# From Immigrant Grit to Self-Storage Millions | David Perlleshi on REAL Mentors Podcast Ep. 70

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Podcast: [REAL Mentors Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-mentors-podcast-7081727)
Published: 2026-02-10T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

David Perlleshi, Albanian-American broker (Bronx-born to '89 Kosovo immigrants) reveals how he ditched corporate paychecks for uncapped potential, scaling mom-and-pop storage facilities into institutional goldmines. From seeing "down units as gold" to closing 200+ deals with his 7-person team, David breaks down why self-storage crushes multifamily (35% expense ratios, month-to-month flexibility), his no-shortcuts integrity code ("Don't screw anybody"), and building trust with 9-figure clients over breakfast—not pitches.Get the playbook on off-market sourcing, CapEx execution, upgrading your network, and why authenticity filters the right partners for long-term wins. This Episode Explores:- Self-storage vs multifamily: lower costs, faster rate growth, bigger exits- 13 off-market flips: turning sub-50K sq ft assets into REIT magnets- "No consistent paycheck" mindset- Dad's rule: "The worst thing is success while looking over your shoulder"- Albanian family values fueling discipline, honor, and deal-making- From baseball scholarship to $1B+ valuation expert- Value-first sales: breakfasts with billionaires, zero hard pitches- Mentoring young entrepreneurs through social media and proximity- Why authenticity repels wrong clients, attracts lifetime partners- Immigrant hustle: 65 cousins, hard-working parents, uncles as blueprint- Perfect for real estate investors, brokers, developers, and anyone trading time for money. 🔗 Connect with David PerlleshiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-perlleshi-7b632985Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlleshi_cre/Franklin Street: https://franklinst.com/user_profile/david-perlleshi/ Follow REAL Mentors PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/realmentorspodcastHost Sean Martin: https://instagram.com/theseanmartin Tags & K…

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