Why Properties Matter
Properties in GTA 5 story mode generate passive weekly income that accumulates between play sessions. They also unlock mission chains (required for 100% completion) and provide vehicle storage. Understanding which properties offer the best return on investment is essential for efficiently accumulating wealth.
Best ROI Properties
Los Santos Customs (5 locations, $200 each): returns $1,600 per week combined — among the best ROI in the game. Tequi-la-la ($102,000): returns $6,400 per week (Trevor only). Sonar Collections Dock ($250,000, Trevor): returns $23,000 per week after completing the submarine parts collection. These three represent the best early property investments.
Mid-Tier Properties
Smoke on the Water ($204,000, Trevor): returns $9,300 per week. Maze Bank Foreclosures properties (multiple): returns $150–2,000 per week at low cost. McKenzie Field Hangar ($150,000, Trevor): income tied to arms trafficking missions rather than fixed weekly return. The Hen House ($80,000, Trevor): returns $920 per week — poor standalone, useful for completion.
High-Cost Properties
Cinema Doppler ($10M, Michael): returns $264,000 per week — highest absolute return but terrible ROI given the price. The Strip Club ($3.14M, Trevor): returns $5,000 per week — very poor ROI, purchased for completion. The nightclub at $4.23M returns $40,000 per week (Trevor). Purchase these only after the stock market strategy generates sufficient capital.
Investment Priority
Early game: purchase all Los Santos Customs, Tequi-la-la, and Sonar Collections Dock immediately. Mid-game: Smoke on the Water and McKenzie Hangar. Late game (post-heist stock windfall): Cinema Doppler, then complete remaining properties regardless of ROI for 100% completion unlock.