Note 3 - Investments in and Advances To Local Limited Partnerships: CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS OF THE LOCAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Land	$ 303	$ 303
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	15,160	14,893
Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation	(10,841)	(10,356)
Other Assets	3,305	3,264
Total assets	7,927	8,104
Mortgage notes payable	4,093	4,437
Other Liabilities	1,204	1,142
Total liabilities	5,297	5,579
Partners' equity	2,630	2,525
Total liabilities and partners' equity	$ 7,927	$ 8,104