I wasn't aware that PM company gets to keep the whole amount.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I am targeting my first SFH for around 100,000-150,000 dollarsShould I wait till I have the full amount in cash? 

@Shea Spinelli do you have a specific dollar amount for CF or do you want a specific return? 

We also live in Tacoma and have a fair amount of equity in our primary residence.

Tenant has been depositing in BofA account.

It shows there is a range for taking away parking from 67$ - $222 (Suggested reduction) and if the tenant is not happy with the deduction they can appeal it with the housing board for an amount decided upon by the housing board.

If it's a substantial amount, then you can consider being an active investor.

Since people pay a fair amount of taxes (similar to NY and CA) the least they expect is free of charge public services Here in LA people have to suffer a burdensome and highly dysfunctional planning administration asking ridiculous amounts of useless studies and documentation, charging insane fees for very bad services.Architects and owners have to deal with up to 10 different agencies with their own requirements, timeline, fees and applications, resulting in massive delays and costs over the roof.

There's a fair amount of owner occupants in the area.