If someone wanted to game the system, it might be difficult for authorities to find out.

Why have you not then reported her to the authorities?

If the tenant was evicted, then the court authorized you to remove everything.

You'd be surprised that some secured cards will still deny your application.Also another trick you can try is to be added as an authorized user on a credit card with family member or someone that will trust you. 

I also listen to Mike Zuber author of one rental at a time talk about learning your market which is a course he has that includes a spreadsheet that tracks sales so you know what's a good/great deal in the area of the investment. 

We worked with local authorities in order to obtain this opportunity.

I don't want to cause any family feuding that may lead to the use of authorities; I understand that may be necessary here.Thanks for reading! 

As unpleasant as it may sound, I would suggest calling the Tax authority in KY and tell them what your doing and what you need to do.  

Anything you collect make sure you keep secure and have the tenant authorize you collecting and using this information to pull their information along with an authorization for you to be able to collect information from their references, such as past rental and employment. 

I have two different tenants, in the same building with identical units, whose section 8 vouchers are administered by two different housing authorities.