Navigating my first 203K loan

[Marcus Holloway]

Just came to terms with the seller on my first duplex. (yay) The plan is to house hack and eventually BRRR. Since I'm an owner occupant, I qualify for FHA 203K financing.

I've estimated the repairs to be under 30K so I shouldn't require an FHA consultant, but I'm guessing I need to choose a GC that has worked with 203K processes before. Everyone's telling me the 203K process is a long and aggravating.

Should I get a GC with 203K experience so he/she can bid on everything at once or should I hunt 203K contractors individually for each job? Will FHA even give me the option to choose?