In the middle of that type transaction now.

So they grab some money on the transaction date and hang onto it for you.  

In fact, here's a recent article where NAR is quoted as saying "like-kind exchange transactions are fundamental to the real estate investment sector, and repealing the tax provision would have negative effects across real estate markets and the industry".I'd say don't worry about them going away any time soon.

Having a 10-12 years investment plan to build up a portfolio to sustain my retirement I consider Dubai RE market too volatile and I don't feel safe for my strategy, unless a future drop of prices will make me change my mind.On the other side, the town I live in Italy, north of Rome, is still economically very weak, still overpriced and not offering interesting ROI.So, the idea is to look for opportunities in Europe (my niche is students rental), searching for areas with a good growth potential and ROI.

Definitely interesting flipping non-core condo properties, but don't transaction costs grind you down?

Every transaction is different.

Hello Lakeem,When doing a double closing check with the title company and if you need closing funding use "transactional funding" company if you dont have the $$ to close on the deal.  

Unless you encrypt the transaction I won't be submitting my information.

Is this consider off normal practice or a standard transaction with SDIRA? 

Very safe neighborhood.To hit that standard, it probably needs:1. new roof (1300 sq ft?)