Buy to Live vs Buy to rent

[David Spencer]

Hi There,

I am looking to buy my first house as an investment property. In the near future I may do some long term traveling away from home. Am I able to buy a house to live in it short term (few months maybe), and then later rent it out as an investment while I travel? (I would go through a property management company). Is there any mortgage fine print I should be aware of?

Thanks in advance!