Schedule I Expansion Guide — Scaling Your Empire to Endgame

Expansion Phases

Phase 1: Solo Operation (Week 1–2)

• 1 property, 1–2 dealers
• Manual production
• 1 product line
• Revenue: $500–1,500/day

Phase 2: Small Crew (Week 2–4)

• 2 properties, 3–4 dealers
• Chemist running production
• 2 product lines (weed + meth)
• Revenue: $2,000–5,000/day

Phase 3: Organization (Month 2)

• 3–4 properties across different zones
• 6–8 dealers, 2 chemists
• Full product range
• Revenue: $8,000–15,000/day

Phase 4: Empire (Month 3+)

• 5+ properties, full city coverage
• 10+ staff, full automation
• Police fully managed
• Revenue: $20,000+/day

Expansion Checklist

Before moving to the next phase, ensure:

• Current operation is profitable (positive daily cashflow)
• All staff paid and loyal
• Supply chain stable (no stockouts in 3+ days)
• Police heat manageable in current zones

Expand only when your foundation is solid.

Common Expansion Mistakes

Expanding too fast: Outrunning your cash flow. Revenue hasn't caught up to new costs.

Solution: Expand one step at a time. One new property OR one new dealer, not both simultaneously.

Neglecting defense: A rival gang can erase a zone's revenue if you expand without protection.

Solution: Assign 2 dealers per new zone minimum before considering it "secured."

Revenue Milestones

Daily Revenue	What to Do Next
$500	Hire first dealer
$1,500	Buy second property
$3,000	Start meth production
$6,000	Expand to third zone
$12,000	Full automation setup
$20,000	Endgame management mode

Related Guides

• Money Guide
• Property Guide
• Staff Guide