Dan J. Harkey

Master Educator | Business & Finance Consultant | Mentor

California Economy

"Onerous Laws & Regulations” and “Unintended Consequences” are the State’s Most Reliable Output.

A reality-based look at housing, lending, regulations, and the consequences nobody expected, nor budgeted for.

California isn’t just an economy—it’s a live experiment in what happens when ambition meets regulation, and regulation meets… more regulation. I break down what’s really driving outcomes in housing, insurance, construction, and credit—tracking the intended and unintended consequences all the way to NOI, DSCR, and deal viability. Humor included, because if you don’t laugh at policy irrational logic, you’ll end up crying into your escrow impound account.

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Nonprofits and the Shell Game:

How The Perception of Good Intentions Gets Hijacked

Grifter: What is a---

To understand a grifter, consider someone who uses deception to trick people out of money or property, relying on psychological tactics rather than force.

How Opportunists Turn Movements into Money

What Is Political Grifting?

Optimum Health Institute: The Core Mission

The official mission statement of Optimum Health Institute (San Diego, California, and Austin, Texas) is: “We will serve as a change agent for humankind by improving the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch.”

The Federal Reserve Isn’t Your Friend: Neither are the Politicians in Washington, DC

However, the core issue isn’t the Federal Reserve.

Does AI Mean the End of $20 or Less Entry-Level Jobs?

How to redesign early-career pathways, protect the talent pipeline, and build Human + AI organizations that win, so leaders feel empowered to shape the future.

The Allure of the Unattainable: Why Scarcity Creates Desire

Educating the Masses: Why America’s Schools Fail Students- Technical Read

“From diploma factories to talent pipelines.”

Some Borrowers Intentionally Withhold Material Facts- Quick Read

A case study in due diligence, lender risk control, and why saying “no” is sometimes the most brilliant move.

Private Lending Is Subject To Real Estate And Securities Laws

Private lending in California is not “just real estate.” It is governed by both Real Estate and Securities Laws, and compliance is essential to protect capital and avoid penalties, helping lenders feel secure in their operations.

Hip Injections: Clinical Case Studies-

Hip pain—most commonly from osteoarthritis (OA), bursitis, labral pathology, or tendinopathies—affects function, mobility, and quality of life. Hip & Knee Together: About 40-50% of older adults experience pain in either their hip or knee joints, says Regenerative Institute of Newport Beach, Carolina Regional Orthopaedics, and Oxford Academic.

Unlocking Private Money Lending: Why Financial Service Networks Matter

Financial service professionals hold the keys to untapping lending opportunities. Accountants, planners, brokers, and attorneys aren’t just advisors—they’re powerful referral engines. Understanding loan types and private money lending can transform those relationships into revenue, making it essential to grasp this space for network growth.

✅ When to Use Private Money (Checklist + Case Studies + Successful Exits)

Loans To Complete Construction:

Most of the construction is complete, But The Owner Needs Additional Cash.

Try Being Deceptive With Your Soon-To-Be Ex-Wife And See What Happens.

When The Soon-To-Be Ex-Husband Tries to “F” Over Your Soon-To-Be Ex-Wife

Lousy Decisions in Government: A Never-Ending, Continuous Merry-Go-Around

Why They Happen, Why They Persist, and How to Reduce Them

Parkinson’s Laws: Designing Organizational Systems Against Bureaucratic Drift

When Compliance Reporting Becomes the End Product:

How Required Reporting Turns Bureaucracies into a Paper Reporting Treadmill and a Production Results Avoidance Machine

Low Wages: The Great American Paycheck Vanishing Act

In mid 2025, tens of millions of Americans are living in the space between “employed” and “secure.” The paycheck clears—then the rent, groceries, and car note clear it right back out. It is a dreadful financial treadmill.

How Real Estate Loans Actually Close: Planning, Execution, and Regulatory Discipline

Success in lending is never accidental; It requires a strategic endeavor.