What’s the truth of real estate and passive income? This week on the $100 Real Estate Investor, Sachin Latawa sits down with Cristina Tello-Trillo, a senior economist at the U.S. Census Bureau and adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, who's built an impressive real estate portfolio while maintaining her economics career. With her unique analytical perspective, Cristina reveals how she leverages data to identify profitable markets, why university towns offer superior investment opportunities, and the hidden benefits of real estate versus other investments. Together, they explore the challenges immigrants face in building credit, the truth about "passive" income, and essential economic principles that can maximize your returns. Plus, don't miss our exciting "Real Deals, Real Prizes" segment where contestants compete for investment credits by guessing property prices in the hot Dallas-Fort Worth market!