When you're starting out in GTA V, cash feels like it's always one car repair away from disappearing. That's why I always point new players toward hidden packages, because they're quick, quiet, and don't drag you into a long mission chain. You'll spot them as silver/grey briefcases with a little shimmer, and they pay real money right now, not "later." If you want a simple route to build up GTA 5 Money without waiting for heists, scooping these cases is one of the easiest habits to get into early.

Underwater Runs That Actually Pay

Most of the best cases are off the coast, parked near wreckage like broken fuselages, scattered debris, and half-sunk boats. Don't try to be a hero and free-dive deep ones; you'll run out of air at the worst moment, every time. Grab scuba gear, or use a submersible like the Kraken or a Dinghy to line yourself up and drop straight down. Paleto Cove has a nice pickup near a detached plane tail, and it's the kind of spot where you'll miss the case if you're rushing. Slow down, sweep the sand, and watch your oxygen bar like it owes you money.

Easy Grabs Before You Own the Fancy Stuff

If you're still broke-broke, there are a couple of shallower finds that don't demand a full kit. One handy spot is northeast of the docks, where a briefcase sits on a sunken container in water you can manage with a quick dive and a clean swim back up. Once you've got better gear, push out to North Chumash and check the submerged plane cabin, then swing by the shipwreck near the N.O.O.S.E. area for one of the chunkier payouts. And yeah, keep your eyes open around Mount Gordo and other wreck clusters—those waters can feel a bit too alive when a shark decides you're the loot.

Dry Land Cases and Sketchy "Don't Touch That" Moments

Not every payday involves seaweed in your hair. Some of the biggest hits come from random events on dirt roads and back routes where the map suddenly feels quiet. The classic "deal went bad" scene is hard to forget: trucks, bodies, and a dying guy basically begging you to leave the briefcase alone. You already know how that ends—take it and move. The Altruist Cult area can also cough up multiple cases if you clear it out, and that stacks up fast if you're trying to buy properties early instead of living out of a two-car garage.

Respawns, Reloads, and When You Just Want the Cash

Here's the thing plenty of players do but don't always say out loud: you can farm some packages by grabbing one, getting to safety, quick-saving, then reloading to make it show up again. It's not glamorous, and the loading screens get old, but it works if you're focused on buying key businesses sooner. If you'd rather skip the loop and just get set up with currency or items through a store-style service, a lot of people also look at RSVSR when they want a faster path without spending their whole night swimming laps, and it still leaves you time to actually play the fun parts of the game.