I was thinking the house would rent for 1200-1350 but it seems now the range is 1000-1200 with 1200 being the highest for the area so may be hard to get.

Banks and Credit unions in the 7-9% range. 

Let tenants know you'll keep it between a certain range of X - X in the summer or winter months.

I found a new build I like and in my price range while visiting Charlotte this weekend.

I did a quick google search for cap rates on apts in Muncie and I got a range of 8.13% to 9.50%.

I know them well, I like them, and I trust them.My wife and I have purchased a wide range assets from PPR.  

You're talking about the west side of Akron, which is a solid rental area and can range from C- to B; but most houses were built long before 2000 - typically in the post war boom 1940s-60s. 

I bought from a primary homeowner in Indianapolis metro area who took really good care of this home (I did live in this house and rented it out when I moved back to California) and from a flipper in Indy more recently.As far as primary homeowners, they can range from taking really good care of the house to someone who has a lot of deferred maintenance - I renovated a local property that had a lot of issues.  

Rental prices for a 3bd/2ba/2cg home 1500-2000sqft can easily range from $1,800-2,600 per month. 4) Major employers in Central NM include Sandia National Labs, Los Alamos National Labs, Kirtland Air Force Base, FBI, US Federal Government, State of New Mexico, ABQ Public Schools, University of New Mexico, Central NM Community College, Presbyterian Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lovelace Healthcare, UNM Hospitals/Cancer Center/Level I Trauma Center/Regional Medical Center, Netflix Studios & Film Industry, Solar Panel Manufacturing & Renewable Energy Industry, Meow Wolf, Amazon Fulfillment and Distribution Centers, etc.

It sits in the $8,900 range at the moment.