Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Limited Partnerships: Estimated condensed combined statements of operations for Local Partnerships (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues
Rental Income, Nonoperating	$ 1,659	$ 1,625
Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses	829	794
Financial expenses	218	148
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction	244	238
Total Expenses	1,291	1,180
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	368	445
Material Investee
Revenues
Rental Income, Nonoperating	1,659	1,625
Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses	829	794
Financial expenses	218	148
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction	244	238
Total Expenses	1,291	1,180
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 368	$ 445