Now that I have such low equity in it after a year, and I’m moving should I try to pay it down to 20% really fast with the extra cash flow, or just leave part of my VA loan tied up in it for 30 years?

.- Within 1 hour of an airport- Low taxes!! 

Most of my properties are in a low income neighborhood, and my tenants do not all have checking accounts or credit cards, so this has been the best way.

The fee is very low-5.00 per.

Smart way to keep costs low for the tenants while still cash flowing tremendously.

In the Temple area I know of two investors that lost fairly badly at that game; due to low demand.Yes, to renting to students and yes, to your smart observation to keep all markets available.

I currently have 1 single family house rented, but my ROI is low for such property ($250K House - $250/cash after paying P&I/taxes) so I am looking for your advice.

Also that improvements have to be made within that 6 month time frame to count them towards the amount or your "bumper" will be too low and you will be subject to the capital gains tax on the difference. 

You can easily get a 3 family house within your suggested price range, the property taxes are low and PA is not as super tenant friendly as NYC.

The company will likely help us sell our home.From my vantage point, I think the reasons to sell are:- Free money from the company to sell our home (~$80k commission)- We’ve been in the home long enough to qualify for the married couple capital gains exemption and will likely take advantage of the full $500kReasons to hold and rent would be:- Keep our 2014 low-ish tax base.