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Tell him to leave and call the police
I don't know where you live, but most states in the US have a basic "criminal trespass" law. If you tell soemone to leave who has no contractual or ownership interest in your property and they refuse, it is a crime. Works for businesses and for residences, and you don't need a restraining order. The police usually will come and ask the person one more time to leave, and if he refuses or returns, they will arrest him.
You can check with your local cops about your trespass law. If he gets arrested, at least he won't be homeless for awhile. Don't feel badly - you tried to help and he took advantage. He is a user - stop being used.