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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  • Overcome challenges and embrace change with confidence
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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.

Reasons Borrowers Choose Private Money Loans: Quick Read

- When Banks Can’t—or Won’t—Move —especially if your credit, property type, or timeline don’t fit traditional bank criteria, private money offers a flexible alternative.

Should We Sell Our Family Home and Buy a Better One?- Quick Read

Interest Rates are trapping Upward Mobility

When the Lowest Rate Isn’t Best Option- Quick Read

Here are the 5 most important reasons to read this article:

A Better Language Option Than The “F-Bomb”: Referencing Another Person’s Ignorance or Personality Flaws.

If you’re looking to swap out the “F-bombs” for something with a bit more flair and a lot less gravel, you’ve come to the right place. Transitioning from vulgarity to creative wit and humor makes your point more memorable and keeps you out of HR’s office and your lawyer’s office.

Loan Underwriting Isn’t a Credit Score:

—It’s Proof of a Reliable Borrower with Documentation, Including The Assistance Of His Mortgage Broker

Approvals Don’t Buy Properties. Funding Does.

The True Cost of Waiting for The Bank is Not Always a Good Decision. Banks Follow Procedures, not Results.

Waiting for the Bank Is a Gambler’s Move:

Not unlike The Midnight Gambler

When the Lowest Rate Isn’t the Best Option:

Here are the 5 most important reasons to read this article:

The Ducky Bunny Method: Part II of II

Below is the field manual version of the practical implementation techniques—written so that a solo operator, deal team, or underwriting committee can use them in real-world workflows (e.g., credit approval, investor review, project feasibility).

The Ducky Bunny Method: Part I of II

How to Obliterate “The Way We’ve Always Done It”

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