Are there any fees/taxes associated with AL licenses?

Taking a break from buying but not from learning and networking. 

This is tax free. 

If 1031 is to be implemented it must be done on the property level.2. 1031 generally does not apply to IRAs since they are tax-exempt. 3.

You need to have the income and tax liability to support the depreciation.

I think if you just attend any group, you'll find investors that purchase remote and local and you'll be able to learn.

I have learned of REIRAIL looks pretty cool.

There are also additional costs of operating and maintaining an LLC, like separate bank accounts, annual report filings, tax filings, etc.2.

Quote from @Ryan Daulton: Since learning that cash flow from real estate that was purchased from self-directed IRAs is taxed, and that I would not be able to claim depreciation on this property, what are the advantages to buying real estate with self-directed IRAs vs. other investment types like stocks and mutual funds?  

My advice, find someone who really knows their stuff to partner with until you've figured it out...and then understand that you'll never stop learning.