Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Partnerships: Estimated condensed combined statements of operations for Local Partnerships (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Rental Income, Nonoperating	$ 2,863	$ 2,747
Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses	971	2,277
Interest Expense	454	(15)
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction	1,774	526
TotalExpenses	3,199	2,788
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(336)	(41)
Unaudited
Rental Income, Nonoperating	430	459
Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses	383	440
Interest Expense	24
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction	115	109
TotalExpenses	522	549
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(92)	(90)
Material Investee
Rental Income, Nonoperating	2,433	2,288
Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses	588	1,837
Interest Expense	430	(15)
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction	1,659	417
TotalExpenses	2,677	2,239
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (244)	$ 49