Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Limited Partnerships: Reconciliation of 'Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation' (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Real estate balance at beginning of year	$ 6,812	$ 8,569
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions	23	385
Property, Plant and Equipment, Disposals	(2,262)	(2,142)
Real Esate balance at end of year	4,573	6,812
Accumulated Depreciation balance at beginning of year	4,204	5,790
Depreciation	177	237
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Sale or Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment	(1,349)	(1,823)
Accumulated Depreciation balance at end of year	$ 3,032	$ 4,204