Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Limited Partnerships: Schedule of Reconciliation of accumulated depreciation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Beginning Balance	$ 5,859	$ 5,635
Depreciation	230	224
Other Real Estate, Disposals	0
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Ending Balance	6,089	5,859
Material Investee
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Beginning Balance	5,859	5,635
Depreciation	230	224
Other Real Estate, Disposals	0
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Ending Balance	$ 6,089	$ 5,859