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Capital and Real Estate Strategy: What Smart Dealers Are Doing Right Now
David Melton 2/27/26 David Melton 2/27/26

Capital and Real Estate Strategy: What Smart Dealers Are Doing Right Now

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Most Dealers Don’t Want to Exit. They Want Options.
David Melton 2/8/26 David Melton 2/8/26

Most Dealers Don’t Want to Exit. They Want Options.

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Real Estate Decisions That Cap Future Value for Auto Dealers
David Melton 1/29/26 David Melton 1/29/26

Real Estate Decisions That Cap Future Value for Auto Dealers

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When a Sale-Leaseback Helps — and When It Hurts a Dealer
David Melton 1/24/26 David Melton 1/24/26

When a Sale-Leaseback Helps — and When It Hurts a Dealer

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The Rent You Ignore May Be Costing You Millions: Why Auto Dealers Must Align Rent With Dealership Value
David Melton 12/13/25 David Melton 12/13/25

The Rent You Ignore May Be Costing You Millions: Why Auto Dealers Must Align Rent With Dealership Value

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David Melton Advises on the Sale of Beacon Collision Center in Youngstown, OH
David Melton 11/8/25 David Melton 11/8/25

David Melton Advises on the Sale of Beacon Collision Center in Youngstown, OH

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Experts in Automotive Retail and Aftermarket Buy-Sell Transactions
David Melton 10/10/25 David Melton 10/10/25

Experts in Automotive Retail and Aftermarket Buy-Sell Transactions

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What is the meaning of Build-to-Suit for Automotive Dealerships?
David Melton 10/10/25 David Melton 10/10/25

What is the meaning of Build-to-Suit for Automotive Dealerships?

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Automotive Dealership Investments Through SLB’s and 1031 Exchanges
David Melton 9/10/25 David Melton 9/10/25

Automotive Dealership Investments Through SLB’s and 1031 Exchanges

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Contact David Melton

David Melton works directly with dealer principals as an independent, confidential advisor on the decisions that matter most. With more than 40 years of dealership ownership, operations, and transaction experience, David provides seasoned judgment and perspective centered on the owner, the dealership, and what comes next.

Whether navigating growth, leadership, acquisitions, succession, real estate, capital decisions, or an eventual exit, the objective is straightforward: understand the situation, evaluate the options, challenge assumptions when necessary, and help the dealer principal make better, more informed decisions with an experienced advisor in their corner.

Office: 423-499-9956
Email: dm@davidmelton.com

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