Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Partnerships: Reconciliation of real estate of Local Partnerships (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Unaudited Local Partnerships Investments
Real Estate balance beginning of year - Local Partnerships	$ 13,627	$ 13,597
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions	60	30
Real Estate balance end of year - Local Partnerships	13,687	13,627
Material Investee - Local Partnership Investment
Real Estate balance beginning of year - Local Partnerships	8,557	8,428
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions	508	129
Real Estate balance end of year - Local Partnerships	9,065	8,557
Total
Real Estate balance beginning of year - Local Partnerships	22,184	22,025
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions	568	159
Real Estate balance end of year - Local Partnerships	$ 22,752	$ 22,184