I only have about 10k in savings and was wondering if I should wait 3-4 months to purchase a 40k SFR cash or should I try to seek out private/hard money?

I would recommend that you seek the help of an attorney and/or real estate agent.

At the end of the day they all offer financing solutions to borrowers seeking a mortgage, however that is where the similarities end.

Save yourself some $$ and seek out sights like BP and local mentors.

I just sent you a colleague request and PM regarding the home improvement contractor you are seeking here in the Hartford area.

The poet John Milton’s words, “They also serve who only stand and wait,” may be both profound and genuine, but the true riches of life are far more likely to accrue to those who actively go out and seek them.

I'm very new to Real Estate. I'm 21 and ready and willing to do the hard work it takes to learn the business. I reside in Southern California where Real Estate is pretty successful. So I figure this would be the perfe...

You might get the judgement as matter of law in your favor, but don't expect all the damages you are seeking....especially of you go in asking for 11 months rent. 

As long as you are 4 or less, you can get a lower down payment and a longer amortizations.How many units is the property you are seeking to buy?

Enough down, repair costs, emergency funds, lease, management, who'd do repairs, etc...Those and more should drive you to the answers you seek...