Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Limited Partnerships: Condensed Combined Results of Operations of the Local Limited Partnerships (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Rental and other income	$ 542	$ 526
Operating expenses	386	401
Financial expenses	53	49
Depreciation and amortization expenses	177	182
Total expenses	616	632
Income from continuing operations	$ (74)	$ (106)