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, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Partnership Interest
Revenues
Rental Income, Nonoperating	$ 767	$ 716
Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses	584	514
Interest Expense	168	150
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction	135	136
TotalExpenses	887	800
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 120	$ (84)