Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Limited Partnerships: Condensed Combined Results of Operations of the Local Limited Partnerships (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Material Investee
Rental and other income	$ 1,625	$ 1,482
Operating expenses	794	786
Financial expenses	148	200
Depreciation and amortization	238	237
Total expenses	1,180	1,223
Income (loss) from continuing operations	445	259
Unaudited Investee
Rental and other income	964	1,008
Operating expenses	733	630
Financial expenses	227	220
Depreciation and amortization	82	81
Total expenses	1,042	931
Income (loss) from continuing operations	(78)	77
Total of Investees
Rental and other income	2,589	2,490
Operating expenses	1,527	1,416
Financial expenses	375	420
Depreciation and amortization	320	318
Total expenses	2,222	2,154
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ 367	$ 336