Where are all the women?

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In doing online research for passive income investing options, I've noticed something very curious: there are very few women that show up on the "our team" pages for syndicators and private equity groups. This completely perplexes me. Why aren't there more women in the field? 

I'm asking this from a place of genuine curiosity. Please, no bashing of men (or women!). Thanks.

[Linda S.]

Real estate is like finance, I'd guess it's 80-20.     Stereo typically, those jobs are very lucrative, but require long hours and limited flexibility,  and again stereo typically that's not what women want in their 30-40's  when they are raising kids and focused on their family,  most prefer less stress  and more flexibility.      Again, completely generalizing here, but rationally that's why IMO, because women are getting graduate degrees and certifications at nearly  the same rate as men, so it's not a question of education or capacity, but merely preference. 

I would love to see more women in real estate,  but even in 2017 there's still stuff we have to deal with, assumptions and stereotypes,etc.. takes thick skin.  I always tell my partner, there are no feelings in business!