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		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Partnership Interest
Revenues
Rental Income, Nonoperating	$ 981	$ 645	$ 1,628	$ 1,268
Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses	398	315	779	669
Financial expenses	54	105	148	210
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction	158	79	238	159
Total Expenses	610	499	1,165	1,038
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 371	$ 146	$ 463	$ 230