Closing Attorney for closing a loan?

[Jenna Lee]

Hi I am refinancing one of my rental properties that I have out of state. I am using a lender at the state that my property is located. He asked me if I wanted to fly there to close on the loan, I told him I wanted to do it remotely, but he said I needed to get a closing attorney. Is this the norm? Can I get a closing attorney where my property is located and do this remotely? Thanks