Note 5 - Income Taxes: Reconciliation between the Partnership's reported net income and the net income (loss) per tax return (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Details
Net Income (Loss)	$ (1,633)	$ 3,300
Proceeds from Sale of Interest in Partnership Unit	0	(3,612)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount	0	(177)
Investment in Local Partnerships	5,068	(289)
Net income (loss) per tax return	$ 3,435	$ (778)
Net income (loss) per limited partnership interest	$ 47,220	$ (53,360)