If I was to somehow turn my rental into a business, would I start qualifing for business loans etc. through the Sole Proprietorship or LLC?

It's great you are getting started.

@Edward Briley If you're going to be a real estate investor, I suggest you start talking like a real estate investor.

we havent had much luck with co's like RedX or our Title rep providing good contact info , we recently engaged with a co that pulls data for wholesale, as the wholesale crowd seems to be getting through , hopefully that will help for circling prospecting and geo farming; we are starting a circle around our up coming listing, the listing will be priced at $500k and should stay below 600k, it'll be one of if not the least expensive livable detached home near civilization in the county by a big margin ,that should generate some activity; fingers crossed

If you just want to buy rent ready properties and start collecting rent I would caution that you don't over leverage as you will only increase your cap ex spending all while eating into your cash reserves/equity.

When you start looking for multi families, you should look in their areas because they will be the lowest cost property management option.Can you tell me more about your Myrtle beach property, how you found it and how your experience has been with it?

I think the post does a great job in highlighting some of the many reasons Indiana is a real estate investment hotbed.Read the Full Blog Post Here: biggerpockets.com/blog/landlord-friendly-statesWhether you're just starting out or looking to diversify your portfolio, understanding which states are most landlord-friendly can give you a strategic advantage.

Has anyone started utilized AI & ChatGPT into their business? 

That said I haven't come across many places that are meeting this rule unless I start dipping into D class neighborhoods which I've been advised to stay out of as a newer investor. 

You are off to start interviewing PM's to get a better understanding of what market rents are and if these folks are qualified to rent your property.