
David R. Melton
Founder and CEO
“I help auto dealers unlock equity, defer taxes, and maximize the value of their dealership properties.”…..
As Founder and CEO of Pointe Automotive, I serve as a trusted Automotive Capital Advisor to franchised dealerships, dealer groups, and real estate owners across the U.S. automotive retail sector. With over 40 years of experience in dealership operations, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and real estate strategy, I help auto dealers unlock equity, defer taxes, and maximize the value of their dealership properties.
My work is centered around real estate-driven capital strategies, including:
Sale-leaseback structuring to unlock capital from dealership real estate
1031 exchange guidance to defer taxes and reposition into higher-yield assets
Real estate disposition and investor marketing for surplus or underutilized properties
Buy-sell M&A advisory integrated with real estate valuation and bifurcation
Investment packaging for NNN dealership properties and net lease buyers
I work exclusively within the automotive sector, representing auto dealers, family-owned groups, and high-net-worth investors who seek to preserve and grow their capital through strategic real estate and exit strategies.
If you own dealership real estate or are planning for growth, succession, or sale, let’s have a confidential conversation about how we can help you maximize your position.