Is this even a deal, or are you just intersted because it looks like you can do it with no money down?

Spent too much money on updates for a rental property.

I own two duplexes in Beverly and have contemplated turning a unit into an MTR but LTR is just easy money honestly. 

Since the interest rates are high and rent's wont cover mortgage , i'm ok with paying money every month with hope equity build up and rates going down in future  .

Now the county is threatening to take the General Contractor license unless the money is reimbursed 😳!  

I would then plan to use this forced equity (since I plan to buy a fixer upper) to invest in another home.I have been constantly reading to househack right into the MFH, but this may take some time for me to acquire the money and purchasing power.

My wife and I live in Kennesaw and spend a lot of time in Cartersville!

but that money is tied up.higher risk: borrowed money. 

I am going to spend some time looking at what exactly I want/need automated and then circle back on this. 

I would then plan to use this forced equity (since I plan to buy a fixer upper) to invest in another home.I have been constantly reading to househack right into the MFH, but this may take some time for me to acquire the money and purchasing power.