Where is the balance with "Analysis Paralysis" ?

[Joel Calkins]

Hey there BP!

Lately, in the forums, I have noticed that many new and even experienced investors are finding possible deals and analyzing their deal to death. I know I do this sometimes when running numbers on what seems to be a great deal and I subconsciously analyze until I find something I don't like or that doesn't fit my criteria, even when it may be a simple fix or low effort solution.

Are there any strategies you guys use to cut out the emotion and see 20/20 deal vision? Also, when is enough data enough?

Thanks!

[Joe Villeneuve]

Analysis isn't that complex.  When you make it complex, is when the paralysis takes place because it becomes way too confusing due to too many variables...many of which mean nothing.  Just work the numbers, and focus your decisions on the only two numbers that matter...potential profit, and cash flow.