Investors & landlords

Thank you. Going through TurboTax it looks like the rental is being reported on Schedule E.  What do you mean operate it as business though vs on Schedule E for reporting? TurboTax's interview indicated I would likely need to file 1099 NECs for independent contractors I paid related to my rental property and the IRS forms read that way, so I am trying to confirm since I would be past the deadline to file 1099 NECs too.