My Journal

One thing that I think we are can agree on is that today’s Real Estate market is hurting. No matter if your are a Realtor, a Broker, a Lender, a lon officer, an appraiser, or any number of other positions throughout this industry, I am sure that you have felt or at least know someone that has felt the crunch. We can all sit and point fingers at the root cause, but unfortunately, that really does us no good. With that said, I would like to discuss one area that I think we can improve in; Real Estate investing.

What I find to be strange is the fact of the chosen criteria to become an Investment Property owner. To be honest with you, there really is none. Five years ago anyone with a 580 credit score and some down payment could buy investment property. What was real cool was that you never had to have any in the past to qualify, much less any formal training. Now some of you think that training is not necessary. Well, for me, I would like to ask all those investors that are being foreclosed on today.

With that said, I have always been the type of person that when I present a problem, I provide an answer or solution to it. Nouveau Riche is a Real Estate Investment College that enables students to pick courses throughout many different curriculum paths. What is great about this is it can help the "green" investor or the "seasoned" one.

Nouveau Riche was created to be the One-Stop-Shop for successful Real Estate Investing. It’s unique style of blending education and real world investing allows for them create and develop Real Estate Investors. Once completed, the course participant will not only have the knowledge to be an investor, but they will be equipped with the support and resources to start investing.

One of the biggest things that I wonder today is if investors went to Nouveau Riche and completed these courses, would they be where they are today? The bad thing is, we will never know the answer to that question. We will know this however. If you want to invest, there are smarter paths to take.

Soybean is a species of legume that has been found to be native to East Asia. It is available in a wide variety of sizes as well as seed coat colors (black, brown, blue, yellow or mottled). The mature bean is covered with a hull that is hard and water resistant. Soybeans have a very high nutritional value, especially large amounts of protein. This makes them the perfect replacement for meat, which is rich in calories, fats and carbohydrates. In case you want to explore the health and nutrition benefits of eating soybean, make use of the information provided in the following lines.

Nutritional Value of Soybean

Given below is the amount of nutrients in 1 cup (172 gm) of soybean:

Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating Soybeans

• Soybean has been found to be extremely beneficial for those suffering from diabetes.
• Soybean gets digested very easily and is counted amongst the most nourishing and body building foods in the world.
• When consumed by children, soybean helps in promoting their growth and development.
• Being rich in lecithin, soybeans are said to be good for those having mental fatigue.
• Regular consumption of soybean is associated with providing protection against cholesterol deposits.
• Soybean is said to help lower cholesterol, through emulsification of fats in the body.
• Soybeans provide protection against the development and hardening of the arteries and the resultant complications of heart, brain, kidneys and eyes.
• Studies have shown that soybean helps a person stay lean, by causing his body to produce fewer and smaller fat cells.
• Some studies have found soy protein to be associated with raising of the HDL cholesterol levels.
• Soybeans are rich in fiber, making them good for those suffering from constipation.
• Soybean reduces the stickiness of platelets and thus, helps in prevention of atherosclerosis.

Eggs are probably one of the most nutritious foods that easily find space on every supermarket shelf round the world. Apart from being inexpensive, they are delicious and packed with a wealth of essential components required by the body. In fact, they act as a nutritional powerhouse and can help the body to prevent as well as get rid of different ailments. Eating a raw egg is similar to consuming a good health tonic, whereas having boiled eggs is equally beneficent. Many people also love to poach or scramble eggs for breakfast, which too offers a wonderful nutritional package right in your plate. Read on to know more about eggs, including its nutritional value and health benefits.  

Nutritional Value of Eggs

Enumerated below is the amount of nutrients present in a medium-sized egg (without shell) 

• Water - 38.8 g
• Energy - 324 kJ/ 78 kcal
• Protein - 6.5 g
• Fat - 5.8 g
• Inc saturated f.a  - 1.7 g
• Monounsaturated f.a - 2.3 g
• Sodium - 72 mg
• Potassium - 67 mg
• Calcium - 29 mg
• Phosphorus - 103 mg
• Magnesium - 6.2 mg
• Iron - 1.0 mg
• Zinc - 0.7 mg
• Copper - 0.04 mg
• Iodine - 27 μg
• Chlorine - 83 mg
• Sulphur - 93 mg
• Selenium - 6 μg
• Vitamin A - 98 μg
• Vitamin D -  0.9 μ
• Vitamin E - 0.57 mg
• Thiamin (B1) - 0.05 mg
• Riboflavin (B2) - 0.24 mg
• Niacin - 0.05 mg
• Vitamin B6 - 0.06 mg
• Folate - 26 μg
• Vitamin B12 - 1.3 μg
• Biotin - 10 μg 

Health & Nutritional Benefits of Eating Eggs 

• Eggs are rich source of high-quality protein and amino acids that are indispensable for a healthy body. 
• Due to presence of carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin, eggs check macular degeneration caused by ageing.
• Eggs also defend and improve eyesight by preventing diseases like cataract.
• Due to high vitamin D content, consuming eggs gives rise to strong and healthy bones.
• Eggs are also rich sources of vitamin E that is important for combating free radicals and ensuring cell protection.
• Eggs also contain phosphorus that helps in the development of healthy teeth and bones.
• Iron present in eggs helps in the formation of red blood corpuscles (RBC’s) in the body.
• Zinc present in eggs aids in normal functioning of the immune system.
• Consuming eggs prevents different types of cancers, including breast cancer.
• According to various researches, eggs facilitate weight loss and thus help to stay in shape.
• Due to high sulphur content and presence of many vitamins and minerals, eating eggs helps in the promotion of healthy hair and nails.
• Chlorine that forms an essential component of eggs, boosts memory power and brain functioning.
• An important antioxidant called selenium is also found in eggs that curbs damages caused by unrestrained oxidation in the body, and thus prevents blood clots, strokes and heart attacks.

      Singapore (Mandarin: Xīnjiāpō; in Malay: Singapura; in Tamil Cingkappūr) is an island nation located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. It lies 137 kilometres (85 mi) north of the equator, south of the Malaysian state of Johor and north of Indonesia’s Riau Islands. At 704.0 km² (272 sq mi), it is one of the few remaining city-states in the world and the smallest country in Southeast Asia.

    The British East India Company established a trading post on the island in 1819. The main settlement at that point was a Malay fishing village at the mouth of the Singapore River. Several hundred indigenous Orang Laut people also lived around the coast, rivers and smaller islands. The British used Singapore as a strategic trading post along the spice route. It became one of the most important commercial and military centres of the British Empire. When it was occupied by the Japanese during World War II, Winston Churchill called it "Britain’s greatest defeat".Singapore reverted to British rule in 1945. In 1963, it merged with Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak to form Malaysia. Less than two years later it split from the federation and became an independent republic on 9 August 1965. Singapore joined the United Nations on September 21 that same year.

    Since independence, Singapore’s standard of living has increased. Foreign direct investment and a state-led industrialization drive based on plans drawn up by the Dutch economist Albert Winsemius have created a modern economy based on electronics manufacturing, petrochemicals, tourism and financial services alongside the traditional entrepôt trade. Singapore is the 17th wealthiest country in the world in terms of GDP per capita. This small nation has foreign exchange reserves of US$171.7353 billion.

    The population of Singapore is approximately 4.68 million. The Chinese form the majority of the population. English is the administrative language of the country.

    The Constitution of the Republic of Singapore established the nation’s political system as a representative democracy, while the country is recognized as a parliamentary republic. The People’s Action Party (PAP) dominates the political process and has won control of Parliament in every election since self-government in 1959.