When to post the listing for a long term rental?

[Angela T Lawrence]

Hi All, Newbie here!  We are about to complete the rehab on our first long-term rental (5/1)!  My question is:  do we list it now for rent available as of 5/1 and if so how do we deal with the people that want to come for a tour (understandable)?  Or do we wait until 5/1 and then list it?  We have done all the rehab ourselves (my husband and I) and it will be almost a year since we purchased and I am excited to get it rented!!