Hi Jonathan! Welcome to the forums! I was also a ‘casual’ flyer before I delved into MSFS and started learning more and more about the procedures in IFR and VFR and now I’m even on the VATSIM network every now and then!
It’s amazing how much there is to learn and how much depth MSFS provides in that regard. Feel free to browse around the forums to look for intel or ask your questions. Just make sure you read this post before you do: Trust levels and how to advance
Happy flying!