I've been out of the hobby for several years and want to get back into the game. Should I use an agency like P411  or some other service to obtain a referral? Or use newbie friendly providers? Any advice is appreciated.

I am sure, some of the ladies you saw can vouch for you. Good luck! Xo

I always love getting p411 requests with okays because that means I don't need to screen. It makes last minute bookings very easy. But, just seeing you already are cleared by women from the past will be helpful for you. I would try contacting someone you saw more than a few times to give you a current reference and build up from there.

Only I've been out of action a little longer with only 12 reviews, last in 07. SO nobody that I saw including the agencies are still in business. I started in the '90's before TER and then took a break of a few years and it was easier coming back then because some of the ladies, including my ATF was still working, now nobody. I'll figure it out, but I have to hurry 'cause I'm getting old. I was old nine years ago, now I'm scary

Newbie friendly.. and in NOVA, DC, MD and south of NOVA and more..

You should do just fine.  You have some previous providers who are well reviewed along with an open attitude to meeting requests.  Winning combo!

I'm in a similar situation. I still have my p411 account so I have old Okays. I tried a few weeks ago to contact a provider and saw that she viewed my profile but no email response back.