Tenant Pre-Screen. Can I ignore someone presenting red flags?

[Sam German]

First time renting out a home.

Posted on Zillow and got some responses.

One of the guys filled out a form which provided info that he made half the required amount, move-in date way too early, bad credit, etc.

Basically all red flags. He wants to see the property.

Knowing that he will not be accepted, do I have to get on a phone screener?

Show him the property anyway? Send an application?

Conflicted as to what the next steps should be for a person like this.

Once on a phone screener, if they mention they don't meet all minimum req, do I still have them fill out an application?

Can I insist they fill one out before they see the property, knowing that something will come up?

Or can I ignore him altogther?

Lots of questions but that's what you get with a first-timer. 

[Jeff Schemmel]

@Sam German wow, thanks.  Well, reach out anytime.  I found the BP episode with Lucas Hall particularly helpful in regards to tenant screening and management.  He worked for cozy before it became apartments .com and that episode's lessons have always stuck with me.