Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Partnerships: Estimated condensed combined statements of operations for Local Partnerships (Details) (Partnership Interest, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Partnership Interest
Revenues
Rental Income, Nonoperating	$ 864	$ 922	$ 1,788	$ 1,833
Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses	681	779	1,412	1,447
Interest Expense	127	231	328	462
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction	202	209	403	418
TotalExpenses	1,010	1,219	2,143	2,327
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (146)	$ (297)	$ (355)	$ (494)