Is it a man's world?

Is it a man's world?

Detroit, MI · Member since 2017 · 11 posts · 2 votes

Hello. My name is Hillary Dandridge and I'm currently residing in Atlanta Georgia. I'm a newbie in the real estate investing world, however, I'm doing all I can do to learn more about investing. I come from a background of investors (my dad and uncles) which spark something in my to get my feet wet into investing. However, all  I've come across so far are men who are investors. From Youtube channels to Podcast that I've watched and listened to, it has always been MEN. So, I question: is this investing business a "man's world"? 

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Mindy JensenPro Member
BiggerPockets Money Podcast Host · Longmont, CO · Member since 2014 · 7k+ posts · 10k+ votes
9y
Originally posted by @Chinmay J.:
Originally posted by @Hillary Dandridge:

Hello. My name is Hillary Dandridge and I'm currently residing in Atlanta Georgia. I'm a newbie in the real estate investing world, however, I'm doing all I can do to learn more about investing. I come from a background of investors (my dad and uncles) which spark something in my to get my feet wet into investing. However, all  I've come across so far are men who are investors. From Youtube channels to Podcast that I've watched and listened to, it has always been MEN. So, I question: is this investing business a "man's world"? 

With first name like your's I am not surprised at your question.. LOL

To answer your question directly.... YES ! It is woman.. Deal with it. But its probably a lot better than it was 30 yrs ago. Just like most teachers are women and so are most nurses.

As a woman you also have inherent advantage - especially if you are good looking woman, more than us dudes have.. Use your charm to your advantage.

You usually give decent answers, Chinmay. But this one is completely uncalled for.

"Yes it is woman. Deal with it." Really?!?  

And her first name has absolutely nothing to do with anything.

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  • Rental Property Investor · Broken Arrow, OK · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    9y

    I loves me some successful ladies!! 

  • Investor · Pawtucket, RI · Member since 2016 · 12 posts · 10 votes
    9y

    Hi @Hillary Dandridge! Welcome to investing! 

    You will definitely come across men who have the viewpoint that some people in this thread share at some point. However the vast majority of people I have worked with, both male and female, have been nothing short of respectful. I have almost never felt that I was being treated as anything less than an equal. 

    I agree with @Mindy Jensen, when you find someone who is not treating you as an equal for whatever reason, you just add them to the list of "people I do not work with". There are so many people out there that are worth working with that holding that line will not impact what you are doing.

    Best of luck out there!

  • Ned CareyPro Member
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    Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2008 · 17k+ posts · 13k+ votes
    9y

    @Hillary Dandridge yes the industry is largely male. However there are lots of women in the industry and lots of those women are successful. 

    Have you ever watched the TV show "Shark Tank"? One of the Sharks, Barbara Corkran made her fortune in real estate.

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