Note 3 - Investments in and Advances To Local Limited Partnerships: Schedule of Statement of Operations of Investment Partnerships (in thousands) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Details
Rental and other revenue	$ 552	$ 548
Depreciation and amortization expense	121	100
Interest expense	50	54
Operating expense	351	364
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ 30	$ 30