David Perlleshi | Storage Advisor

Self-Storage advisor and owner. Former collegiate athlete. Talking everything self storage and commercial real estate.

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The debate over Sazan Island isn’t about being anti-investment.

It’s about one question:

Should any government be able to sell one of a nation’s greatest natural landmarks?

Growth matters. So does preserving the identity and heritage that make Albania worth investing in.

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Brokerage gives you flexibility.

Not freedom.

No one tells you when to work.
But the market decides if you get paid.

No deals? No income.

You’re not free.
You’re accountable.

That’s the trade.

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Investing isn’t reserved for institutions.
Anyone with the right investment mindset can transact in today’s market.

One of my best friends is @MarkshkreliRe is proof this:

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Work ethic is built into every Albanian household.

Being first generation meant growing up with a front row seat to what “whatever it takes” really looks like.

Long hours.
No shortcuts.
No complaining.

Success wasn’t about opportunity.
It was about endurance.

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There’s a growing disconnect between how rent-stabilized housing is discussed and how it actually operates.

When the goal is “keep it cheap” without regard for condition, deterioration isn’t a surprise. It’s the outcome.

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Don’t screw anybody.

In personal life. In business. In any facet of life.

There’s nothing worse than being successful and having to look over your shoulder.

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Where we’ve been, where we’re heading. 
Exciting things to come for the entire industry:

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There’s a moment in every deal where being nice stops helping.

That’s when a broker has to step in, communicate the hard truth, and reset expectations so the deal can actually move forward.

It’s the difficult conversations that come back to benefit everyone in the long term.

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The story behind NYC’s top bakery:

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My economic outlook heading into 2026..

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If I were starting brokerage from zero in 2026:

• Be specific or be forgotten
• Standards > motivation
• Habits > outcomes
• Long-term > short-term
• Discipline > attention

Results follow behavior. Always.

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This is the craziest time of year for restaurant industry. A quick look at one of the busiest spots in Yorktown Heights, NY:

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Balancing a deal pipeline during the holidays is an underrated challenge.

The responsibility doesn’t disappear.

The freedom comes from learning how to handle it better.

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Don’t need a broker? Think again..

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In real estate you don’t get balance. You get responsibility. That means answering the phone at 9 PM, working weekends, and doing the tasks most people won’t. You make the sacrifice early so one day you can move differently. The standard never drops.

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Business moves. Personal growth. Daily life. It all comes back to the people you keep close. Your inner circle is the most valuable asset you have.

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The biggest shift in dealmaking isn’t global reach. It's the collapse of friction..

Technology erased the slow parts of this business. The back-and-forth. The travel just to advance a conversation.

The idea that progress required proximity.

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Real estate gives you something most investments can’t..

Total control.

Consistent income. But more importantly, CRE gives you options. 

Build a portfolio and you decide what comes next.

Retire at 65 if you want.
Stay in the game if you love it.

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“I’m just testing the market”

That’s the fastest way to lose a buyer before they underwrite.

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Home buyers are rethinking how and where they live..

Understanding who is moving and what they value is becoming one of the most important indicators in real estate.

Markets follow people, not the other way around.