Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Partnerships: Condensed Combined Results of Operations of the Local Partnerships (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Unaudited Local Partnerships Investments
Rental and other income	$ 1,406	$ 1,442
Operating expenses of Local Partnerships	1,085	1,096
Interest	245	250
Depreciation and amortization	387	399
Total expenses	1,717	1,745
Income (Loss) from continuing operations	(311)	(303)
Material Investee - Local Partnership Investment
Rental and other income	2,288	2,200
Operating expenses of Local Partnerships	1,837	1,574
Interest	(15)	673
Depreciation and amortization	417	437
Total expenses	2,239	2,684
Income (Loss) from continuing operations	49	(484)
Total
Rental and other income	3,694	3,642
Operating expenses of Local Partnerships	2,922	2,670
Interest	230	923
Depreciation and amortization	804	836
Total expenses	3,956	4,429
Income (Loss) from continuing operations	$ (262)	$ (787)