Note 3 - 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		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Partnership Interest
Revenues
Rental Income, Nonoperating	$ 265	$ 239	$ 563	$ 535
Expenses
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction	83	64	167	128
Interest Expense	36	40	76	81
Operating Costs and Expenses	194	169	396	380
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (48)	$ (34)	$ (76)	$ (54)