Listing agent's don't independently verify square footage.

Is there anyway to verify because the last thing I would want is a problem for the new buyer and me because the old owner didn't want to dish out money to put in a drive way on his property.

Government ID verified On top of all of that I use a separate Standard Rental Agreement written by my attorney to be signed electronically by all guests.

Look for win-win where possible.Police removal of trespassers, if necessary, can often be accomplished far more swiftly than an eviction, but may still require substantial verifiable evidence of ownership (e.g., legal deed, etc.) and absence of a lease (e.g., shown in affidavit/statement from former owner-dad). 

I just want to verify that this statement is correct with people who have encountered it.

Do you have an attorney who can verify that your agreement is legal and binding?

However we are new to the VA area and currently do not have verifiable income.

Unless I can absolutely verify this person.

I would be careful how you "disclose the situation" but would find a way to disclose the situation to new tenants (maybe provide them a link to the sex offender registry and tell them it is important that they verify the area is safe). 

I had my contractor out to verify all areas are sealed of.