Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Partnerships: Schedule of Real estate, accumulated depreciation and encumbrances of the Local Partnerships (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Real Estate Assets	$ 3,726	$ 3,348	$ 3,341
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation	2,955	2,896	2,846
Marina Del Rey Ltd. Dividend Partnership Assoc.
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	2,006
Land	124
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	3,602
Real Estate Assets	3,726
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation	$ 2,955