FHA Loans and understanding their guidelines

[Tim Adams]

Hey all, I am not new to Bigger Pockets but I am new to home buying and am in a place where I want to actively pursue purchasing my first property. I have looked through many markets and am looking for the best option for myself. The question that I have is in regards to FHA loans and multifamily investing as a house hack. I know that in order to use an FHA loan to but multifamily I must live in one unit to comply with "owner occupied" restrictions with the loan. How does this work if I travel for work and may or may not be physically at the home for a large portion of the year? I work as a travel nurse and go to various cities in different states frequently and am wondering about the logistics of this move. If I were to use an FHA do I need to provide proof that I am a full time occupant and resident of the state to comply? Or is my traveling allowed within the guidelines of this loan? If anyone has some insight I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!