I've been talking with my accountant to try to figure out tax implications or deferring taxes through a 1031.

Not sure if interesting, but my buddy just launched a tool to help find off market properties across the US based on tax delinquencies, probate, pre-foreclosures...etc. the moment the information gets published from the municipalities so you're the first call/email the owner receives.Happy to connect you to him if interesting!

I prefer to be the GP and control the assets with my post tax dollars since it's my field of expertise vs becoming a private money lender with preferred returns but no control on performance. 

"Legacy Wealth + Tax Strategy of 2-30 years" aka which means nothing.

Transfer taxes in PA are no fun.

Title companies would do these types of deals.The ones that may not be insurable are the ones that were sold at tax deed sale, that you would need to first talk to a title company about.

Can I use that on my taxes?

I would love to hear from those out there who self filed their taxes for their new REI LLCs in the first year without any investment properties/deals yet.

Any tax implications, etc?  

Tax benefits (depreciation and expenses) - this gives you more money near term by reducing taxes.Of the 4 I listed, 2 are money now, 2 are money later.