In CA, real estate transactions are a matter of public record.

It was my partner's oversight where a $4MM didn't transact this year.

Depending on what it is you did in Israel pertaining to the type of real estate transactions you can probably carry over most of the fundamental knowledge, however, many of the technical elects are vastly different form Israel.

Also, I see there is much debate as to whether funds need to be 'wet' or whether 1 set of funds can be used for both transactions.  

If you don't have an attorney that specializes in RE transactions, let me know.You can look online for templates that will give you some ideas as to what is included in the T&C's.Regards,-- Scott

It generally means that you are going to have to come out-of-pocket in order to complete your 1031 Exchange transaction. 

If you have enough built-in profit, you may be able to pay a referral fee to another wholesaler ( if the wholesaler brings a cash buyer that closes the transaction.)

Is there any advice you guys have and any title companies that would be ideal to work with to make the transaction as smooth as possible? 

Firefighters told them they would have to sleep somewhere else that night to be safe in case the fire started again.  

Would be looking to transact in the 200-400k range.