The key distinction is the bank, since it makes it's own guidelines can waiver from those with more autonomy.  

All of the above, for present autonomy and future security.

Many condo associations require approval, insane move in/out fees and can just take a vote to change terms without your say (you want autonomy!) 

If they're not looking to sell the note on the secondary market, but rather hold it internally, they will have a lot more autonomy than a standard mortgage broker or a big bank. 

Additionally, I have been given full autonomy to use the property for legal income purposes including partial unit rental, rv parking, storage, horse boarding... anything that offsets project or holding costs.

I’m adapting by expanding to other platforms that will give the host more autonomy.

Doesn't give you autonomy to be more passive in the future and scale.

He also has let me have almost 100% autonomy of strategy and decision making throughout everything.

A real estate investment company focused on financial autonomy, we use our experience as investors to help people understand how to use real estate as a platform to build long term wealth.

A PM having the autonomy to rack up a $5k bill without prior approval sounds suspect, unless you ok'd this in your contract.If I were in your position I'd require the PM to provide me with backup invoices confirming their numbers; their response would determine whether or not I'd continue to retain them.