Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Partnerships: Reconciliation of accumulated depreciation of Local Partnerships (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Unaudited Local Partnerships Investments
Accumulated Depreciation balance beginning of year - Local Partnerships	$ 8,195	$ 7,821
Depreciation	383	374
Accumulated Depreciation balance end of year - Local Partnerships	8,578	8,195
Material Investee - Local Partnership Investment
Accumulated Depreciation balance beginning of year - Local Partnerships	3,555	3,118
Depreciation	412	437
Accumulated Depreciation balance end of year - Local Partnerships	3,967	3,555
Total
Accumulated Depreciation balance beginning of year - Local Partnerships	11,750	10,939
Depreciation	795	811
Accumulated Depreciation balance end of year - Local Partnerships	$ 12,545	$ 11,750