I would like to do some art work, real art work, for gallary display
Framed canvas prints big cost $$$
I am willing to pay models but can not find the correct type models
in my area. Now if I travel to their location I have no studio to
shoot in. If they travel to my location they want me to pay for
their escort or travel partner. Is that cost not normally paid by the model?  When I use an agent I don't have to pay for a third party.
Just asking what others do here.

So what is your type. Some models will travel without an escort. Me, I dont need one. I would say just start sending messages to people that dont mention escorts on their pages. Ask what conditions they need to travel. The only thing I request is my own place. Put me up in a motel or a B&B. I dont want to stay with the photographer, agent, make up artist, or anyone. That is about it.

But just start sending out message to people.