I think what most of us women want when it comes to finances is a peace of mind.

What you smelled may have been odor absorbed by the tenant's clothing and carried into the unit.

The guy who wrote the Millionaire Next Door wrote a sequel about women millionaires....guess the top profession?

There is local investment club in Irvine called women's invest club not just for women.

Also a great resource is women's invest club in Irvine not just for women.

The places getting crushed are clothing only type stores where people touch and look around but then buy online cheaper. 

Two single women that don't know each other, but this is apparently status quo for how the International Center places their incoming refugees that need an apartment.Before I rented to these to ladies, the IC guaranteed them employment within 90 days, and their rent is paid by a stipend from the US government.

As I looked at the people who were advocates for buying a new car, I saw many similaritiesThese were the people who probably had mountains of debt, and come to work with fancy clothes that definitely make a statement, while i wear a t shirt and jeans. 

Trust your wife's concerns...women have instincts that guys don't have.

I seriously doubt that this is the case in most out of state rental markets, unless perhaps you are looking in class A neighborhoods.Con: You can't as easily or practically as a newbie buy under market value and force appreciation.Con: You can't obtain favorable lending terms through house hacking.Con: You have to pay everyone to do everything for you, which not only cuts into your profits but also robs you of learning the business hands on.Con: Lots of cons ... con men and women telling you everything that you want to hear to sell you the dream and take your money.