Take a picture of their driver's license or state ID.

Taking possession of the Premises by Tenant is conclusive evidence to the fact that the Premises are in good order and satisfactory condition." 

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But usually wholesalers are preying on the desperate - the ones who had a loved one die and can no longer afford the house, or can no longer take care of the house, or who are behind on their mortgage and are about to go into foreclosure, etc.  

So it takes awhile to catch up, but they're paying their actual fair share of usage.

I will ask them to sign a new lease when I take possession so that they ARE bound by MY terms and conditions.  

I think that the route I would have to take is likely adding an "in-law suite" rather than fully converting to a legal duplex.

If they do let them stay for a couple of extra days, do not simply take the current rent and divide by 31, do that and double it.

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Things always take a little longer than expected.