The agent's duties don't begin until a contract is offered at this point, there is nothing for him to advise on.

We are building hydrogen fueling stations in CA where the government grants are helping offset the sizable capital costs to develop light and heavy duty stations.

If they went above and beyond their duties, which is possible since you're out of state, I would definitely consider it.Think long term, if you take care of them, they'll think of you first when they come across a nice deal!

Start with a formal introduction.When in a relaxed networking environment, people often forget that it’s still vital to introduce themselves by their full name.

This is vital information you need to properly do your due diligence, so keep pushing until you get it!

You're just trying to get a feel for the vitality of the city and the likelihood that it grows in the next market cycle.

If Tenant fails to comply with any of the material provisions of this Arizona Lease Agreement, other than the covenant to pay rent, or of any present rules and regulations or any that may be hereafter prescribed by Landlord, or materially fails to comply with any duties imposed on Tenant by statute, within seven (7) days after delivery of written notice by Landlord specifying the non-compliance and indicating the intention of Landlord to terminate the Lease by reason thereof, Landlord may terminate this Arizona Lease Agreement.

A few of our distant friends have relied heavily on their PM's to identify rental rates in various neighborhoods, handle tenant screening, collect rent...typical PM duties.

You want the one doing 'desk duty'. 

That should be something he can get answers to if he doesn't already know.I absolutely agree that if this agent was willing to take on this low of a project to help you out as a friend, then he owes you some basic duties as your representative.