

Real estate investing has a new trend, and it has everything to do with women.
More and more, women are beginning to appreciate the virtues of wealth-building through real estate investing for their future and their children's future. Women are participating in house-hacking, flipping, moonlighting as Airbnb host or becoming landlords. No longer awaiting a man to pursue this lucrative career, they are joining Meetups in their local city or partnering with each other and/or attending webinars to fulfill their real estate pursuits.
This trend is not surprising as more women are delaying marriage or are the main breadwinners in their households. According to Forbes, "single women have been buying real estate at more than twice the rate of single men and show no signs of this trend slowing down." Single women account for the second largest demographic of homebuyers after married couples.
Buying A Mixed Use Property
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Some women are investing in real estate to pave the way for their true passion, an example of such is buying a mixed use property (a property that includes both a residential and commercial space), which allows the owner to live in the upstairs residential unit and run a business like a restaurant or a boutique in the storefront below.
This scenario still allows for a residential loan with a low downpayment and alleviates some of the risk of opening a business since failure will allow the owner to lease the storefront to another business owner or start an entirely different business.
Hosting On Airbnb
Airbnb is another area of real estate women are participating in rather large numbers. According to Airbnb, the average host will earn $20K annually by renting out a full two-bedroom apartment or house in a major city; this is just the average, some hosts double or triple this amount annually because of larger properties or the desirability of the location.
Related: I Made $15,000 In Three Months As An Airbnb Host
Engage In House-Hacking
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These single women are also engaging in house-hacking, this term refers to the act of buying a multifamily property between 2-4 units and living in one unit and renting out the others, which allows you to live rent-free, because the tenants will pay your mortgage. Women investors have a capitalistic approach to investing just like men but it's combined with an altruistic intention that can help make impoverished or underserved communities stronger and better for the community as a whole. This type of investing may manifest in domestic violence shelters, halfway homes, community recreation center etc.
As a real estate investor myself, I encounter countless women, from young millennials to retirement-aged women, that are eager to start investing in real estate as a means to earn passive income or supplement retirement income. As companies eliminate pensions to their most loyal employees and millennials refuse to commit 30 years of their life to one employer, coupled with the looming threat of ending social security; more women are seeking other sources of long-term passive income. Even HGTV has began to reflect the trend of women that are participating in real estate investing outside of being a real estate agent. These women are investors, flippers, and contractors, the face of real estate is changing.
From the average chick to million-dollar entertainers, ONE of the best ways to increase your net worth and secure wealth in YOUR future and for future generations is real estate investing.
If you're interested in starting your real estate journey, pick up a copy of my book Real Estate & Chill on Amazon, a hand-holding guide on real estate investing. I also offer an online course and private coaching. Access these tools by clicking here.
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Adrian Marcel On Purpose, Sacrifice, And The 'Signs Of Life'
In this week's episode of xoMAN, host Kiara Walker talked with R&B artist Adrian Marcel, who opened up, full of heart and authenticity, about his personal evolution. He discussed his days transitioning from a young Bay Area singer on the come-up to becoming a grounded husband and father of four.
With honesty and introspection, Marcel reflected on how life, love, and loss have shaped the man he is today.
On ‘Life’s Subtle Signals’
Much of the conversation centered around purpose, sacrifice, and listening to life’s subtle signals. “I think that you really have to pay attention to the signs of life,” Marcel said. “Because as much as we need to make money, we are not necessarily on this Earth for that sole purpose, you know what I mean?” While he acknowledged his ambitions, adding, “that is not me saying at all I’m not trying to ball out,” he emphasized that fulfillment goes deeper.
“We are here to be happy. We are here [to] fulfill a purpose that we are put on here for.”
On Passion vs. Survival
Adrian spoke candidly about the tension between passion and survival, describing how hardship can sometimes point us away from misaligned paths. “If you find it’s constantly hurting you… that’s telling you something. That’s telling you that you’re going outside of your purpose.”
Marcel’s path hasn’t been without detours. A promising athlete in his youth, he recalled, “Early on in my career, I was still doing sports… I was good… I had a scholarship.” An injury changed everything. “My femur broke. Hence why I always say, you know, I’m gonna keep you hip like a femur.” After the injury, he pivoted to explore other careers, including teaching and corporate jobs.
“It just did not get me—even with any success that happened in anything—those times, back then, I was so unhappy. And you know, to a different degree. Like not just like, ‘I really want to be a singer so that’s why I’m unhappy.’ Nah, it was like, it was not fulfilling me in any form or fashion.”
On Connection Between Pursuing Music & Fatherhood
He recalled performing old-school songs at age 12 to impress girls, then his father challenged him: “You can lie to these girls all you want, but you're really just lying to yourself. You ain't growing.” That push led him to the piano—and eventually, to his truth. “Music is my love,” Marcel affirmed. “I wouldn’t be a happy husband if I was here trying to do anything else just to appease her [his wife].”
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Ashley Versher is known for her work in the Tyler Perry's Beauty In Black series and more recently, she starred alongside Taraji P. Henson in the Netflix film Straw. But she is more than just her acting credits and stunning looks (her hair alone is everything). In an xoNecole exclusive, Ashley dishes on her first celebrity crush, how she spends her downtime, and her go-to haircare products because we need the deets.
Get to know Ashley below.
xoNecole: Where are you from?
Ashley Versher: San Francisco - BAY AREAAAAAA!!!!
xoN: What was your first major acting role?
AV: A 49ers Super Bowl commercial - I think I was 3.
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xoN: Have you ever had an embarrassing or funny audition story? If so, what happened?
AV: Yes! I was doing a self-tape once and I forgot to take off my bonnet. But the tape was so good I sent it in anyway.
xoN: Your hair is gorgeous. What has it been like navigating Hollywood with natural hair?
AV: Thank you so much! Navigating Hollywood with natural hair has definitely been a journey of self-discovery. Early on, I had to make a conscious decision about how I wanted to show up—not just in this industry, but for myself. Once I fully embraced my natural hair and committed to the journey, everything else began to align. It’s been nothing short of empowering.
Navigating Hollywood with natural hair has definitely been a journey of self-discovery. Early on, I had to make a conscious decision about how I wanted to show up—not just in this industry, but for myself.
xoN: What are your favorite go-to hair products?
AV: Ooooooo, right now I’m loving Camille Rose’s Jai Twisting Butter—it’s super moisturizing and gives me a fun, bouncy twist-out! I’ve also recently gotten into oils, and I’m especially loving sweet almond oil.
xoN: We know you as an actress, but what is another special talent you have that most people don't know about?
AV: I trained as a classical violinist for 13/14years.
xoN: Who is your hero?
AV: My mom. She’s incredible - full stop.
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xoN: How do you like to spend your down time?
AV: Ha! What’s that!? Jk jk, I love to travel, that’s honestly my favorite thing.
xoN: Who was your first celebrity crush?
AV: Prince.
xoN: What is your dream role?
AV: One day I will play a witch with Harry Potter-like powers!
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