How I Made Over $100 Million Money in GTA 5 Story Mode

If you’re diving back into GTA 5’s story mode and wondering how to make serious money without relying on cheats or mods, here’s a reliable method I personally used that helped me earn over $100 million in-game. This strategy is all about smart investments, timing, and a little creative chaos — all within the rules of the game.

Step 1: Turn Off Auto-Save

Before doing anything, turn off auto-save. This step is crucial. Without auto-save, if things go wrong — like a stock investment tanks — you can simply reload your last manual save. It gives you full control and eliminates risk.

Step 2: Invest in a Red Stock (I Chose Burger Shot)

Go to your phone or computer in-game, head over to Money and Services > LCN Exchange, and then open the Markets tab. Sort stocks by average change and choose a stock that’s deep in the red. My choice? Burger Shot — it was down bad, perfect for buying low.

Put as much GTA 5 money into the stock as you can. The more you invest, the more you can profit later. I had over $750 million available, so I went all in.

Step 3: Sabotage the Business

This part is what makes GTA 5 unique — you can influence the market with your actions. After investing, I located the nearest Burger Shot restaurant (next to the police station) and completely wrecked it. Rocket launchers, sticky bombs, whatever I had — I used it to destroy the building, especially the burger signs.

I stayed there and kept destroying until I was out of ammo. Then I used other weapons to keep up the chaos. It’s essential to do real damage to influence the in-game world.

Step 4: Sleep (But Don’t Save)

Once I was satisfied with the destruction, I went home and slept twice in-game to pass some time. Do not save your game after sleeping. The goal is to let time pass while keeping the ability to reload if things don’t go as planned.

After waking up, I went back to the Burger Shot and hit it again with sticky bombs — round two of destruction.

Step 5: Check the Market

After repeating the sabotage-sleep cycle, I checked my portfolio through LCN. The stock had gone up 7%, translating to a $55 million profit. I immediately sold all my shares and saw my total cash jump to over $800 million.

Step 6: Try Other Stocks (Bonus)

Feeling confident, I decided to try another stock: Max Renda — a company tied to animal byproducts. To influence this one, I went to a farm in-game and, yes, I started eliminating cows. They respawn endlessly, so I kept going.

After a few minutes, I went back home, slept twice again, and checked the LCN portfolio. The Max Renda stock was up 4%, and I cashed out with more profit.

This method is reliable, repeatable, and totally within the game’s mechanics. With no auto-save, you can take risks, reload if needed, and test different companies. It’s not just about clicking “buy” — it’s about thinking like a GTA businessman.

I’ve made well over $100 million using this approach in GTA 5 story mode, and you can too. Just remember:

• Turn off auto-save
• Buy low (in the red)
• Sabotage strategically
• Don’t save unless you profit
• Sleep twice to let prices change
• Reload if it goes wrong

This is one of the most entertaining and creative ways I’ve found to manipulate the economy in a single-player game. If you’re serious about stacking cash in story mode, this is one trick worth mastering.

GTA 5 Story Mode Money FAQ

Q1: What’s the fastest way to make money in GTA 5 Story Mode without cheats?

A: One of the most effective methods is investing in stocks while manipulating the in-game economy. For example, invest in Burger Shot when the stock is low, destroy their businesses, wait a bit, and sell when the price rises.

Q2: Why should I turn off auto-save before using this method?
A: Turning off auto-save lets you revert to your previous game state if your investment loses value. This eliminates risk and allows you to retry the method until you profit.

Q3: Which stock should I start with?
A: A popular and effective starting stock is Burger Shot. It often dips into the red, making it a great target for sabotage-based manipulation.

Q4: How do I sabotage companies in Story Mode?
A: After investing in a company’s stock, go to their in-game locations and cause destruction. For Burger Shot, destroy the building and its signs. For Max Renda, eliminate livestock at farms.

Q5: How long should I wait after sabotage to check the stock price?
A: Sleep twice in-game (without saving). This allows time to pass and gives the market a chance to react. Then check your stock via the LCN exchange.

Q6: What if the stock price drops after I invested?
A: If you didn’t save, you can reload your last manual save and try again. You can also repeat the sabotage process to push the stock up further.

Q7: Can I repeat this method with other stocks?
A: Yes. This technique can work with multiple stocks if you understand their in-game connections. For example, attacking animal-related NPCs can affect Max Renda.

Q8: How much money do I need to start?
A: You can start with as little as $2–3 million. However, the more money you invest, the greater your returns. Larger investments compound profit percentages.

Q9: Is this method better than the assassination missions for stock profits?
A: They work well together. You should save Lester’s assassination missions for after you’ve built a big bankroll using methods like this, as they can multiply larger investments more effectively.

Q10: Does this method work on all platforms (PS, Xbox, PC)?
A: Yes. This is a universal in-game mechanic and works across all platforms as long as you’re playing the Story Mode.