Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Partnerships: Schedule of Balance Sheet of Investment Partnerships (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Land	$ 356	$ 356
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	10,116	10,091
Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation	(8,889)	(8,699)
Other Assets	842	598
Total assets	2,425	2,346
Mortgage notes payable	6,414	6,557
Other Liabilities	461	344
Total liabilities	6,875	6,901
Total Equity	(4,450)	(4,555)
Total Liabilities and Partners' Equity	$ 2,425	$ 2,346