Bakersfield duplex , what is a better alternative?

[Julia Fergo]

I am reposting this as may be i'll have even more feedback here, specific for Bakersfield, as i posted it before on the general forum.

Hello,

I live in LA and have an accepted offer in Bakersfield to buy a duplex. Both units 2/1 (2'tandem' bedrooms, one of them is very small, like a sun-room). Currently rented for 750 each unit.Price of the duplex is 185K. It is in a older area, house build in 1925 and has a charming fire place and retro feel to it.

- Does this deal 185K/1500 monthly +plus guest house sounds as a good deal for Bakersfield?

- what could be a better alternative? 

- I can either buy cash or finance: how i can find the best deals?