I'm a financial planner, and ned a network of lenders, and realtors in various areas of so cal. I am in San Luis Obispo, but handle the benfits for the LA Sheriffs department and may pick up a large acount in San Bernadino. I advise all of my clients to own at least one piece of real estate, but am spooked to refer out of the yellow pages.
PM me if any one is interested in a referral network.
I don't expect any referral fees due to my licensing with the SEC. I just ask that you do whatever is right for my clients, and maybe reduce their cost by the amount you could have paid me as a fee.