Overview
Before you make any big steps forward today, look behind you. You need to understand why you're doing what you're about to do. Taking action without gathering all the necessary information will put you in a situation that offers you little (if any) flexibility. To keep as much control over this situation as possible, ask a lot of questions and go the 'better safe than sorry' route. If you're entering into a financial agreement, make sure you have all the paperwork you'll need.
