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		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Partnership Interest
Revenues
Rental Income, Nonoperating	$ 751	$ 736	$ 2,222	$ 2,123
Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses	513	423	1,541	1,268
Interest Expense	149	142	449	428
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction	136	132	409	395
TotalExpenses	798	697	2,399	2,091
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (47)	$ 39	$ (177)	$ 32