Being a Co-borrower/landlord

[James Baker]

I currently own a VA purchased property and am looking into to buying a second home for investment purposes. Because of limited capital my girlfriend and I are planning on using the FHA loan, (lower down payment), with her as the resident of the property and myself as a co-borrower. After a year or so I want to move forward using the FHA loan as landlord experience. My question is, can I count that time as a co-borrower towards landlord experience even though I did not reside in the house? I look forward to your information filled responses.

Thank you,