Been doing this for awhile and it's my 1st time visiting this city from NYC. It's always tedious trying to find someone in a new place. Like looking for a new job and they want 5 years experience for an entry level position and it feels like a job too.

Sorry just venting some frustration. I wouldn't even want to see anyone that didn't take vetting seriously. I've been going back and forth with an agency and trying to make it amicable. Unfortunately 2 of my references didn't respond so I sent them 4 more. They didn't want to go that route at this point and asked for LinkedIn and business emails. Things I honestly don't have. Plus a work ID which I'm not carrying outside of work...I dunno I feel as though if I show a personal State ID and 7 references, we should be able to meet somewhere in the middle.

Any tips on how I could meet someone without it being a complete hassle to the point it's just not worth the trouble?