Big changes are coming to GTA Online and if you know what you’re doing, you can be ready when the update drops. Right now the talk is all about the upcoming mansion tier – luxury homes, bigger spaces, and new goals. Before it all lands, you can set yourself up so you’re not scrambling. Here’s how to prepare, step by step.
Start Earning Big Money Early
If a mansion is going to cost a lot of in-game dollars, you’ll want to have a solid cash pile before the update hits. Think of it like saving for a big purchase in real life. From leaks and community chatter, we’re hearing mansion costs could range anywhere from around $5 million to $15 million in GTA money (or maybe more). So, having millions saved becomes smart.
Right now in GTA Online the best ways to earn good money include doing high-pay heists and owning businesses that give passive or semi-passive income. For example, the Cayo Perico Heist still shows up as a top income source in 2025. Aside from that, businesses like nightclubs or special cargo warehouses can pull in cash while you focus on other stuff.
So start now: set aside your fun spending, avoid splurging on things you don’t need, and build up that bank balance. When the mansion update drops, you’ll want to jump in with funds ready.
Also Read: Everything We Know So Far About the GTA Online Mansion Update
Choose Your Money-Making Businesses Wisely
If you haven’t already sorted your businesses, now’s the time to pick ones that offer good returns and are manageable. You don’t want to end up with a business that takes too much time, too much risk, or gives low money when the big buy is right around the corner.
Here are some smart business directions:
- Businesses that generate passive income while you do something else. For example, owning a nightclub with technicians assigned to goods. That kind of setup means you’re earning even when you’re doing other missions.
- Businesses that you can run solo or with minimal support. If you’re not always playing with a big team, solo-friendly businesses are ideal.
- Avoid over-investing in too many overlapping businesses if it drains your resources. It’s better to have one or two strong money earners than many weak ones.
If the mansion is going to cost a lot, you’ll want your income to match. So pick your business, upgrade it smartly, schedule it well – so by the time the update hits, you’re already earning and ready to buy.
Review Your Current Assets & Decide What to Keep
Before the update, it’s a great idea to look at what you already own – properties, businesses, vehicles – and ask: “Which of these should I keep, which should I sell, which should I hold for now?”
Here are some questions to help:
- Does this property still make sense for me, or is this money better saved for the mansion?
- Does this business cost more to maintain than it earns? If yes, maybe sell or pause it.
- Are there vehicles/assets I own that don’t pull their weight in earnings or utility? Could they be sold to free up funds?
Right now, every dollar you free up is a dollar you’ll be able to apply toward that big mansion purchase. A smart review of assets ensures you’re not carrying dead weight and your money is working for you, not against you.
Set a Savings Goal and Timeline
Turning your goal of buying a mansion into numbers helps a lot. Say the leaked range is $5 million–$15 million. Pick a target you want (say $10 million), decide when you want to be ready (maybe day one of the update), then work backwards.
For example:
- If you aim for $10 million and you believe you have six weeks until the update, you can calculate how much you need per week.
- Set mini-goals each week (for example, “I want to earn $1.7 million this week”).
- Track your progress: have you hit your weekly number? If not, push or adjust.
Having a timeline and clear numbers keeps you focused. When you’re just playing “for fun” you might waste time on low payoff activities. With a goal, you’ll pick the high-return work.
Also Read: GTA 5 Online: Best Missions To Make Quick Money In 2025
Prepare for When the Update Lands
When the mansion update goes live, you’ll want to act fast. That means you should have certain things ready to avoid scramble mode.
- Keep some liquid cash (cash you can use immediately) rather than locked in businesses with long cooldowns.
- Don’t commit to super long missions that tie you down when the update drops. Keep a window open so you can switch to buying the mansion quickly.
- Decide ahead of time: what kind of mansion do I want? Do I want the one with the best view, the biggest garage, or maybe the cheapest just to get it early. Having a preference ahead helps.
- Keep an eye on official announcements from Rockstar Games. Even if dates shift or features change, being informed means fewer surprises.
If you’re ready the moment the update drops, you’ll get the first-mover advantage: maybe better deals, maybe more choice of houses before they sell out, maybe early missions tied to mansions. Being ready matters.
Final Thoughts
The mansion update in GTA Online is shaping up to be a big moment. It’s the kind of update where players who prepared ahead will have an edge. That means earning smart, choosing businesses wisely, keeping assets under review, setting goals, and being ready to act when it drops.
If you start now with purpose, you’ll walk into the update in a strong position. When you click “Buy Mansion”, you’ll do it confidently – not hesitantly.
Ready to start saving? Time to jump in, do the work, and when the doors open for mansions, you’ll be there waiting.
FAQ
Q: How much money will I need for a mansion?
A: While nothing is officially confirmed, leaks suggest somewhere around $5 million to $15 million in-game money. So aim high rather than low.
Q: What is the best business before the mansion update?
A: The best business is one you can run efficiently, maybe even solo, that gives decent return without huge upkeep. Nightclubs, cargo warehouses, and heists (like Cayo Perico) are often mentioned as smart choices.
Q: Should I sell existing properties?
A: If a property costs upkeep or takes effort but gives low returns, then yes, sell it to free up funds. But if it’s still making you good money or is fun, you might hold on. It’s about weighing return vs effort.
