Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Partnerships: Estimated condensed combined statements of operations for Local Partnerships (Details) (Partnership Interest, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Partnership Interest
Rental Income, Nonoperating	$ 154	$ 158
Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses	76	71
Financial Expense	61	63
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction	13	12
Total Expenses	150	146
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 4	$ 12