Most ladies are willing to see a newbie. If you don't have references then they screen you in other ways. You just have to be willing to give them the information to screen you. Remember that any Verified provider will not use your information for anything other then screening, or at least the ones I know, and they are very discreet when screening.
I know that I will not accept references from girls that are on Bp or other places like that, that are not verified on here or p411, TER, etc....
Good luck, be safe and stick with verified providers.