I believe that means you can record phone calls without permission or notification.

If they won't let it go short and give you permission to talk to the lender all you can do is wait until it is listed.

As such, these properties will almost always be sold through a real estate agent and listed on MLS.Under Judicial Sale, the sale of the property is conducted under the auspicious of the court and the lender must apply to the court to for permission to sell the property, and the court will sets the bounds and terms under which the property is to be sold.  

If I signed something like “PM may spend up to $500 without my permission” and PM may charge these fees (1/2 months rent renewal) etc.

Most people need permission to succeed.

If they do anything without your explicit permission, that's between them and the tenant.2.

I assure you, letting the tenant paint the property without permission doesn't mean they will stay any longer than someone who follows the rules.

Violent street crime will build until permissive politicians are voted out.

For example...Strategy 1: Can you RENT a home for $1,000 / month, with permission to sub-lease, and set it up via short-term rental? 

The closing date is between you and the seller according to your contract If you want to change the date you must ask the sellers permission.