In the middle of this funding puzzle, cannabis property financing is emerging as a solution that offers flexibility, asset growth, and operational stability. According to a 2024 report from Whitney Economics, the U.S. cannabis industry will need between $65.6 billion and $130.7 billion in sustainable growth capital over the next decade, much of it dedicated to real estate and infrastructure. Operators are increasingly turning to private investors, hard money lenders, REITs, and leaseback arrangements to secure the properties that anchor their businesses.