I have no luck in six months trying to get a property

[Rohan Anthony Soltau]

I’ve read enough books to the point where everything is sounding the same. I’ve saved  $12,000 and have lost $2,000 on one property(earnest deposit). My market is too expensive but I’m trying to get an owner occupied fha loan so I’m fighting for the scraps with overpaying homebuyers and investors. I am a full-time electrician so I don’t have a lot of time or options. What can I do with $10,000 besides wholesaling?