Fannie Mae Guidelines

[Hud Malik]

I'm in the process of trying to find the best lender that would help me get pre-approved for my first investment property. I spoke to a lender today and she mentioned that the only way I can purchase a rental property is if I'm a homeowner prior to the purchase. she also mentioned that this is currently one of the  guideline that Fannie Mae goes by because of COVID and the landlord /tenant laws. Can anyone please clarify? Is this true? I live in NYC by the way, and I would like to house-hack in Trenton, New Jersey.