Fieldwork: Dating Scene Among Shanghai’s Middle-Class Families
The man doesn't need to own a home; the woman can contribute to buying one or even gift it.
The woman must be stable—whether in income or employment. It can be low, but it must be stable, primarily so she can later take care of the family and children.
The woman’s income must be lower than the man’s. (This implicitly suggests requirements regarding first-tier educational background.)