they manage. The Partnership reimburses these expenses subject to detailed limitations contained in the Partnership Agreement.
Factors Which May Influence Results of Operations
The Partnership 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 and investment property value. However, due to current economic factors, higher interest rates, and inflation in the US and globally, our tenants and operating partners may be impacted.
Results of Operations
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, the Partnership recognized rental income of $697,938 and $749,550, respectively. In 2025, rental income decreased due to one property sale in March 2025, which was partially offset by one existing property with a rent increase in 2025. Based on the scheduled rent for the properties owned as of October 31, 2025, the Partnership expects to recognize rental income of approximately $922,000 in 2025.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS. (Continued)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, the Partnership incurred Partnership administration expenses from affiliated parties of $86,168 and $121,129, respectively. These administration expenses include costs associated with the management of the properties, processing distributions, reporting requirements and communicating with the Limited Partners. These expenses were lower in 2025, when compared to 2024, mainly due to a decrease in property related management expenses. During the same periods, the Partnership incurred Partnership administration and property management expenses from unrelated parties of $92,355 and $69,150, respectively. These expenses represent direct payments to third parties for legal and filing fees, direct administrative costs, outside audit costs, taxes, insurance and other property costs. These expenses were higher in 2025, when compared to 2024, mainly due to timing of tax and audit services.
In January 2025, the Partnership entered into an agreement to sell its 40% interest in the Jared Jewelry in Auburn Hills, Michigan to an unrelated third party. On March 31, 2025, the sale closed with the Partnership receiving net proceeds of $1,345,607, which resulted in a net gain of $825,611. At the time of sale, the cost basis of the property and related accumulated depreciation was $1,466,048 and $946,052, respectively.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, the Partnership recognized interest income of $9,714 and $2,695, respectively.
Management believes inflation has not significantly affected income from operations. Leases may contain rent increases, based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index over a specified period, which will result in an increase in rental income over the term of the leases. Inflation also may cause the real estate to appreciate in value. However, inflation and changing prices may have an adverse impact on the operating margins of the properties' tenants, which could impair their ability to pay rent and subsequently reduce the Net Cash Flow available for distributions.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Partnership’s cash balances increased $345,362 as a result of cash received from the sale of real estate and cash received from operations, which was partially offset by distributions paid to Partners and cash used to repurchase Units in excess of cash generated from operating activities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Partnership’s cash balances increased $14,143 as a result of distributions paid to the Partners in excess of cash generated from operating activities.
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased from $533,842 in 2024 to $509,304 in 2025 as a result of a decrease in total rental income, which was partially offset by a decrease in Partnership administration and property management expenses and timing of payments to AEI Fund Management, Inc.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS. (Continued)
The major components of the Partnership's cash flow from investing activities are investments in real estate and proceeds from the sale of real estate. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Partnership generated cash flow from the sale of real estate of $1,345,607. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Partnership did not complete any property acquisitions or property sales.
The Partnership's primary use of cash flow, other than investment in real estate, is distribution payments to Partners and cash used to repurchase Units. The Partnership declares its regular quarterly distributions before the end of each quarter and pays the distribution in the first week after the end of each quarter. The Partnership attempts to maintain a stable distribution rate from quarter to quarter. The Partnership may repurchase tendered Units on April 1st and October 1st of each year subject to limitations.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, the Partnership declared distributions of $706,771 and $519,699, which were distributed 99% to the Limited Partners and 1% to the General Partner, respectively. The Limited Partners were allocated declared distributions of $699,703 and $514,503 and the General Partner was allocated declared distributions of $7,068 and $5,196 for the periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The Partnership may repurchase Units from Limited Partners who have tendered their Units to the Partnership. Such Units may be acquired at a discount. The Partnership will not be obligated to purchase in any year any number of Units that, when aggregated with all other transfers of Units that have occurred since the beginning of the same calendar year (excluding Permitted Transfers as defined in the Partnership Agreement), would exceed 5% of the total number of Units outstanding on January 1 of such year. In no event shall the Partnership be obligated to purchase Units if, in the sole discretion of the Managing General Partner, such purchase would impair the capital or operation of the Partnership.
On April 1, 2025, the Partnership repurchased a total of 1,095.87 Units for $787,350 from 45 Limited Partners in accordance with the Partnership Agreement. The Partnership acquired these Units using net sales proceeds. The repurchase increases the remaining Limited Partners' ownership interest in the Partnership. As a result of this repurchase and pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, the General Partner received distributions of $7,953 in 2025. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Partnership did not repurchase any Units from the Limited Partners.
The continuing rent payments from the properties, together with cash generated from property sales, should be adequate to fund continuing distributions and meet other Partnership obligations on both a short-term and long-term basis.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Partnership had no material off-balance sheet arrangements that had or are reasonably likely to have current or future effects on its financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or capital resources.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE & QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Not required for a smaller reporting company.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including its President and Chief Financial Officer, the Managing General Partner of the Partnership evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)). Based upon that evaluation, the President and Chief Financial Officer of the Managing General Partner concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in applicable rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the President and Chief Financial Officer of the Managing General Partner, in a manner that allows timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.
During the most recent period covered by this report, there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
There are no material pending legal proceedings to which the Partnership is a party or of which the Partnership's property is subject.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
Not required for a smaller reporting company.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES & USE OF PROCEEDS.
(a) None.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Pursuant to Section 7.7 of the Partnership Agreement, as amended, each Limited Partner has the right to present Units to the Partnership for purchase by submitting notice to the Managing General Partner during January or July of each year. The purchase price of the Units is equal to 95% of the net asset value per Unit, as of the first business day of January or July of each year, as determined by the Managing General Partner in accordance with the provisions of the Partnership Agreement. Units tendered to the Partnership during January and July may be repurchased on April 1st and October 1st, respectively, of each year subject to the following limitations. The Partnership will not be obligated to purchase in any year more than 5% of the total number of Units outstanding on January 1 of such year. In no event shall the Partnership be obligated to purchase Units if, in the sole discretion of the Managing General Partner, such purchase would impair the capital or operation of the Partnership. During the period covered by this report, defined as the three months ended September 30, 2025, the Partnership did not purchase any Units.
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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.
31.1
Certification of President of General Partner pursuant to Rule 15d-14(a)(17 CFR 240.15d-14(a)) and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer of General Partner pursuant to Rule 15d-14(a)(17 CFR 240.15d-14(a)) and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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Certification of President and Chief Financial Officer of General Partner pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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.
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Dated: November 12, 2025
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AEI Income & Growth Fund XXI
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