I don't ask for SSN and also personally have never provided/been pressured to provide them myself when I used to rent, and honestly don't want to open up liability for having to keep someone's SSN either.

She then applied it by visiting them before we had any official agreement, or me providing them permission to go on the property. 

A multifamily unit in Providence might be your answer.

If you're wanting to do it full time it would be a great option or if you wanted to do it passively there are several turnkey providers in the southern/middle part of the country where the price points are easier and the laws are more landlord friendly. 

I've been searching online for trying to find a loan servicing company that provides the services in Florida.

I know of an outstanding provider of such properties in the FL market.

Just look at what services are available at your address.Spectrum is a quality provider so you are trying to lower cost.Check out https://www.broadbandsearch.net/ and you should be able to see what's available in your area.

Someday I would like to possibly have 4-5 homes that I would be renting out that could possibly help me retire a little early as well as provided continued cashflow in retirement.

Then I’d… list the place immediately as discussed and if your lease and the law allows, you may be able to withhold the security deposit. 

BTW I have 0 experience  ALL you need to do is connect with those that do have experience and provide rentals to OOS cash buyers,, BTW, I live in FL, and do all my business in OH, ,