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		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Partnership Interest
Revenues
Rental Income, Nonoperating	$ 600	$ 598	$ 1,770	$ 1,696
Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses	276	322	877	930
Financial expenses	90	100	268	301
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction	77	75	231	229
Total Expenses	443	497	1,376	1,460
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 157	$ 101	$ 394	$ 236