The county has two reasons and when one isn’t good enough the other typically does the trick.Reasons why you can’t build here1) locals don’t want you to.

You could do so with:Voter RecordsVehicle Registration RecordsDriver's License RecordsUtility Bills (would need to be corroborated - not good enough by itself)Other bills with that mailing address (again, not good enough by itself, but would be considered "additional proof" if it were needed.)Insurance Records

So hit the books for the facts, get a mentor for the swing... ps- with a good enough mentor, you really do not need the books...

Additionally, it is no longer good enough to have a nice house with furniture so focus on design that can distinguish yourself but also you must add amenities. 

This is good enough to be a legal article. 

Good enough rental market where 1% is going to be okay.

which make no mistake, you have to train the Va on the specifics of your model.You should do your own cold calling until you are good enough to train by example.  

I live in Columbus,OH I know if a property is on the market people say its not a good enough deal but sometimes i noticed properties that look distressed, than next thing you know its put up on the market.

If you do buy and hold get a good enough place to attract decent tenants.

But if it's not a good enough investment risk to sign your name with an agreement to split future equity 50/50, then just wait, or maybe convince her to sell it instead of refi, and then you both can invest equally in a new place and start fresh.