However, we are expecting 2 rate cuts this year.

It's slick and can cut down on bad debt as well as reconciliation time after moveout. 

We are still waiting for them to forward a check settling our accounts, months after cutting off business relationships.

I know they have have a stellar track record & hVe never missed a payment, but still I need to understand the safety of the investment in a worst case scanrio?

They're spending tax-payer money, so they'll cut a check without batting an eye.Document condition before and after with photos, inspect regularly, and you should be fine.

Common utilities paid by the landlord will be similar if not the same; standard services (extermination, changing filters, snow removal, fire safety inspections etc.) will cost the same.Expenses will vary depending on the market.

Have you paid their standard fee (or beat them up to lessen it further) or a premium to cut the line when updates or revisions are needed?

Even if you fail the first time (pretty much every inspection I've had the person finds something to flag) they don't cut off payment until they have come back out a second time.

Inevitably, there are some that are not cut out for the turbulence and want to sell after less than a year of ownership.

If you are 75% complete rehab you are very close to ordering furniture IMO.3 - Look for safety hazards - i.e. uneven steps etc.If your time in town is limited I would focus on these 3 areas.