Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Limited Partnerships: Investment balance in Investment Partnerships Summary (in thousands) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013
Details
Investment balance, beginning of period	$ 899
Equity in income of Local Limited Partnership	100
Amortization of acquisition costs	(2)
Investment balance, ending balance	$ 997