advice on how to reject prospective tenants

[Paul F.]

Our rental listing in Woodbridge, VA has alot of interest and some people that are very excited about the property, but we already know, without digging into their background, that we are not going to choose them as tenants. They do have the minimum qualifications, but we also have stronger candidates, with better qualifications, that have applied. Are we required to invite everyone to apply that has seen the property? and also curious to know a good way to word the rejection email to the people who aren't chosen.