(It could be rented for more, maybe $3000/mo, but I'm only comfortable charging so much on principle.

Dubais real estate market move faster than any market I’m aware of.

The power company supplied and installed the new meters (at no charge, at least not yet) and verified all the work around the 4 gang meter pan was done up to their standards.

Since you're new, you should familiarize yourself with the platforms' penalties for cancellations, because there are hefty charges. 

Warn them that you will report them to the state commission if they attempt to charge you or refuse to comply with your demand.3.

They get a faster and easier sale because buyers can imagine higher future rents.

For example, my cleaner and handyman at my STR have separate cards so the only thing that ever gets charged to that card is that expense.

Also, there is a need in the marketplace for a co-living PM company that doesn't charge too high of rate. 

Adding and making better could sell or rent faster, but it won't get you more than what the market ARV and rent is set at from other similar comps in the area....and your Interior Design background will help, if you you it mostly as an understanding of cost. 

Naturally you need to charge them for any damage to incldue smoke damange