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 risk If 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 Flagged 05:00 – Booking Extensions & Repeat Guests: What’s Now Off-Limits 07:30 – Is Direct Booking Worth It? Margins vs Platform Protection 10:00 – Hostfully Links, Guidebooks & Legal Loopholes Explained 13:00 – Mandatory Disclosures: HOA Rules, Emails & County Compliance 15:00 – Fee Transparency: Avoiding Suspensions With Clean Listings 18:00 – Payment Violations: Why Airbnb Bans Zelle, Venmo & Side Deals 21:00 – Damage Waivers Over Deposits: How to Protect and Profit 24:00 – Airbnb AI Enforcement: Messaging Triggers and Flagging Risks 27:00 – Contact Info Restrictions: What You Can and Can’t Ask Guests 30:00 – SMS Tactics: Getting Verbal Consent and Staying Compliant 33:00 – Future-Proofing: Will Airbnb Eliminate Direct Contact? 36:00 – Review Removal Struggles: Why AI Appeals Are Failing Hosts 39:00 – Case Study: Retaliatory Reviews & the Fight for Fairness 42:00 – Platform Fatigue: Why Community Knowledge is Your Best Weapon Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings: https://group.strsecrets.com