Meet DeRonnius Young

DeRonnius Young is a real estate developer and investment professional specializing in multifamily and industrial assets across Texas, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and Virginia. As a member of 1217 Realty Group, L.L.C. based in Dallas, TX, he focuses on sourcing and developing commercial properties with an emphasis on affordable and senior housing solutions, including assisted living and dormitory-style residential facilities.

He holds both a Juris Doctor and a Master’s in Commercial Real Estate from Southern Methodist University. With a strong foundation in mortgage compliance and risk management, DeRonnius brings a legal and financial lens to strategic development projects, guiding them from acquisition through entitlement and construction.

Licensed to practice law in all Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) jurisdictions, he applies his multidisciplinary background to deliver thoughtfully planned developments in high-growth markets throughout the Sunbelt region, with plans to expand into Florida and Georgia. His work is grounded in addressing housing needs in both underserved and high-demand communities.