David Perlleshi

Managing Director
Self Storage
Investment Sales
Tampa, FL
[email protected]
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David Perlleshi is a leader of Franklin Street’s National Self-Storage Investment Sales Platform, which provides comprehensive real estate solutions for owners and investors of self-storage assets located throughout the country.

With over 10 years of experience in commercial real estate and an extensive background in the self-storage field, he expertly guides clients through every stage of the investment cycle, including acquisitions, dispositions, development, site selection and asset valuation. Additionally, Mr. Perlleshi and his team collaborate with Franklin Street’s insurance, capital advisory, leasing and management professionals to provide the full scope of real estate services for clients in the self-storage industry.

Mr. Perlleshi joined Franklin Street in 2022 with partner Frank DeSalvo. The pair began working together in 2017 at New York-based Houston Street Capital, where they specialized in self-storage acquisitions and development throughout the Southeast. They come most recently from Sands Investment Group, where they expanded their expertise on a national scale and consistently ranked as top producers.

Mr. Perlleshi also brings valuable insight from the owner/developer side of the industry, having previously worked with Avesta Homes, a vertically integrated multifamily real estate company, handling acquisitions, property management, construction management and portfolio management

EDUCATION
  • Concordia College, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management

The Franklin Street experience

Ralph Smalley
I’ve worked with prominent investors across the spectrum throughout my career and having the ability to deliver tailored solutions, full-service capabilities across the lifecycle of an investment—including in-house insurance services— is a significant advantage and exactly what clients are looking for in today’s opportunity filled market
Chris White
Executive Managing Director
Franklin Street’s people-first approach and integrated platform create a unique opportunity to deliver more than real estate transactions by providing strategic guidance for the entire lifecycle of an occupier’s needs.
Rafael Romero
Regional Managing Director
The collaborative environment and excitement around where Franklin Street is today—and where we are going—is palpable and unlike anything else in our industry. Talent is the heartbeat of this business and we’re going to recruit growth-minded people with a hunger for—and track record of— excellence to join our us.
Chibuzor Nnaji
Senior Managing Director
Franklin Street is a client-focused firm dedicated to delivering best-in-class results through tailored commercial real estate solutions. By integrating investment sales with insurance, property management, and other strategic services, we provide clients with a comprehensive platform that creates a distinct competitive advantage.
Jason Donald
Managing Director
Franklin Street offers what I’ve sought throughout my career—a high growth trajectory and a culture that is unlike any other in our industry. We’re targeting high-impact, institutional deals, and no other firm gives you more tools, talent and support to get it done.
Justin Sturdivant
Regional Managing Director
Franklin Street’s unique and strategic platform provides its producers with the tools we need to exceed client expectations. This, combined with the ability to connect clients with all our services for the entire lifecycle of their assets, will result in better outcomes.