When you sell the title company involved will see this transfer and probably require the signature of the previous owner as well for the sale to go through, which could be an issue as well.

Again depending on state rules, you may need an attorney to go to court to give the the right to secure the property.

I thought about buying a duplex or multi-unit in the Fresno'Clovis area but most seemed to be located in areas that were less desirable.

Thanks @Joseph M.Haha it actually was fairly successful all things considered, and my wife and I got to go to lot's of cool venues and drink champagne so it was definitely a good experience.

Is there some kind of abnormality or special circumstance that makes selling it like a standard home not desirable?

If the profit spread is higher than $10k / 10%, then a double close is the way to go.

Found one yesterday for a client and ended up in multiple offers, secured it but had to go over asking.

Possibly take it as an opportunity to go get your RE license

At the same time, there was another unit in our building (Gold Creek) for sale and I convinced them to go 50/50 on it.

, I think you may need to go through your due diligence again.