Most nights in GTA V, you're just trying to get from A to B without a rocket ruining your car. Then you take one wrong turn, hop a fence, and the city suddenly feels new again. That's the fun of it—Los Santos still hides stuff in plain sight, and chasing it can be way more rewarding than another routine run for cash. If you're planning a deep explore, having a bit of GTA 5 Money set aside helps, because a lot of the best "wait, what." spots aren't exactly free to access.

Franklin's Quiet Side

People talk about Franklin's place like it's just a nice view and a driveway, but it's got a second vibe if you poke around. Start where you'd normally ignore: the garage. There are keys tucked away that feel like they're meant to be missed, and once you've got them, you can open up a basement setup that's way bigger than it should be. It's not just storage—there's a hangout space, a proper wine stash, and a little arcade corner that makes you stop and look twice. Then it gets uncomfortable. A couple of doors stay locked no matter how long you linger, and there's a presence down there that feels… off. And if you've ever linked up with Lamar and thought their house was "normal," check the pool area—there's a bunker underneath with enough room to stash serious hardware.

Michael's Money Pit

Michael's all about comfort on the surface, but if you've got the bank balance, his home can turn into a full-on secure base. Drop a ridiculous amount and you can unlock a luxury bunker that feels like a private panic room, complete with a vault and an underground way to move vehicles without putting on a show outside. The stranger discovery is the cliffside dungeon hunt, though. You follow coordinates like it's some old-school treasure trail, push through a bush, and suddenly you're in a grim little chamber with cages, bones, and guards swinging swords like it's a different game. Survive the scrap and you're looking at rare loot—cash and a flashy supercar that feels like a trophy.

Big Purchases, Small Wins

There's also that wild "new country" trip teased through an in-game website, and the ticket price is pure flex territory. One billion. Not "grind a bit," more like "build your whole week around it." That's why players end up chasing the kind of vault score that drops gold bars, because normal work won't cut it. Still, not every good find needs a yacht-sized budget. Simeon's repossession jobs can surprise you, especially the mansion sneak where you lift a spotless Corvette Stingray without setting off the whole neighbourhood. It's tense, quiet, and way more fun than it sounds.

Skipping the Boring Grind

All this exploring has a cost, and sometimes you just don't feel like running the same money loops again and again. If you'd rather spend your time hunting secrets instead of farming payouts, some players use RSVSR to buy game currency or items and get straight back to the good part—unlocking access, trying weird leads, and seeing what Los Santos is still hiding from you.