I always make sure I'm 1% rule or better, >7% CoC and positive cash flow with the 50% rule (generally I'm predicting ~40%, but in case I've missed something, I stay conservative). 

Predicting the stockmarket to pull back drastically, then the housing will adjust accordingly too. 

But of course, nobody can predict these things with absolute certainty, there are just too many factors at play.

According to banker, "Predicted strong growth for next 8 years, Everett next Bellevue", very cool.

depends on location in the 08 meltdown.... many markets landlords experienced 100% vacancy  other markets were not affected at all.areas that were very heavy in new construction like AZ FLA GA VEGAS landlords had plenty of vacancies and I know first hand investors that had 4 plexs in AZ that lost them to the bank bbecause of 100% vacancy.I am not predicting another meltdown like 08 by any means just stating fact

In the markets where they all 'agree', it's my opinion that those markets are likely fairly predictable to your expected rental activity. 

I'm not smart enough to predict the market.

I am also predicting I could get around $1,300 for each unit as a 1 bed 1 bath apartment with what I believe to be around 600sqf.

If the overall size of the market shrinks (my prediction), and you already own houses, you are going to have a lot less competition for rentals overall, which will only raise your rents or at least hold them steady.Fundamentals don't really change.

You are still facing competitors bidding the same property--to me that means we probably have to watch the economy move down some more before we are in a full on buyers market.Some experts were predicting a recession/depression to hit in January 2021, but it seems the governmental stimulus has moved it into a sort of slow burn (massive layoffs, higher taxes removing discretionary spending money from peoples pockets, etc...), with the San Francisco Bay area taking some hard hits.People are not yet feeling the true "Hard Times" that comes along with the bad times, such as 07 or the early 90's  with foreclosures (and Ramen Noddles) being the word of the day for most of the USA.Then good deals will abound.Just my 2 Cents.