In Schedule 1, money laundering is a crucial step in converting cash into a usable online balance, allowing you to expand your operations and make larger purchases. The process starts with buying the Laundromat from Ray’s Real Estate for $4,000, unlocking a hidden setup where you can launder up to $2,000 at a time. As you progress, acquiring more businesses like the Post Office, Car Wash, and Taco Ticklers will increase your laundering capacity. Managing your funds wisely, using ATMs, and strategically upgrading businesses will ensure a steady flow of clean money, helping you grow your empire efficiently.
How To Launder Money
To launder money, you will first need access to the Laundromat, which can be purchased from Ray’s Real Estate for $4,000. Once you reach your deposit limit, Uncle Nelson will give you a call, triggering a side quest to set up your money laundering operation. After acquiring the Laundromat, head inside and go through the back door to access the money-laundering setup.
Inside, you’ll find a PC that allows you to launder up to $2,000 at a time. The process takes a few in-game hours, converting your cash into ATM money, which can then be used for larger purchases like cars or property upgrades. As you progress, you’ll gain access to additional businesses, such as the Post Office and Taco Ticklers, which will increase the amount of money you can launder.
Managing Your Laundered Money
Once laundered, the money will appear in your account and can be withdrawn from ATMs scattered around the map. If you need cash for illegal transactions, you’ll have to withdraw it before making purchases at the warehouse. Managing your funds effectively will be crucial as you expand your operations and take on bigger deals.
The Laundromat has a lower conversion limit, allowing you to launder smaller amounts at a time, but it’s a good starting point to keep your funds flowing. The process takes about 24 in-game hours, and as you purchase more businesses, you’ll be able to launder larger amounts more efficiently.
Unlocking Bigger Businesses for More Profit
Upgrading to bigger businesses like the Post Office, Car Wash, and Taco Ticklers significantly increases your laundering capacity, with Taco Ticklers allowing up to $8,000 in a single cycle. Owning multiple businesses also lets you launder money at different locations simultaneously, speeding up the process and maximizing your earnings.
While you can’t actively manage these businesses, they play a crucial role in cleaning your cash and keeping your drug operation running smoothly. Gradually investing in all available businesses will help you expand your laundering operation and maintain a steady flow of usable funds.
Tips
- Get the Laundromat as soon as possible before your balance drops below $4,000. This ensures you can start laundering money and growing your operation.
- Upgrade to bigger businesses like the Post Office, Car Wash, and Taco Ticklers to launder more money at once. Taco Ticklers allows up to $8,000 per cycle, making it the best long-term investment.
- Since laundering takes in-game hours to process, don’t wait until your cash piles up. Keep a steady flow to avoid running out of usable funds.
- Owning multiple laundering businesses lets you clean money faster. Spread out your funds across different locations to maximize efficiency.
- Once laundered, your money is stored in your online balance. Use ATMs to withdraw cash when needed, especially for illegal transactions that require physical money.
- Use your laundered money to buy more businesses, properties, and vehicles. The more you invest, the more money you can clean and reinvest into your empire.
