Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Limited Partnerships: Schedule of Real estate, accumulated depreciation and encumbrances of the Local Partnerships (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Real Estate Assets	$ 2,207	$ 2,200	$ 2,127
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation	1,726	1,689	1,655
Lakeside Apartments
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	1,409
Land	103
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	2,105
Real Estate Assets	2,208
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation	$ 1,726