Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Limited Partnerships: Reconciliation of real estate (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Material Investee
Real Estate balance at beginning of year	$ 8,443	$ 8,409
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions	22	34
Real Estate balance at end of year	8,465	8,443
Unaudited Investee
Real Estate balance at beginning of year	6,166	6,129
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions	39	37
Property, Plant and Equipment, Disposals	(983)
Real Estate balance at end of year	5,222	6,166
Total of Investees
Real Estate balance at beginning of year	14,609	14,538
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions	61	71
Property, Plant and Equipment, Disposals	(983)
Real Estate balance at end of year	$ 13,687	$ 14,609