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
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Partnership Interest
Revenues
Rental Income, Nonoperating	$ 415	$ 407
Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses	207	190
Financial expenses	54	46
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction	61	60
Total Expenses	322	296
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 93	$ 111