Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Limited Partnerships: Schedule of Reconciliation of accumulated depreciation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Details
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Beginning Balance	$ 1,689	$ 1,655
Depreciation	37	34
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Ending Balance	$ 1,726	$ 1,689