
From beachfront safehouses to nightclub empires — every property spotted, leaked, or speculated for GTA 6. This is what we know so far about owning Vice City.
Rockstar hasn't officially confirmed a property buying system yet, but the signs are everywhere. Leaked footage shows enterable buildings, character bios mention real estate empires, and the series has a long history of letting players buy Vice City piece by piece.
Leaked documents suggest 40% of buildings can be entered. Shops, clubs, hotels — Vice City is more alive than ever.
Trailer 2 showed Jason fixing his roof. Hints at property maintenance and renovation mechanics beyond just buying.
Characters like Boobie Ike own multiple properties. The game world already has established business empires to rival or take over.
Jason's starting crib in GTA 6. This green coastal house belongs to drug runner Brian Heder, who lets Jason crash here rent-free — as long as he helps collect "checks" from tenants who owe money. Trailer 2 opens with Jason fixing a leak on the roof before Brian rolls up asking for favors. Lucia moves in after her prison release, making this the duo's first base of operations.

Standing tall on Vice Beach's Ocean Drive, the Boardwalk Hotel is GTA 6's take on Miami's iconic Colony Hotel. Spotted in the first trailer positioned next to Hotel Neptune, this Art Deco beauty could serve as a safehouse, a business property, or even host story missions. Its real-world counterpart, Hotel Breakwater, has been a Miami Beach landmark since 1939.

Eagle-eyed fans spotted what looks like the Ocean View Hotel sign in trailer footage — the same cheap motel that served as Tommy Vercetti's first safehouse in the original Vice City. If this classic returns, it could be your starter property on the beach before you work your way up to mansions. That dark Art Deco lobby and neon sign are burned into every Vice City player's memory.

Every GTA needs a place to disappear when five stars won't go away. The Grassrivers Everglades region is confirmed, and based on series tradition, there's almost certainly a remote safehouse out here. Think airboat access only, gators as security, and zero cell service. When Vice City gets too hot, the swamp doesn't ask questions.

Vice City's premier strip club, owned by local legend Boobie Ike. This neon-drenched establishment showed up in the September 2022 leaked footage as an enterable building, and its exterior appeared in official screenshots. Based on Miami's infamous King of Diamonds club, the Jack of Hearts is where Vice City's underworld comes to do business after dark.

The legendary nightclub is BACK. Twenty years after Tommy Vercetti bought it in the original Vice City, the Malibu Club returns in GTA 6 with a modern makeover. Trailer 1 gave us a glimpse inside — packed dance floor, DJ booth pumping, neon everywhere. If Rockstar follows tradition, this could be a purchasable asset that generates serious income.

Leaked footage revealed the Kington Hotel as one of the game's most vibrant locations — complete with a rooftop pool party and live music. This isn't just a building you walk past; it's a fully explorable party destination. The leaked clips showed NPCs living their best lives poolside while tunes blast. If this makes it to the final game, expect it to be a social hotspot.

Boobie Ike isn't just a strip club owner — Rockstar describes him as running "a legitimate empire spanning real estate, a strip club, and a recording studio." That means multiple properties across Vice City tied to this character. Whether you can buy into his empire or compete against it remains to be seen, but Boobie's holdings will likely play a major role in the story.

Port Gellhorn is confirmed as a major location — we've seen it on police cars and in official screenshots. This industrial hub screams "purchasable warehouse" based on GTA tradition. The leaked info about robbing shipping containers suggests this area will be key for smuggling operations. Control the docks, control the flow of goods through Leonida.

In the original Vice City, the Print Works was where Tommy literally made money — running a counterfeit operation that became one of the game's most profitable assets. With Little Haiti confirmed as a returning neighborhood and GTA 6 leaning into Vice City nostalgia, the Print Works seems like a prime candidate for a comeback. Nothing says "empire building" like printing your own cash.

Everything you need to know about properties and real estate in GTA 6
While Rockstar has not officially confirmed property ownership mechanics for GTA 6, it's extremely likely based on the franchise's history. Every major GTA game since Vice City has featured purchasable properties and businesses. The trailers also show Jason living in and renovating a house, suggesting deeper property interaction than previous games.
Only one property has been clearly shown in official trailers: Jason's starting safehouse in the Leonida Keys (Florida Keys area). This green coastal house belongs to drug runner Brian Heder, who lets Jason live there rent-free in exchange for collecting payments from tenants. Trailer 2 shows Jason renovating the house, with Lucia moving in after her prison release.
Trailer 2 shows Jason fixing the roof and renovating his house, strongly suggesting home customization mechanics. This could work like Red Dead Redemption 2's camp upgrades, where players spend money on furniture, repairs, and decorations. However, Rockstar hasn't officially confirmed the extent of customization features.
While not officially confirmed, it's highly expected that GTA 6 will feature purchasable businesses that generate passive income, similar to GTA Vice City and GTA 5. The series has a long history of property-based income mechanics, and leaks suggest over 700 enterable buildings including nightclubs, stores, and restaurants that could potentially be purchasable.
Based on trailer footage and leaks, potential purchasable businesses include nightclubs, hotels, restaurants, pawn shops, gun stores, and possibly the iconic Malibu Club from the original Vice City. Trailer footage has shown characters walking through nightclubs, suggesting these venues will play an important role.
In GTA 5, players could buy properties after completing specific missions by approaching 'For Sale' signs or using their in-game phone. Properties generated weekly passive income deposited automatically, came with vehicle storage, and unlocked special missions. GTA Vice City had 10 purchasable businesses that also generated passive income.
Based on GTA 5's system, it's likely players will be able to buy multiple safehouses, apartments, and luxury properties across Vice City and Leonida. GTA 5 allowed players to own multiple properties with vehicle storage and customization. Leaked information suggests 700+ enterable buildings, potentially including purchasable residences.
Fan analysis suggests the Ocean View Hotel (Tommy Vercetti's starter safehouse from the original Vice City) and the Malibu Club may return based on building designs spotted in trailers. The Boardwalk Hotel on Vice Beach's Ocean Drive, inspired by Miami's Colony Hotel, was also spotted in Trailer 1.