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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How Can Dan Help You Today?

Business Insights

  • Understand market trends, risk assessment, and profit potential
  • Learn proven strategies to maximize returns
  • Gain exclusive access to expert analysis from an industry veteran

Real Estate & Economic Trends

  • Navigate the evolving landscape of real estate finance
  • Make informed investment decisions with expert guidance
  • 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

What Others Are Saying

Thank you, Dan Harkey, for writing such engaging and educational content for our Realty411 and REI Wealth magazine readers. You're a master wordsmith with a gift in being able to explain difficult financial concepts in a way that everyone, regardless of their real estate experience, can understand.

— Linda Pliagas, REALTOR®

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.

SB-4: California Church Corporations and Nonprofit Low-Cost Housing Building Opportunities.

Are there legal remedies available to the church or nonprofit if a municipality refuses to cooperate and comply with state mandates?

Family Estate Clean Outs:

What was essential to Grandma may not be important to the kids and grandkids!

Our Stuff and The 80/20 Rule:

Most households live like museums—curating, storing, and maintaining far more than they actually use. The 80/20 rule offers a practical way to identify what’s essential and what’s just taking up space, helping you focus on what truly matters in your home and life. Clutter isn’t just what’s on your floors—it’s what’s occupying your bandwidth, adding unnecessary stress and mental load.

When Household Clutter Creates a Locked Cage Without an Exit:

The Psychology Behind “Cleaning Paralysis”—and How to Break It

Slouching Toward Gomorrah: Key Terms in Robert Bork’s Book- Part II

Exploring the Mind of an Intellectual Giant: His level of thought is Captivating.

Slouching Toward Gomorrah (Robert H. Bork): Part I

The Thoughts and Opinions of an Intellectual Giant.

Why Do Shiny Cars Sit Outside, While Accumulated Junk Dwells In the Garage

Park It Inside: Why Reclaiming Your Garage in 2026 Pays Off (and How to Do It)

“(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life”:

The Duet That Became a Cultural Shortcut for Joy

Dirty Dancing (1987):

The Movie Everyone Remembers for the Lift—And Should Remember for the Stakes

“Spinning Truths and Narratives by The Institution of Government” Part II

Affects Government Public Policy (and Why It Matters) Crises Supercharge Spinning, and Spinning Supercharges Crises

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