GTA Online Best Businesses Ranked: What to Buy First

GTA Online Best Businesses Ranked: What to Buy First

GTA Online has dozens of properties, and buying the wrong one first can waste millions of GTA$. This ranking focuses on value for new and returning players. Prices and payouts change with Rockstar’s updates and weekly discounts, so check the in-game price before buying.

1. Kosatka submarine (Cayo Perico Heist)

Unlocks the Cayo Perico Heist, which can be played solo and pays well. Rockstar has reduced some payouts over time, but it remains a strong earner.

2. Agency

Unlocks the Dr. Dre Contract, Payphone Hits and security contracts, plus a small passive safe income.

3. Nightclub

Collects goods produced by your other businesses with technicians, creating passive income with little effort.

4. Acid Lab

A low-cost business from the Los Santos Drug Wars update. Good passive value once upgraded.

5. Salvage Yard and Auto Shop

Mission-based income from robberies and contracts. Fun if you enjoy driving missions.

Lower priority

• Bunker and MC businesses: profitable, but selling stock can be slow in public lobbies.
• Cosmetic properties: buy them after your earning businesses.

Tips

• Wait for weekly discounts on expensive properties.
• Buy upgrades that increase production before cosmetic upgrades.

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