Note 3 - General Partners and Other Related Parties - Formation Loan - Transactions (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Formation Loan - Transactions [Abstract]
Balance January 1	$ 6,934
Formation loans made	0
Early withdrawal penalties	(315)
Repayments	0
Balance September 30	$ 6,619