What is Tellus?
Tellus combines property management tools with a digital savings wallet, all powered by real estate. Landlords and property managers can collect rent online, track expenses, communicate with tenants, and manage work orders, all for free. Renters enjoy one-tap rent payments, AutoPay, rent reminders, and easy repair requests.
Beyond property management, Tellus offers a mobile wallet where users can save money and earn cash rewards paid daily. Access funds anytime without processing fees. The app integrates savings goals and property management, helping users build wealth seamlessly. Note: Tellus is not a bank and is not FDIC-insured, though deposit accounts are established through Central Bank of Kansas City, Member FDIC.
Features
- Free Property Management: No cost for landlords, property managers, or renters, with no minimum or maximum units.
- Online Rent Collection: Tenants can pay via AutoPay, one-tap payments, or split rent with roommates; landlords can block partial payments.
- Landlord-Tenant Chat: In-app messaging with read receipts, group chats, and cloud backup for all communications.
- Expense Tracking: Snap photos of receipts, categorize expenses, and store everything in the cloud for tax season.
- Mobile Wallet: Save money and earn daily cash rewards, with no processing fees for withdrawals.
- Work Orders: Organize and track maintenance requests, coordinate with team members or service providers.
- Financial Reports: Get insights into rental performance, cash flow, and expense reports.
- Tenant Screening: Launching soon, with rental history, credit, employment, and ID verification.
Use Cases
- Landlords managing rental properties can collect rent, track expenses, and communicate with tenants.
- Property managers can oversee multiple units, coordinate maintenance, and share data with owners.
- Renters can pay rent online, submit repair requests, and message their landlord.
- Real estate investors can monitor rental income and expenses while growing savings in the wallet.
- Individuals can use the mobile wallet to save money and earn daily cash rewards.
FAQs
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Is Tellus free to use?
Yes, Tellus offers free property management tools for landlords, property managers, and renters with no minimum or maximum number of units. -
How does the mobile wallet work?
The Tellus mobile wallet lets you save money and earn cash rewards paid daily. You can access your funds at any time without processing fees. -
Can I pay rent directly through the app?
Yes, tenants can pay rent via one-tap payments, AutoPay, or split rent with roommates. Landlords can set up automatic transfers to their accounts. -
Is Tellus FDIC-insured?
Tellus is not a bank and is not FDIC-insured. However, the Tellus Deposit Account is established through Central Bank of Kansas City, Member FDIC, and deposit account funds are FDIC-insured subject to limitations. -
Can I communicate with my tenants through Tellus?
Yes, Tellus includes an in-app messaging platform with read receipts, group chats, and cloud backup for all landlord-tenant communications.
