Airbnb’s New Off-Platform Policy: What Hosts Need to Know Before It’s Too Late | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 11

NEW AIRBNB POLICY JUST DROPPED...AND IT COULD KILL YOUR LISTING.If you collect emails, drop a guidebook link, or offer guests early check-in via Venmo…You might be in violation of Airbnb’s new policy.In this episode, Mike Reilly breaks down exactly what Airbnb’s new off-platform & fee transparency rules mean for STR hosts.And how to stay compliant without losing control of your business.You’ll learn:The exact actions Airbnb will now penalize (even by AI detection)Why asking for an email could get you flaggedHow to safely use guidebooks, QR codes, and text marketingThe only way to charge guests for add-ons (without breaking policy)The smart way to collect damage waivers and manage taxes without riskIf 80% of your bookings come from Airbnb, you can’t afford to get this wrong.02:30 – Dangerous Moves: Why Secret Messaging Will Get You Flagged05:00 – Booking Extensions & Repeat Guests: What’s Now Off-Limits07:30 – Is Direct Booking Worth It? Margins vs Platform Protection10:00 – Hostfully Links, Guidebooks & Legal Loopholes Explained13:00 – Mandatory Disclosures: HOA Rules, Emails & County Compliance15:00 – Fee Transparency: Avoiding Suspensions With Clean Listings18:00 – Payment Violations: Why Airbnb Bans Zelle, Venmo & Side Deals21:00 – Damage Waivers Over Deposits: How to Protect and Profit24:00 – Airbnb AI Enforcement: Messaging Triggers and Flagging Risks27:00 – Contact Info Restrictions: What You Can and Can’t Ask Guests30:00 – SMS Tactics: Getting Verbal Consent and Staying Compliant33:00 – Future-Proofing: Will Airbnb Eliminate Direct Contact?36:00 – Review Removal Struggles: Why AI Appeals Are Failing Hosts39:00 – Case Study: Retaliatory Reviews & the Fight for Fairness42:00 – Platform Fatigue: Why Community Knowledge is Your Best WeaponGet FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com