First time finding a tenant going to do an open house?

[Andrew Slezak]

Hey y’all,

So it’s my first time finding a tenant for the duplex I’m house backing. I posted an add on Facebook market place and have had 10 people reply so far that are interested. Here’s the issue; I need to get this thing rented, but I’m only home 1 day out of 2 weeks and it’s Sunday. So I’ve been telling them I’m having an “open house” to come in and see it, if you like it and think you qualify, then apply. I’m back on the road for work at 6am Monday morning. And it’s been vacant for a remodel/appraisal the last 3 months. So needless to say I’m ready to put some coin in my pocket.

Anybody have some guidance on how to select somebody? What if all 10 show up and apply?! A damn good problem to have but sheesh, I can only do so much.