Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Partnerships: Schedule of Encumbrances and Investment Properties (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	$ 14,422
Land	1,122	1,028
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	13,860	12,247
Real Estate Assets	14,982	13,275	12,747
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation	6,748	6,208	5,688
Lincoln Grove
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	2,047
Land	112
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	4,109
Real Estate Assets	4,221
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation	2,355
Michigan Beach
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	12,375
Land	1,010
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	9,751
Real Estate Assets	10,761
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation	$ 4,393