In any case, the subject of how to get started if you have no references is probably the most oft asked question on this board.

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For most guys, the answer is to join one of the screening services.

So there's a few providers I've been looking into contacting, but the part on the form where it says public user I have no idea what to put down. Also, is it more difficult for me to schedule with a provider if I have no references? I mean, I'm new... gotta start somewhere.