Quote Originally Posted by LiftUrHead
Well, onward, here's how I make big decisions: like you, I research until I can't take in anymore. This makes for an "informed" answer. Then I sit back for a few days or weeks and check out my instincts again. If I have any reservations or sense any "red lights" I can trust myself to avoid a dubious situation.

It's easy to get lost in the details but I've learned to trust my sub-conscious to recognise patterns in the data. Also, the older I get, the more I trust this process. Maybe this wil help.....
I appreciate the advice LiftUrHead. Sounds a lot like how I have made other business decisions in the past as well. I don't mind taking "reasonable" gambles, but when so much is on the line, I get pretty skittish.

I'm a skeptic by nature, so normally I research like a mad-man (like you) and come to a decision. Then I take a few days or even a few weeks to dissect every possible negative I can think of. That has helped me avoid some first impression mistakes. I'm pretty good at finding fault with things.

This is just a bit over my head in terms of risk/reward factor. I think that's my major determining factor in leaning to a "no" answer. The reward could be tremendous, but the risk is just too great for my comfort level. I'm too old and too tired to be starting over if something fails. I know what he has presented to me sounds like a very low risk, but even a tiny chance of losing so much of what I have makes me too stressed to go into it. I'm sure he'll make a small fortune and I'll kick myself later, but I just can't live with that much on the line. If it was my brainchild, I might feel differently about it. But coming in as an investor without the power of total control makes me pretty leary.

Thanks again for your insight. I hope your day is going great!
Onward!