when should I sign a lease?

[Brandon Cook]

Im just looking for advice. I have a rental property in Detroit I have pretty much finished rehabbing, the only thing not done is that I need to finish painting 1 room. So my question is when do I sign a lease with the tenant I have lined up, when should I take a deposit and when should I let the tenant move in? 

[Brie Schmidt]

@Brandon Cook - I sign the lease and collect the deposit whenever they are ready to commit to the property.  First month's rent is due with keys.  As far as move in date, if it is ready I let my tenants move in a little early.