Help! Accepting Applications + Discrimination Lawsuit

[Jordan Mandel]

TL;DR - The first application I accepted for my new rental is from my second choice of potential tenants. Am I risking a discrimination lawsuit if I don't provide this tenant the first opportunity to rent? 

- I accepted an application (no lease drafted) from potential tenant #1. Application was fine. Good enough credit (over 720), carrying some debt, clean background check, etc. Rent will be paid using monthly funds received in divorce settlement. Can afford to rent this home based on income provided.

- Tenant #2 comes around and appears to be a slightly more qualified applicant. I'd prefer this tenant, but already had tenant #1 submit an application.