I also did something either brave or stupid. I said it with conviction because I freaking mean every word. "I would take a loan against my house to be able to have this opportunity" because as much as I could be wrong, I don't want to regret not seizing it in the future.
I think some if not many will disagree with me but I agree and get what you're saying. I think sometimes in Life you have to pull that proverbial Trigger and just say f- it...and see that you might not ever have an opportunity like this again.
Just as long as you have a back up plan