Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Partnerships: Schedule of Statement of Operations of Investment Partnerships (in thousands) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Details
Rental and other income	$ 924	$ 911
Operating expenses	731	668
Interest	201	231
Depreciation and amortization	201	209
Total expenses	1,133	1,108
Loss from continuing operations	$ (209)	$ (197)