What is the best business enitity for a duplex ?

[Michael Duventre]

First & foremost thank you in advance to everyone that will respond to this post. I greatly appreciate it.

I want to purchase a duplex to live in and rent out. What is the best business entity for this situation,that will best maximize the benefits of me being a homeowner and this being a real estate investment. I will be the sole owner of this property. Thank you again in advance,