Conventional mortgage, income earned abroad. Have you done this?

[Diogo Alves]

Hey guys!  Question -- would a traditional bank give me a conventional mortgage for my first investment property if I live outside of the US and earn income outside of the US? 

I'm a US citizen, file taxes in US, have credit history in US (FICO 700+). I'm just not physically present in the US and likely would not be when I apply for the mortgage. 

Anyone done this before? Would love to hear how it went / any hurdles you faced. 

Cheers from New Zealand.