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		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Partnership Interest
Revenues
Rental Income, Nonoperating	$ 949	$ 899	$ 2,737	$ 2,732
Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses	563	720	1,975	2,167
Interest Expense	276	231	604	693
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction	200	209	603	627
Total Expenses	1,039	1,160	3,182	3,487
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (90)	$ (261)	$ (445)	$ (755)