What credit is bad credit

[Sachin H.]

Hey guys!

Looking for tenants for my first investment property in GA.  I have received 5 application so far and almost everyone has a low 500 credit score. Some had eviction history and I just rejected them but I want to know your thoughts on renting it to someone with 500ish score.  - part of me feels that if that person had perfect 700+ then that person would be a buyer and not renter and then other part says that it is better to leave the place empty than going through evictions.

Really appreciate your thoughts on this.

Thanks

V