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Hospitality Investment Consulting · Speaker · Advocate

Walks in the
Light

and leads others to it.

Candice Amundson helps Airbnb owners and investors build short-term rentals that earn well and feel like home. She also shares her story of survival and faith, and builds what her community needs.

Candice Amundson in a pink suit
RSPSNAR certified
Over $500,000raised for survivors
For Airbnb owners & investors

"Just list it on Airbnb" is how good properties lose money.

A short-term rental is a hospitality business. Most owners are running it without the numbers.

Many hosts can't say what their property really earns after cleaning, supplies, fees and management. Plenty of new investors buy before checking HOA rules and city zoning, then find out nightly stays aren't allowed. Candice built her consulting around these exact problems by studying 25 Twin Cities Airbnb owners side by side.

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What she does

Three ways Candice leads others to the light.

Her work lives where hospitality, healing and community meet. Every part of it is about helping people build something that lasts.

II

Public Speaking

Her survivor story, domestic-violence advocacy and faith, plus practical talks on short-term rental investing.

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III

Community Work

Founder of Linus' Pet Haven at Alexandra House, and a board member honored by Twin Cities Business.

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Candice Amundson leaning against a brick wall

Why Candice gets it

Candice knows resilience is something you practice. She learned it by surviving.

When Candice left an abusive relationship, the shelter that could help her didn't allow pets. She refused to leave her bulldog, Linus, behind. Years later she turned that impossible choice into Linus' Pet Haven, so survivors at Alexandra House no longer have to choose.

In business, she built a real estate career, earned her Resort and Second Property Specialist certification, and became known as "The Connector" for short-term rental investors. She's also a little silly. She wrote an Airbnb rap song, and a music video is on the way.

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Trusted. Proven. Certified.

Field-tested research, a national certification, and a community record covered by CBS and Twin Cities Business.

25Twin Cities Airbnb owners in her research
Over $500Kraised for survivors
1 of 192026 Notable Nonprofit Board Members
RSPSResort & Second Property Specialist
My appearances

Where to see Candice next.

Upcoming classes and speaking events. Grab a seat, or book Candice for your event.

Nov3
Class

BeautyMaxing

Tuesday, 1 to 3 PM at Canvas in Rogers, MN. Champagne, hors d'oeuvres and a licensed stylist teaching you to do your own hair and makeup.

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Nov11
Class

The Investor's Coffee Hour

Wednesday, 9 to 11 AM at Bean Co Cafe in Maple Grove, MN. Short-term rentals: regulations, risk and returns.

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Nov24
Panel

WiscoREIA: Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals Unfiltered

Tuesday, 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Max's Social House in Hudson, WI. Candice joins three investors to share real-world STR strategy.

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Testimonials

What people are saying.

Hosts, investors and event organizers share what it's like to work with Candice.

Consulting & speakingShort-term rental consulting client
Buying a homeReal estate client

Ready to make your property work harder?

Candice's calendar is open. Book a consultation, or ask about bringing her to your next event.