This entails deciding who gets access to information and when, as well as setting investigational goals.

The property is in pinellas county (clearwater)   The folks above are correct that you can check out the county recorder's office / public records, which may entail having to go down there in person during gov't work hours.You can also ask your realtor or loan officer, who may be more available, and can send it to you via email. 

This usually entails the exchange of information between parties involved, so no party is solely the receiver or discloser.Pros and cons of non-disclosure agreementsNDAs help put parties at ease to negotiate freely with access to full information without worrying about information leaking.

This entails a trust between the parties.Divorce decree.

Of course that will be required and the OP needs to understand what that entails.

This might entail buying a single-family home with rental potential and living in one area while renting out the other units, or it could entail buying a multifamily property and living in one apartment while renting out the others.Financing Options: Look into traditional mortgages, FHA loans (for home hacking), and other inventive financing techniques.

This entails building personal/working relationships with people successful in the field.

It's not for everyone because of the more hands on management it entails but the returns can blow most long term rentals out of the water right now.

Do you know what being a landlord in Seattle entails? 

A fairer allocation of risk here would entail your partner signing for the loan and your providing the collateral.