Fastest Ways to Make Money Early in the Game
Stack cash in the first few hours with these low-risk, high-reward money methods — no online grinding required.
Cash is king in Vice City, and the early game is where a little hustle pays off the most. These methods favor story-mode players who want to buy property and weapons fast.
We'll update each method with exact payouts and locations at launch — for now, here's the strategy framework that's worked in every Rockstar title.
1. Security trucks & stores
Armored trucks and convenience stores are the classic early bankroll. Low investment, repeatable, and they double as combat-stat XP.
2. Property investment
Reinvest your first big payout into income-generating property as soon as it's available. Passive income compounds while you play the story.
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