There are some nice areas and some not so great ones but in general i would say it is a B to B- area.  

This is a B- / C+ property.

Although, you are somewhat protected since you will be living in a unit. 21120 Santa Maria Drive, Tehachapi, CA 935612841 Desert Street A,B,C, Rosamond, CA 93560Here is one in Tehachapi and one in Rosamond that you could check out.

The Big Players investing in class A/B+ properties are usually looking for security and simplicity.

Many other small/trivial repairs.For a $250K purchase price on a 7-unit in a B- class neighborhood, what is considered a reasonable deferred maintenance that I am expected to assume vs. the Seller to fix or credit?  

Visit the properties and also get to know the property manager or team this will make or break your investment regardless of the area you invest in A, B, C, D, E, or F!!!

Could you imagine getting 2 or 3 houses a day from all these UPS drivers and then they demand their $50 per property, otherwise the ab machine you purchased on Amazon is theirs to use, till you do.And a contract really should not be necessary.

I have no relevant experience in real estate and want to get to the point where I see a property and can say, this is worth X if you fix A, B, and C (basically ARV).It got me thinking, why not go for an Appraiser Trainee license. 

Hi everyoneI know there are Class A, B, C and D for apartments.

It is in a good location (A/B+ location) and looking long term, the other 1/2 of the duplex may come available down the road which would make for a really nice property.