Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Partnerships: Condensed Combined Balance Sheets of the Local Partnerships (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Unaudited Local Partnerships Investments
Land	$ 562	$ 562
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	13,125	13,065
Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation	(8,578)	(8,195)
Other assets - Local Partnerships	665	619
Total assets	5,774	6,051
Mortgage notes payable	8,172	8,179
Other Liabilities	1,310	1,269
Total Equity	(3,708)	(3,397)
Total liabilities and partners' equity	5,774	6,051
Material Investee - Local Partnership Investment
Land	843	843
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	8,222	7,714
Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation	(3,967)	(3,555)
Other assets - Local Partnerships	736	1,002
Total assets	5,834	6,004
Mortgage notes payable	9,073	9,124
Other Liabilities	9,032	9,201
Total Equity	(12,271)	(12,321)
Total liabilities and partners' equity	5,834	6,004
Total
Land	1,405	1,405
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	21,347	20,779
Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation	(12,545)	(11,750)
Other assets - Local Partnerships	1,401	1,621
Total assets	11,608	12,055
Mortgage notes payable	17,245	17,303
Other Liabilities	10,342	10,470
Total Equity	(15,979)	(15,718)
Total liabilities and partners' equity	$ 11,608	$ 12,055