Useful Tips & Tricks I've Learned So Far
Hey, nice idea for a thread.
I've been playing quite a bit too, so here are a few things that helped me progress faster and lose less money while trying to pay Lenny back.
1) Secure your money early- One of the biggest early mistakes is running around with too much loose cash.
- As soon as possible, open a bank account and start laundering money instead of holding everything on you.
- Even a decent run can turn into nothing if you die before securing it.
2) Don't force high-risk runs too early- At the start, consistency matters more than trying to hit the craziest spots immediately.
- Smaller and cleaner robberies are usually better for building momentum.
- A safe run repeated 5 times is often better than 1 greedy run that gets you killed.
3) Mobility matters a lot- Use the free car early if needed, but try to upgrade your vehicle as soon as you can.
- A better car helps with escapes, safer rotations and makes solo grinding much easier.
- Even where you park matters — parking a bit away from the spot makes you less obvious.
4) Selling safely is part of making money- A lot of people focus on getting loot, but not enough on selling it safely.
- If you're carrying a good run, don't play careless on the way out.
- Listen for nearby cars, avoid obvious routes and don't assume a spot is clear just because you don't see anyone instantly.
5) Get into long-term progression early- Random robberies are good early, but getting into plot/base progression makes a huge difference.
- Once you can build into more steady income methods, the wipe becomes much easier.
- Turning short-term loot into long-term income is what really snowballs progress.
6) Solo tip- If you're playing solo, patience is money.
- Don't loot forever, don't overstay and don't try to play like a full squad.
- A lot of solo profit comes from knowing when to leave.
7) Simple mindset that helps
Don't just ask
“how much can this run make?”
Ask
“how safely can I repeat this run?”
That's usually the difference between slow progress and actually stacking money consistently.
Would be cool to see what routes or habits other people have found useful too.