That gave my partner (also AD Navy and at a deployable command) the confidence to do a fix and flip in AZ (we're both stationed in CA and it's very expensive here). 

It is a one time expense that will give you the confidence to move forward.

The more you know, the more confident you'll be.

I aim to use real estate investing to build generational wealth, enable me to work a traditional job only if I want to, pay off my student loans, travel on demand, pursue dreams and to give money away to worthy causes. 

But, your lower mortgage doesn't give you cash today to actually fix the issue.Willingness to walk away is simply a negotiation tactic/confidence play. 

and Detroit has to be on the list so bear in mind travel time etc.

I appreciate the feedback - you confirmed what I was thinking myself, guess I need to trust myself a bit more.I plan on getting with a lender as a formality, but I have confidence there. 800+ credit score and 6-figure income.

He is very intelligent, loyal, has plenty of self-confidence, love and positive energy.

For the fist time I feel like I have the knowledge to be comfortable and confident in taking action, and I have a better understating in all the investing perks of real estate, it’s only made me more hungry to do this.

Are you very familiar and confident it's a C neighborhood?