Can we buy a rental property via FHA through my wife?

[Brock Lile]

Hello everyone.

My wife and I were talking last night and she actually brought up an idea I didn't have an answer to. I'm sure someone here knows.

I bought my current residence in '08 via an FHA loan. I recently got married to my wife, who's never owned a home.

Could we apply for an FHA through her, since she has never personally held property? Or is she ineligible for an FHA now that we're married?

We thought maybe this would be a strategy worth considering if it were possible. I have a feeling it's a no-go, though.

Thank you!