Rental lease question

[Robin Cornacchio]

I found a tenant for my rental home but they won't be moving in for another 30 days. They live out of state. I ran their rental application and everything checks out great. My question is since the tenants won't be moving in for another month, do I have them sign the lease now prior to seeing and inspecting the house or do I just collect the security deposit now and collect the first months rent just prior to them moving in? ? Not sure what the proper action is. Should I have them sign the lease now??

Thank you,

Robin