Proof of moving into FHA, for loan approval

[Caleb Smith]

Scenario:

I'm trying to use the FHA loan strategy to acquire a home each year.

Personal credit is great, and my primary residence has plenty of equity, and income is sufficient for purchase of additional home.

Problem:

While attempting to get pre-approvals for loans, the FHA lenders are questioning that I will "down size" and move into homes of lesser value than my existing primary residence.

Mortgage Brokers suggestion:

"Get your primary residence rented out, then go rent a place for 6 months. Then maybe they will approve an FHA."

Question:

1)Has anyone else faced this issue when trying to apply this strategy on an annual basis?

2) Is there a better solution to prevent having to rent from a third party prior to purchasing a second property under an FHA?

3) Any other suggestions for applying the FHA strategy?