Better Buy: Innovative Industrial vs. Curaleaf

A new federal legalization bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives called the States Reform Act. It would treat marijuana like alcohol and allow states to decide how best to regulate it. What's unique about the legislation is that it was introduced by Republicans, which gives decriminalization proponents hope that a bipartisan solution can be achieved.

That could give the pot sector fresh potential by opening new avenues of growth. Yet regardless of whether the current patchwork of state-by-state legalization stands or a new federal mandate comes into play, Curaleaf (OTC: CURLF) and Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE: IIPR) represent unique opportunities for investors to profit from their individual strengths.

Which is the better buy now? Here are the cases for why the multi-state operator (MSO) and the marijuana-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) are the best places for your money.

Source Fool.com