Tellus
Real estate powered growth with accessible cash flow
About Tellus
Tellus is an all-in-one digital platform combining property management, mobile wallet services, and financial tools designed to help landlords and renters build wealth through real estate. It enables landlords to find tenants, collect rent, manage maintenance, and track expenses, while offering renters one-tap payments and in-app communication.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free core property management with no per-unit fees
- Combines property management with banking and high-yield cash account
- Tenant screening and listing syndication built-in
- Mobile-first experience for both landlords and renters
- One-tap expense tracking simplifies tax preparation
Cons
- Primarily targeted at small landlords, not enterprise property managers
- Cash account is not FDIC-insured directly (bank partner dependent)
- Limited accounting integrations compared to dedicated PM platforms
- US-only service
Key Features
Rent Collection
Receive rent payments digitally with automatic reminders and one-tap payments for tenants.
Tenant Screening
Built-in screening reports including credit, rental and eviction history, employment, and ID verification.
Property Listings Syndication
List properties and syndicate to top rental sites including Zillow, Zumper, and Trulia.
Maintenance Requests
Tenants submit repair requests through the app and landlords track tasks in one place.
In-App Messaging
Direct communication between landlords and tenants without sharing personal phone numbers.
Expense Tracking
One-tap categorized expense capture with receipt storage in the cloud for tax deductions.
Mobile Wallet
High-yield cash account integrated with property management for managing rental cash flow.
Mobile Apps
Native iOS and Android apps for both landlords and renters to manage everything on the go.
Pricing
- Unlimited property listings
- Rent collection
- Tenant screening
- Maintenance tracking
- In-app messaging
- Expense tracking
- Mobile wallet
Best For
Independent landlords
DIY landlords managing 1-10 rental units who want a free, mobile-first tool to collect rent and screen tenants.
First-time property investors
New investors who need an integrated platform to manage rentals and track cash flow without complex software.
Renters paying rent digitally
Tenants who want a single app for rent payments, repair requests, and landlord communication.
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