The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

Quote from @Jay Smith: You are stacking one mistake on top of another.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

IF they can win one in a bidding war, plus cover the appraisal gap on top of all of their other expenses.

A landlord does not need to provide a reasonable accommodation for an emotional support animal when:The property is an owner-occupied building with four or fewer unitsThe property is a single-family home sold or rented by the owner without the use of an agentThe emotional support animal poses a risk to the health or safety of other people, or a risk of substantial damage to property (but this risk must be specific to the animal and cannot be based solely on assumptions about the animal’s breed)"Definitely have a chat with a local attorney to ensure your local laws apply, nonetheless since its an owner occupant, it sounds like you have some recourse to deny this request. 

I can provide additional advice once you have answers to the above.

If you bank at a retail bank it's likely that you could pull a cashier's check to provide  certified funds.As to the wisdom of using other people's money (that you are solely responsible for) you'd better be comfortable with repayment even if things don't work out as planned.

If you plan to invest somewhere else, who is the top agent for investments in the area that could point you to a good mentor, or offer mentorship themselves?

Based on the initial information provided, I agree with @Kristine Ann that there does not seem to be enough spread between the asking price and sales comp, considering the work that needs to be do. 

The area the house is located has schools top 5 on the entire state with 9/10, 8/10 and 10/10 for all 3 levels.