In GTA V single-player, stock timing around Lester’s assassinations and the heists made the most money. In GTA Online, heists and businesses led. Here is how they rank.
Single-player
| Rank | Method | Why it worked |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stock timing around assassination missions | Story events moved prices |
| 2 | Heist payouts | Large one-off sums |
| 3 | Properties | Weekly income, slow but steady |
GTA Online
| Rank | Method | Why it worked |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heists such as Cayo Perico | Big payouts, solo-friendly |
| 2 | Businesses (nightclub, bunker and others) | Passive income |
| 3 | Contracts and jobs | Steady, repeatable |
What could carry over to GTA 6
- Heists: confirmed to exist.
- Robberies and car theft: reported as core income.
- Stock market and properties: not confirmed.
