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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Beginning Balance	$ 6,748	$ 6,208
Depreciation	535	540
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Ending Balance	7,283	6,748
Unaudited
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Beginning Balance	2,355	2,241
Depreciation	107	114
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Ending Balance	2,462	2,355
Material Investee
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Beginning Balance	4,393	3,967
Depreciation	428	426
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Ending Balance	$ 4,821	$ 4,393