Quick Answer
Do not rush to buy every property early. Cash is more useful when it protects story progress, heist prep, armor, weapons, and stock market capital. Properties and garages are better as planned purchases.
Purchase Timing
| Type | Buy When | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Garage | You have a clear vehicle storage plan | Do not buy only because it is nearby |
| Income property | Post-story or cash-rich midgame | Value depends on how often you engage with it |
| Character asset | You want its side activity loop | Some unlock extra tasks |
| Expensive collection | After stock gains | Best used as late-game spending |
Cash-Saving Rules
- Check whether the purchase reduces assassination stock capital.
- Plan garage capacity before collecting vehicles.
- Early money is often better spent on mission survivability.
- Treat property income as one part of money planning, not the only route.