Can I Sell My Warehouse in GTA V?
No, there is no way to directly sell your warehouse back in GTA Online. You can only trade it in for 50% cash back towards a cheaper property. This partial sale system is less than ideal, but with the right tactics, your warehouse can still pay huge dividends.
Trading In Your GTA Warehouse
When you trade in your warehouse, you‘ll receive 50% of the original buy price to put towards a cheaper replacement. For example:
- Purchase Price: $1,500,000
- Trade In Value: $750,000
However, this only returns profits if the new warehouse is less expensive. Trading a $1M warehouse for another $1M property just transfers the cost – you need to downsize to actually gain wallet cash.
Should You Trade Down Your Warehouse?
For min/maxers like myself, the answer is often yes. Trading down frees up funds for other investments while concentrating cargo profits into one optimized location.
However, I suggest waiting until you’ve mastered the major warehouse export strategies below. The operating profits will likely outweigh the single trade in payment.
Finding the Most Profitable Warehouses
All warehouses run the same cargo business, but their location and cost can greatly impact efficiency. Based on community data, here are the top options:
| Warehouse | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| West Vinewood Backlot | $1,900,000 | Close access to highways & central location |
| Cypress Flats | $2,135,000 | Very short sourcing distances for speed |
| La Puerta | $1,300,000 | Decent pricing with good highway access |
La Mesa also gets recommendations for its great positioning towards both cities and key highways.
For maximizing profits, larger warehouses are preferable. The below table compares the variants:
| Type | Crates | Missions to Fill | Value | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 16 | 4 | $240k | $150k |
| Medium | 42 | 10 | $735k | $500k |
| Large | 111 | 37 | $4.44M | $2.22M |
As you can see, the large warehouse nets over $2M more in net income compared to a small one once sold.
The decision ultimately comes down to budget. But if possible, buy one large warehouse and focus all efforts there – having multiple small ones spreads out profits into smaller, less efficient chunks.
Selling Your GTA Warehouse Solo
Once you‘ve invested tons of time filling up a large warehouse, is it even possible to sell all that cargo alone?
The answer is yes – all large warehouse sales can be completed solo! The missions provide plenty of time cushion, even factoring the slower Speedo Custom delivery vehicle.
Based on testing, selling missions take roughly 15-20 minutes each. So even max stock is viable without a squad. Just be prepared to grind it out!
Min/Maxing Warehouse Export Profits
Let‘s crunch the numbers around maximizing profits based on sourcing strategies:
- Large Warehouse Cost (West Vinewood): $1.9M
- Crates Needed to Fill: 111
- Total Missions: 37
- Profit Per 3 Crate Source Mission: $18k ($1k/crate margin)
- Sale Value of 111 Crates: $4.44M
- Total Profit: $2.22M
Some notes:
- Buying 1 crate at a time has a higher per mission margin, but takes 3x as many runs.
- I prefer 3 crates as a balance of profit scaling while valuing my time.
- Mix in VIP Work between runs to offset costs – consider a Terrorbyte to speed this cycle.
Based on the data, a full large warehouse nets over $2M in pure profit! Very strong for early game capital to fund further ventures. Maximizing the efficiency of these exports takes some skill, but pays out hugely.
The Verdict? Warehouse Business Still Thrives
While warehouses remain permanently owned assets rather than direct resale opportunities, they can form the backbone of a very profitable GTA business. Choosing an optimized location, leveraging trade in discounts when prudent, and mastering operational strategies allows solo players to extract huge payouts from an often overlooked activity.
What ground vehicle reigns supreme for export sales mission? What radio station keeps you sane across dozens of crate runs? Share your warehouse tips in the comments!
