Always call to verify wiring instructions to a phone number for the escrow officer from their business card or other non-email source. 

Her current job of 10 years verified employment and salary. 

This would give inspectors an idea of what previous work or remediation was done on a property and verify the work resolved issue, was done correctly, safely, etc. 

I emailed the agent, and he sent me a financial statement from the room next door, which is identical. 

I would like to be able to pay salaries to both me and my sister so that we have verifiable income once I leave my 9-5 job.

Try to build in some sort of checks and balances that enable you to lead with trust but also have a way to verify.

Typically you will need cash, credit history, and verifiable income to obtain investment properties. 

Maybe they are viable with higher-grade properties with larger margins.Also look too Twin Oaks Really.Fellow Investors when you are reading information on these forums make sure you verify the source of the information you are reading when you're digesting all of it. 

Ideally, find a partner with experience so they verify the deal is solid & can help you manage the deal properly.

We've heard Farmer's offers it but haven't verified.