I know somebody who bought a condo when on F1.

That depends on state law and credit company I think. Some bank only provides loan for US Citizenship and green card holder.

Don't Know must about STEM Opt, F1 TPS holder can get loan easily. (Maryland State) F1 student got TPS in 2015 Worked hard for two years. ( two years tax return) 52k, 54k Excellent credit 750+ up ( that kind of credit score, any lenders will be ready to loan you) Working at Pitney Bowes ( great bi-weekly pay stubs) 58k yearly Wife also TPS holder, two years tax return, 34k, 36K Working at Senior living..( great bi-weekly pay 45k yearly. Her credit is superb almost 799+ They have three properties now, 2 town house (renting) one house for living.. And TPS is extended till March 24,2020 what else,

@Sexy in Sari कसले पत्याउने तेरो कुरा? Odd job गरेर 3 properties भनेर खोक्छ जान्ठा.