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:

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

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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

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