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Jonathan Klemm, a real estate investor in the Chicago area, describes the evolution of his investing strategy to BiggerPockets this way: “I started investing in better areas and then sought out higher-risk/higher-reward areas with multifamily properties on Chicago’s South Side.”

I believe lists like these are a macro statistic that doesn't matter to local flippers... someone is making a profit in every market, flipping properties," said Jonathan Klemm, a Chicago-based real estate investor and general contractor who is the founder and CEO of Quality Builders...

No matter the scale of your project, it can be beneficial to plan it out with the same level of detail as if you were renovating a house,' suggests Jonathan Klemm, Founder, CEO and contractor at Quality Builders..

Jonathan Klemm, CEO of Chicago-based Quality Builders, thinks the market will get worse before it gets better, although some markets may offer exceptions. “There are areas that offer more opportunities to buyers but these will not be your Tier 1 cities, Klemm , told ConsumerAffairs. “It will be in the Southeastern/Appalachian region like Huntsville, Ala, Northeast Tennesse, Northwest Arkansas, Louisville, Ky., and so on.”

Jonathan Klemm is a general contractor in the Chicago area with Quality Builders. He recommends starting with an inexpensive project like a backsplash (real tiles as opposed to the peel-and-stick). “Since the backsplash takes as much space as the countertops, it gives you a new look at a fraction of the price that a granite countertop would.”

Removing an outlet's wall plate is one way to see what's behind your wall paneling without causing significant disruption, Jonathan Klemm, a general contractor and co-founder of Quality Builders says...But, as Klemm points out, the outlet may be mounted on an electrical box, so the material inside may not be representative of the entire wall.

Jonathan Klemm, founder and CEO at Quality Builders in Chicago, suggests swapping out dated faucets or showerheads and replacing them with newer ones. You may want to specifically look for fixtures with water-saving features to lower your utility bills. While you’re at it, you can update bathroom features like your mirrors and towel bars. You may even be able to put in some low-cost lighting for a fresh new look.

When speaking exclusively with House Digest, Jonathan Klemm, the Founder and CEO at Quality Builders, explains, "A really good all-round option is oak because you can stain it so easily. So for most folks, they can get oak and then pick a stain they like to have that 'look.

A larger kitchen will require more labor — pretty simple. For instance, says Jonathan Klemm, founder and CEO at Quality Builders, cabinets are priced and sold per linear foot. If you want them to run the length of your wall, you will need to buy more or larger cabinets. Buying more or larger cabinets means paying your labor more to install them — labor correlates directly with the amount of material that has to go in. That's true for countertops, backsplash tiles, flooring, and paint as well.

Jonathan Klemm, CEO of general contracting company Quality Builders, says he saw an opportunity when he closed on a small three-bedroom home built in 1963 for $311,000 ($173 per square foot) in Lyons, a Chicago suburb. The median price in the neighborhood is $193 per square foot.
With his background, Klemm believed he could put the work in, save money, and put his style stamp on the home.

There was once a time when a homebuyer searching for their new house focused on new construction, often on the outskirts of town, in new developments—but those days are over.

Contractors agree: The number one bathroom renovation trend people regret most is bold, over-the-top paint or tile fixtures. “You will probably get contractors who will say that oversized bathtub or storage issues [are the issue], but [it’s definitely] overly bold and gaudy choices when it comes to paint or tiles and fixtures,” explains Jonathan Klemm, founder and CEO at Quality Builders.

Learn which home reno materials to throw away since they are hazardous or unnecessary. Find out the most common home reno materials to throw away.

When you’re ready to sell your home, the most important question to ask is: What will make a buyer choose my listing over the rest? The answer is simple — a home sells when it presents the right balance of value and lifestyle to the right buyer.

Higher oil prices impact the housing market in a number of ways, including construction and supplies.c

Chicago area small businesses are used to uncertainty and dealing with many challenges. This year is no exception. Rising costs and financial pressures Like many business owners, Sophia Torres wh...

Few things can elevate your home like installing a walk-in shower, but this bathroom trend is an expensive one that can cost as much as $30,000. Prices vary based on your current tub and shower setup, the size and type of the walk-in shower you want, and whether you choose one with custom tiling or opt for a more affordable prefabricated unit...

If you’ve been looking around your home and find things to be just a bit lackluster, you might be struggling to pinpoint the issue or develop a fix. Luckily, we enlisted the help of home buyers, house flippers, designers, and more to give you all the tips and tricks.