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
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Partnership Interest
Revenues
Rental Income, Nonoperating	$ 716	$ 688
Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses	514	423
Interest Expense	150	143
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction	136	132
TotalExpenses	800	698
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (84)	$ (10)