This webinar is Part 2 of a series and will dive “into the weeds” on cannabis businesses and real estate. In Part 1 of CREFC’s series on state-legal cannabis, the panel discussed federal and state policy developments and the U.S. outlook on legal cannabis.

The unique place of state-legal and federally prohibited makes even basic questions on “how do I deposit cash” or “how do I do my taxes” more complex endeavors. This panel of practitioners in cannabis businesses will discuss the unique collection of risks, legal, compliance, market, etc., for owning, operating, or investing in cannabis-related real estate. Panelists will also discuss the opportunities and value proposition in the cannabis industry and how those considerations may change as government policy evolves. Discussion topics include:

• Short summary/overview of current laws affecting lenders
• Who the players are in cannabis real estate and cannabis real estate financing
• Considerations and risks for lenders and equity investors
• Federal tax aspects of a cannabis business and impact on financial statements and cash flow
• Where do cannabis businesses, banks, REITs, private equity investors, and others see opportunities in cannabis real estate