You've posted in the right place

#1 Learn how to verify gentleman (verification sites- preferred 411, Date Check, RS2K)- depending on where you live one or all may be popular
#2 Read the newbie manual on here
#3 do a search on this board to see what other advice has been said about starting up- there's a ton of info
#4 research the best place to put up ads in your area
#5 Stay safe and have fun!

Good luck!

Make sure you do your research!  Make sure you understand the bussiness.  Play safe....have fun!
xoxo

Also think of what type of appts you'll do as far as incalls and/or outcalls. If you plan to do incalls there's a lot of sites I can give if you don't kno of them already where you can get incall in 3 star or better hotels in your area(s) at a good price.