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	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Real Estate Assets	$ 3,070	$ 3,052	$ 3,049
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation	2,198	$ 2,066	$ 1,922
Better Housing Assoc. LP
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	657
Land	345
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	2,725
Real Estate Assets	3,070
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation	$ 2,198