Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Limited Partnerships: Real estate and Accumulated Depreciation of the Local Limited Partnership (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Real Estate Assets		$ 3,239	$ 3,227
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate, Accumulated Depreciation		$ 2,458	$ 2,369
Better Housing Assoc. LP
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	$ 604
Land	345
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	2,907
Real Estate Assets	3,252
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate, Accumulated Depreciation	$ 2,546
Date of Construction	1982-83