Trouble finding tenant

[Jay Thomas]

I am a first time landlord. I listed my first property for rent more than a week ago. So many people showed interest in the property but only one person has actually applied. I have shown the property to at least 15 people, sometimes I showed to multiple people at the same time. Majority of them liked the place, some told me they are still shopping around and will get back to me after making their decisions. Other told me they loved it and they will go home to apply but I never hear from them again. The only person that applied wasn't qualified (Poor credit and low-fixed income). I am using Cozy.co for the rental application. I provide them with the application link and inform them that Cozy charges $39.99 application fee for background and credit check. Is the online application scaring them away or what is going on?

I showed the placed yesterday to 3 different people and they all wanted it. I told the 3 of them to apply but I told the last 2 to hold-off on paying for the background check until I'm done screening the 1st candidate. None of them have applied. I reached out to the first candidate if she is having trouble with the application link. She said she hasn't gotten home yet but she would apply when she get home last night. I woke up this morning, still no application. I dont want to lose out on the other 2 if the 1st candidate is taking too long.

I am kind of freaking out right now why I am getting so many interests but no one is applying. Is it the online application freaking them out or the $39.99 application fee. Can anyone relate to this?