Their is a reason the IRS classifies flippetrs as dealers.

Wheeler-dealer pitch types usually can't address this aspect much less work those feelings to their advantage.

It was not my thing.Finally one day in the early years I entered the office of a wheeler dealer and he was making a cold call, He said Hello Is this Bob Smith, Hi this is John Jones, I'm returning your call, what can I do for you today?

Then yes, that is transparent.But as I have said before, an antique dealer who acquires one of the Art Noveau monstrosities my wife likes to collect is not her partner.  

., Unless MD stands for "Massive Dealer" you ought to drop the MD signature and hire wholesalers to build your personal portfolio.  

Some people make money robbing liquor stores or dealing drugs.

Others have pointed me to local dealers who create a co-op of sorts for importing materials for homebuilders like me.

Hot tubs, Blow up dolls, Sex toys, Drugs, You name it.

If you're not living there and in the business then you're a dealer providing financing.

Relating back to impact of the car on net worth, this means my car is "cheaper" than one that is half the price where a dealer and bank made substantial profit.