Dan J. Harkey

Master Educator | Business & Finance Consultant | Mentor

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Master Educator | Business & Finance Consultant | Mentor

With over 50 years of experience, Dan J. Harkey has helped thousands navigate the complexities of real estate finance, and personal development. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or seeking financial wisdom, Dan provides actionable insights to help you succeed.

Giving back to the real estate community and helping others is a proven method of developing lasting and sustaining relationships and friendships.

Dan brings a wealth of knowledge spanning back to 1972. In addition to a life teaching credential, and has owned and operated a successful real estate sales company, mortgage company, escrow company, general insurance brokerage, and property management company.

Dan J. Harkey is a distinguished real estate consultant and educator who has given 350 seminars and written hundreds of insightful articles, all designed to improve the lives of his student partners.

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  • Navigate the evolving landscape of real estate finance
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  • Stay ahead with in-depth economic insights

Reinventing Yourself & Personal Growth

  • Overcome challenges and embrace change with confidence
  • Develop resilience and unlock your full potential
  • Discover strategies for long-term personal and professional success

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Dan provides the reader with a vast amount of useful information. Based on his life experience in the lending and real estate fields, I consider him a source of sound, consistent information.

— Bob Hawkins

Why Learn from Dan?

  • 50+ Years of Experience in real estate finance & lending
  • 350+ Seminars & Hundreds of Published Articles
  • Successful Entrepreneur – Mortgage, escrow, insurance, & property management
  • Proven Track Record – Helping investors & professionals build wealth

Dan's Latest Articles

Articles written by Dan Harkey contained in the website are for educational purposes only and are not intended to be comprehensive. Some articles contain opinions expressed by Dan Harkey that may be inconsistent with the views of others.

Dan Harkey’s articles are Not to be construed or relied upon as legal or accounting advice. Each subject written about is complex and may require the advice of qualified professionals in the subject areas discussed.

Qualified professionals typically include, attorneys, accountants, appraisers, architects; and environmental, soils, structural, and civil engineers. Consultation with title insurance and escrow officers; with construction, development, and other business experts may also be appropriate.

The Wealthy Class and Everyone Else – Part II of III

Mental Toughness: What Are the Characteristics?

Mental toughness, a key to overcoming adversity, maintaining focus under pressure, and consistently making sound decisions, offers numerous benefits. It’s not about being rigid or emotionless; it’s about resilience, clarity, and strength of character. Developing these traits can lead to personal growth, improved leadership skills, and enhanced resilience. The benefits of mental toughness extend to all aspects of life, from personal relationships to professional

Animal Farm: An Overview

Animal Farm is a novella written by George Orwell in 1945. It’s an allegorical satire that uses a group of farm animals to represent the events leading up to and following the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the rise of the Soviet Union under Stalin.

Chicken Little: The Moral Lesson

The moral lesson Chicken Little (also known as Henny Penny) centers on the dangers of panic, misinformation, and overreaction.

Establishment vs Non-establishment Narratives

Why do we allow others to form our narratives? A field guide to understand how narratives are made, along with guidance on how to interpret them critically. And, of course, reject them; truth and transparency are the tests. Upholding these principles of truth and transparency in narrative evaluation provides a solid foundation for confidence and reassurance.

“All Along the Watchtower”

Jimi Hendrix and the Reinvention of “All Along the Watchtower”

Public Schools Primarily Teach Indoctrination and Propaganda: A Call for Reform

Michael Goodwin, The Godfather of Stadium Motorsports

Overview of the case and the controversy surrounding Michael Goodwin, often called the “Godfather of Stadium Motorsports,” and his conviction for orchestrating the murders of Mickey Thompson and his wife, Trudy:

Wrongful Convictions in the U.S. Criminal Justice System

The statistics on wrongful convictions in the U.S. criminal justice system reveal a troubling pattern of innocent individuals being prosecuted, found guilty, and later exonerated. The criminal justice system, in many cases, is more interested in a conviction than in the truth. This dreadful system may be of interest only to the falsely accused, their families, and their friends. Also, many innocent parties are forced to plead guilty to avoid a longer sentence. The system is flawed, and too little is done about it.

The Wealthy Class and Everyone Else – Part I of III

Debt, Inflation, and the Architecture of Cronyism

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