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?

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  • 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

Dan,

When I met you back in 1988, I didn’t know that I had met my first real mentor. I am deeply grateful for the time and effort you have invested in me over these years. Your support and guidance has been a pivotal part of my professional journey. I appreciate all the lessons and advice you have shared, your friendship has been a priceless gift.

Thank you for believing in me.

— James Perry

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.

Aretha Franklin’s “Respect”:

The Two-Minute Masterclass That Changed Pop Culture, by the “Queen of Soul.”

From Sock Hops to Spring Break to Summer Vacation

How 1960s Teen Romances Rewrote the 1950s Playbook

America’s Favorite Memory: Teen Romance

How the 1970s Built Nostalgia into Myth

Teenage Movies: From Mythic Past to Messy Present:

How 1980s Teen Romance Replaced 1970s Nostalgia

Footloose (1984):

When a Small Town Tried to Outlaw Joy—and a Teen Refused to Sit Still In Herbert Ross’s pop-cultural lightning bolt, dancing isn’t just fun. It’s freedom with a beat.

“Slick”

The Linguistics of a Loaded Word (and Why It Becomes a Label)

Chipping Away at Federal Government Waste, Fraud, Abuse, and Redundant Bureaucracies, One at A Time

U.S. plans to exit 66 international bodies, including agencies, conventions, and treaties, highlighting the scope of the withdrawals and their potential Impact on U.S. involvement and Costs.

How “Spinning Truths and Narratives” Affects Public Policy (and Why It Matters)- Part I

Spin is the strategic shaping of perception—through framing, selective facts, loaded language, timing, and repetition. In the policy world, spin doesn’t just change what people think about an issue; it often changes what gets proposed, passed, funded, enforced, and later defended.

Greenland: President Trump’s Interest in “Owning It”

(Or, Otherwise Bringing it Under U.S. Control)

When the Welfare Safety Net Becomes a Hammock

Welfare should be a bridge to stability—not a destination. Recognizing this can inspire policymakers and social workers to focus on pathways to independence.

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