I do have a client with almost similar situation.

You also implied that we don't specifically price deals for our clients and the client's "rates and fees will be much higher".

My partner is a builder in the LA area and his client posed an interesting question for him that could affect financing in the future. 

Have a client interested there as well as myself and just wondering how it's going! 

But on that note I do use about 4 different data sources for comp'ing the property's rental price estimate for my clients.

A significant number of my clients are from out of state, including many from Washington State and California.

Somewhat unrelated, but I do not allow BiggerPockets to do business with partners who require their clients to sign agreements or otherwise agree to terms that prevent them from leaving what they feel to be honest reviews on BiggerPockets.

Consulting a 1031 exchange accommodator and a CPA ensures compliance with IRS regulations and minimizes unintended tax liabilities.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

.:) And travelling to my clients place of business and helping them do RE deals..

Specialist tend to get large volumes of clients as they are seen as the expert in the field.