FHA 203k Lender

[Jacob Plocinski]

I'm currently looking at a duplex. Half of the duplex was recently renovated and the other half is livable, but definitely could use some updating/appliances. I've been reading up on FHA 203k loans; however, I cannot find a lender within 50 miles of my current location that offers FHA 203k loans.

Would you advise using a lender that far away from the property? Are there alternative types of loans that offer financing of improvements wrapped into the mortgage? Thanks for your help in advance.