Its not unusual, but it can start a productive conversation since they're already putting a cap rate in print for you to work with. 

@Carrie GiordanoThere is no way around original signature but your situation is not uncommon and easily doableOnce your bid is accepted , your agent can print out and sign the agreement and overnight it to you and you will sign and overnight to the asset manager.Your agent can call or email the asset manager if y'all need an extra and they are usuallt accommodating

Its neutral but different and bold.  

Then just follow through with the process.Finally, if you really want to allow pets, the Humane Society usually has a ready to use Pet Addendum, Pet Registration, and Pet Tips available on line ready to print, and covers most of the bases.

Some towns actually have a pre-printed table that tells what work needs a permit, and specifically which ones.Good luck.

I can then access the information online & print out any documents I need.

Make sure that you have enough insurance and be bold!

I may just print it off instead, makes changes by hand and send back to them and see where that gets me.  

You can do the research     yourself and print out and present these high-value comps to the Appraiser when they arrive to do the appraisal.Or else add a bathroom or bedroom to get legal SF.

You can do what the newbies are doing and taking pictures on your phone and sending it back, but that is so horrible a format, potentially hard to read, takes up so much more data space, and difficult for the 2nd person to print out and sign.