Derek Caffe

Derek Caffe is the Principal and Founder at Code Black Properties, LLC, a vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm. Through Code Black Properties and its subsidiaries, Derek provides real estate brokerage, construction + renovation, and property management services. Code Black Properties also invests in and develops income producing properties in both Georgia and Ohio. Derek is licensed as both a general contractor and real estate broker in the state of Georgia. He specializes in residential and commercial investment properties along with land development. Derek is originally from Youngstown, OH, having relocated to metro Atlanta in late 2010. Derek resides in the Unity Square neighborhood of downtown Austell, GA with his lovely wife. Derek serves as a councilmember for the City of Austell - Ward 1. Derek has actively been involved in the City of Austell's future growth and development having served on the steering committees for Austell's 2017 and 2022 Comprehensive Plan, 2021 Austell LCI Study, 2023 Austell Powder Springs Road Trail, and 2024 City Agriculture Plan. In addition, Derek is a real estate developer actively building housing units in downtown Austell's Unity Square neighborhood. There is no other real estate professional who knows the ins and outs of the City of Austell better than Derek. Prior to founding Code Black Properties, Derek served with the US Army. Derek is a medically-retired veteran. After leaving service he obtained his bachelor's degree in finance from Youngstown State University. Derek briefly attended Clark Atlanta University for his MBA but decided to postpone its completion to focus on the growth of Code Black Properties. In his free time, Derek enjoys working out and cycling. Derek is a member of Black Nonbelievers and is a secular humanist.​ PROFESSIONAL LICENSES & AFFILIATIONS:​​ Georgia Real Estate Broker's License - #375714 Georgia Residential Basic Contractor's License - #RBQA008009 Founder & Chairman - Create Austell Inc. Subgroup Co-Leader Cobb/ West GA - Georgia Real Estate Investors Assoc. (GAREIA) Founding Board Member - Austell Police Foundation Inc. 2024 President - Austell Business Association