Glossary of Terms
Term Acronym Definition 1031 Exchange 1031 A U.S. tax provision that may allow deferral of certain capital gains by exchanging
Above-Market Cannabis Rents Are Breaking Mature Markets: The 2026 Reality Check
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Why above-market cannabis rents matter in 2026 In early market cycles, operators tolerated above-market
Sale-Leaseback Legal Mechanics & Risk Controls
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Mechanics: What a Sale-Leaseback Actually Is A sale-leaseback is a paired transaction: In practice,
Banking Readiness: Cash-Handling, Policies, Audits
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Banking readiness in cannabis: why it matters now In regulated cannabis, cash-handling is not
Distressed Deals & Receiverships: Real Estate Opportunities
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Context: why distressed cannabis real estate is showing up Distress in cannabis is rarely
Landlord Remedies & Workouts: Defaults, Forbearance, Re-Tenanting
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Context: why workouts matter in cannabis real estate now Cannabis properties fail differently than
Insurance Claims & Loss Control: Fire, Theft, Water, Product
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Why claims and loss control matter right now in cannabis Cannabis and hemp operators
Power Planning for Cultivation: Service Sizes, Switchgear, Redundancy
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Power planning in cultivation: why it matters now Cultivation is a utility-intensive business. Even
Gas Detection & Classified Areas: Sensors, Controls, Maintenance
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Why this matters now (and why it’s not just an engineering detail) In cannabis
Closing Checklists for Cannabis Business Sales
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Context: why cannabis closings stall Cannabis business sales don’t usually fail because a buyer
Valuing Manufacturers/Brands: Throughput, SKUs, GMP
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Valuation context: why it matters now Manufacturing and brand businesses sit at the intersection
Environmental Diligence: Phase I/II, Odor & VOCs
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Why environmental diligence matters right now (cannabis + real estate realities) Cannabis and hemp
Triple-Net (NNN) Cannabis Deals: Who Pays for What
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Why NNN Matters in Cannabis Right Now Triple-net (NNN) leases are common in commercial
Pricing a Cannabis Property: Comp Sets and Adjustments
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Why pricing cannabis property is different than “normal” industrial comps Cannabis-use real estate sits
New Jurisdictions Likely to Open Cannabis Licensing in 2026
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Why 2026 matters for licensing + cannabis real estate “New licensing” isn’t just a
Ohio: Adult-Use Rollout, Site Demand, and Suburbs to Watch
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Ohio adult-use rollout: what changed and why it matters Ohio’s adult-use framework matters to
Arizona Market: Phoenix Metro vs. Rural Trade-offs
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Arizona context: why Phoenix vs. rural matters now In Arizona, the same transaction can
Compliance Matrix Build: Multi-State Ops & Real Estate Checklists
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents What a compliance matrix is (and isn’t) A compliance matrix is a structured, location-by-location
Michigan Market: Municipal Caps, Asset Prices, Consolidation
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Context: why Michigan’s municipal caps shape the market Michigan’s regulated cannabis market is unusual
New Jersey: Green Zones, Buffer Math, and Submarket Hotspots
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Why “green zones” matter in New Jersey right now New Jersey is one of
New York: Retail Siting, CAURD Legacy, Landlord Considerations
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Why NY retail siting matters right now New York’s adult-use rollout created a market
Illinois: Chicagoland vs. Downstate, License Dynamics
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Context: why Illinois “two-speed” real estate matters now Illinois is a mature, tightly regulated
New Mexico: Border Trade, Industrial vs. Retail Mix
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents New Mexico cannabis real estate: border dynamics and why the mix matters New Mexico
Oklahoma: Legacy Supply, Consolidation Signals
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Oklahoma cannabis real estate: what’s changing and why Oklahoma built one of the most
San Diego: Community Plan Areas and Coastal Considerations
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Executive context: why location details matter in San Diego San Diego is a market
Connecticut: Fit-Out Costs, Inventory of Inline Retail
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Connecticut inline retail: why it matters now Connecticut’s adult-use market is real—but real estate
Sacramento: Industrial Stock and Entitlements
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents Sacramento industrial stock: why it matters now Sacramento sits in a practical sweet spot
Which States Are Likely to Get New Cannabis Laws in 2026
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents How to interpret “likely” in cannabis law changes “Likely” is a dangerous word in
The Guide to Payment Processing
Executive Summary (TL;DR) In the meantime, if you’re evaluating operators, leases, or acquisitions, you can compare opportunities and diligence payment-readiness
New Mexico: Guide to Cannabis Laws & Licensing
Executive Summary (TL;DR) Table of Contents New Mexico cannabis laws and licensing at a glance Primary keyword: New Mexico cannabis
