Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Partnerships: Schedule of Reconciliation of accumulated depreciation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Beginning Balance	$ 6,208	$ 5,688
Depreciation	540	520
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Ending Balance	6,748	6,208
Unaudited
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Beginning Balance	2,241	2,133
Depreciation	114	108
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Ending Balance	2,355	2,241
Material Investee
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Beginning Balance	3,967	3,555
Depreciation	426	412
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Ending Balance	$ 4,393	$ 3,967