Commercial Investment Real Estate March/April 2017 | Page 3

March | April 2017 | Vol. XXXVI No. 2 22 30 Convergence of Excellence The Wild, Wild West As the battle looms between states and the federal government on legalizing pot, early investors and brokers reap gains. How CCIMs shaped the industry during revolutionary changes in the 1970s. by Sara S. Patterson by Sara S. Patterson 24 34 cover story Silver Streak Shrinking Footprint Transit Oriented Development tops infrastructure priorities. Amenities-rich offi ces become retention and recruitment tools. by Blair Howe, CCIM by Beth Mattson-Teig 38 Navigating Stormy Seas Tips to help international investors in U.S. property avoid multiple liabilities. by Keith C. Durkin, JD columns departments President’s Desk Market Forecast CCIM Q&A Financing Focus Investment Analysis Legal Briefs CCIM Education 2 10 12 14 16 18 20 6 42 44 45 48 Market Trends Regional Outlook International Beat Deal Makers CCIM Connections 10 CCIM.COM March | April 2017 1