People who want to jump into the real estate investment market have an important question to contend with: Which city should they invest their money in? The team at LLC Attorney has arrived with answers in their new study, which condenses tons of information on the real estate market to identify the 50 best cities for first-time investors. Each town has its own unique characteristics, benefits, and setbacks, but as the team proves, they each offer a powerful incentive for real estate investors.

The team started their study by pulling the 100 most populated cities from the Real Estate Investment Index and pinpointing their 50 ideal cities. The towns on their list are affordable, have high rental income potential, and have landlord-friendly laws. To create their list, the team considered state-level laws on rentals, rent-controlled cities, and the job market in each location. Their potential rental income calculations are based on average monthly rent, median home sale price, gross rental yield, and the market temperature. As for landlord-friendliness, the team considered average eviction time, security deposit limit, and rent control laws.

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Out of all 50 cities, the team determined that Port St. Lucie, Florida, is the best city for first-time real estate investors to buy property. This growing city shows no signs of slowing, with median property sale prices lower than other major Florida cities, like Miami and Tampa. The job market in Port St. Lucie is strong in healthcare and education, and business-friendly for entrepreneurs. These factors all combine to represent a city that’s attracting more residents every day. It will be a reliable source of rental income for investors.

Cape Coral, Florida, took the second-place spot for similar reasons. Low property taxes, a growing population, and residents flocking to beaches and parks for seasonal living push up the Cape Coral housing demand and rental potential. The lone midwestern city in the top four is Cleveland, Ohio, drawing in investors with affordable housing and lots of demand because of the strong employers based in this lakeside city. Garland, Texas, comes in fourth with more affordable housing than neighboring Dallas, while still located close to all the dining and entertainment that Dallas offers. Popular Garland employers include FedEx, Interceramic USA, Presbyterian Hospital, and Arena Brands, Inc.

In addition to focusing on the 50 cities the team lists, they suggest that first-time investors look to more seasoned investors for advice. Many expert investors speak at conferences, publish guidebooks, and produce educational videos to share their knowledge. Networking with fellow investors is another great way for new investors to gain support and learn quickly. There are countless networking opportunities on social media and in local groups like your local chamber of commerce. Last, investors need to decide whether they’re looking to buy property close to home that they can maintain themselves, or property far away, in which case they’ll need to hire a property manager. No matter your path, the LLC Attorney team offers a great start with this data.

NapLab’s new study, “Most Popular Sex Positions,” is so much more than a cheeky peek at bedroom habits. It’s a fascinating examination of human intimacy, preference, and evolving sexual behaviors over time. The team employed bright visuals, clear rankings, and easy-to-read data that compile their survey responses into a graphic that shows us which sex positions are most popular and how that preference changes and shifts over time.

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The results are not surprising at first glance. The most popular positions are missionary, doggy style, and cowgirl. But a closer look at the data tells a more nuanced story. We can see that younger adults are more likely to favor adventurous or dominating positions, while older people prefer positions that emphasize comfort and emotional connection. People who have been in relationships longer seek positions based on comfort and ease of movement. This may be partially due to physical ease, but it also speaks to emotional and psychological needs.

This chart stands out for its ability to discuss a sensitive topic respectfully yet engagingly. The team skillfully avoids judgment and sensationalism in its presentation of the data. The visual format is approachable for readers who may shy away from the details and feel uncomfortable reading about sexual preferences. The graphic helps normalize conversations about sex, encourages healthy communications between partners, and promotes the idea of discussing desire to improve sex lives.

Gender differences are on display here, too. Men and women enjoy a variety of positions, but we see variations in the rankings that reflect different desires for control, stimulation, and connection. Rather than reinforce gender stereotypes, these differences highlight why communication is so important in a sexual relationship. It’s normal for one partner to enjoy something a little different from the other, and exploring those differences together will lead to a better experience for both partners.

This chart’s strength lies in the different ways it can serve the audience. For curious people, the graphic prompts a reflection on personal preferences. For couples, this could be a useful and judgment-free tool for trying something new and exploring what feels good. Educators and therapists could use the graphic as a visual aid while discussing intimacy in a data-driven way.

The most meaningful takeaway is the reminder that there’s no one “correct” way to have sex. Preferences and variations are common and natural. Some people seek novelty while others value comfort. Some want connection while others are seeking a thrill. The study reinforces the fact that open communication, consent, and a willingness to understand a partner’s needs are the path to a happy sex life.

This study is more than a chart of sex positions. It’s a cultural glimpse into intimate relations and the ways we connect physically and emotionally while opening the door to deeper conversation about pleasure, partnership, and trust, all while keeping the topic light, respectful, and fun.

The team at Ooma sheds light on a common American annoyance: power outages. The team studied data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration to figure out which states had the most and least power outages, as well as the places where the power is out the longest. We see clear differences on the map and in the ranking system that indicate that the national power grid is weaker in some spots and that others are more geographically prone to storms that produce outages.

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One state emerges as the place where the lights go out the most. Perhaps it’s fitting that Stephen King’s spooky home state of Maine emerges as the place with the highest number of annual power outages. Mainers experience an average of 4.75 outages per year, with the longest consolidated time spent in the dark being 1,386 minutes per customer, just under 24 hours.

It should come as no surprise that the Pine Tree State is the most heavily forested in the nation. Falling trees and limbs are the biggest cause of power outages, so these two factors must be linked. Much of Maine is rural with an aging power grid infrastructure, and the state is known for having strong snow and ice storms that can knock out the power, too.

These are the ten states that have the most power outages per year:

1. Maine: 4.75
2. Alaska: 3.66
3. Louisiana: 2.65
4. Tennessee: 2.50
5. West Virginia: 2.41
6. Hawaii: 2.38
7. Mississippi: 2.13
8. Georgia: 2.01
9. Oklahoma: 1.98
10. Kentucky: 1.97

For people seeking a place where the power is more reliable, the team found that Utah and Wisconsin took the crown for the fewest outages. Both average less than one outage per year. Utah’s power grid is updated, strong, and well-maintained, a powerful mix with the state’s mild weather, with fewer storms to knock down power lines.

Overall, these ten states have the fewest power outages:

1. Utah: 0.67
2. Wisconsin: 0.68
3. Nebraska: 0.81
4. Colorado: 0.84
5. Wyoming: 0.88
6. Kansas: 0.89
7. Maryland: 0.91
8. Delaware: 0.95
9. Minnesota: 1.04
10. Iowa: 1.05

One state emerges above the others with the longest length of power outages. Louisiana outages last 470 minutes on average per customer, which means Louisiana residents face nearly eight hours without power during each outage. These lengthy outages are likely due to strong hurricanes and tropical storms that knock out power for millions and cause complications like flooding that slow down crews trying to repair the damage. Louisiana’s longest outages in the past few years happened during the destructive Hurricane Ida.

Other states on the Gulf Coast also deal with long outages, like Texas’s 328-minute average and Mississippi’s 399-minute average. After huge, powerful storms, crews may need days to restore power to all the customers. Texas is estimated to have the oldest and least functional grid in the U.S., which drops its rankings. Explore the data to see what patterns and potential causes you notice.