Lots of big moves in the last year by some major players that are losing money.

Big banks have too much red tape, I wouldn't recommend going through them for anything investment-related but just my two cents. 

A major player in my learning was podcasts & blogs. 

I'm wondering if that's a basic red flag or if property managers prefer to remain in the city.

Red flags. 

And not to discount the knowledge that can be shared on this site, but asking the internet what to do in this scenario is a big red flag to me.I submit that you need a partner in the venture who has significant experience in this industry.  

Although they are starting to see some development from players like Mandel, Cobalt and Ogden, the city was geographically poised for an economic boom 10 years ago and only now is it starting to attract real attention due to various challenges previously mentioned (demographics and ease of business being the top two, in my opinion).  

Then according to our 203k inspector ( one of the red tape hurdles on this loan) FHA typically doesn’t like to see people moving from a duplex to a 4 plex.

I love a yellow house with black shutters and a red door. 

(Low supply) or red flag ( low supply because no demand)I checked CraigslistFB MarketplaceZillowTruliaRent.comAre there any other places I should be checking.