14 Biggest Regrets Every Player Has in GTA Online

Storyline (how the “regrets” connect in GTA Online)

GTA Online doesn’t have a single linear story—it’s a progression of criminal enterprises, businesses, heists, and upgrades. This video frames “regrets” as moments where players make choices that slow their progress, waste money, or reduce fun. That’s because GTA Online is strongly shaped by grinding efficiency, optimal purchases, and deciding what to do during cooldowns/bonus weeks.

Gameplay highlights / major regrets (and what to do instead)

1) Wasting money on Pegasus vehicles

• Regret: Buying lots of Pegasus vehicles without understanding how they work.
• Why it’s a problem:
  • Pegasus vehicles are managed by Pegasus and stored in a separate inaccessible garage.
  • Requesting them takes longer (phone dialing/category scrolling) than calling personal vehicles.
  • Pegasus vehicles spawn at fixed map locations, which is bad in emergencies (e.g., getting chased by griefers).
  • Many Pegasus vehicles are outdated compared to newer personal/weaponized alternatives.
• Key tip:
  • Avoid Pegasus purchases except for a few strong aircraft types.
  • Some Pegasus aircraft can be converted to personal aircraft by flying them into your hangar.

2) Arena Workshop = money sink / abandoned content

• Regret: Buying the Arena Workshop (Arena Wars).
• Why it’s a problem:
  • It’s poorly aligned with GTA Online’s “money-making first” meta.
  • PvP-only and often hard to match into (matches can take hours).
  • Generally not worth it compared to other profitable activities.
• Key tip: Stick to content that reliably earns money, especially solo/invite-friendly options.

3) Document Forgery Office = low cash-per-hour grind

• Regret: Buying the Document Forgery office.
• Why it’s a problem:
  • Functions like an MC business with typical drawbacks.
  • Sits extremely low on cash/hour output.
• Key tip: If you’re trying to grind, prioritize higher-yield options (e.g., other businesses/heists/cash activities).

4) Facility purchase (Doomsday heist hub) bought for the wrong reason

• Regret: Over-buying or buying the facility without actually using it.
• Why it’s a problem:
  • Useful for Doomsday heists, but many players do other heists far more (Cayo/CS Casino/Dr. Dre).
  • The original “store Avenger” convenience is less important now since vehicles can be stored elsewhere.
• Key tip: Only buy if you truly plan to run Doomsday regularly (or if you specifically want that grind like the Bogdan glitch).

5) Overspending on properties/business locations

• Regret: Buying expensive versions of businesses/apartments when cheaper options perform the same function.
• Examples given:
  • Maze Bank Tower vs Maze Bank West (don’t pay “premium” for the same CEO business results).
  • Overpaying for hangars (A2 vs nearby cheaper option).
  • Nightclub upgrades: people overspend on cosmetics/“bling” instead of spending on equipment/staff/storage.
• Key tip: Spend on upgrades that increase profit/efficiency, not just location prestige or decoration.

6) Exotic cars and impulse car spending

• Regret: Buying lots of supercars/sports cars when you still need core resources for making money.
• Why it’s a problem:
  • Vanity purchases don’t help you survive or earn as efficiently as weaponized/armored vehicles.
  • Impulse spending can put you back near zero, killing motivation to grind.
• Key tip:
  • Early/mid-game: buy armored/weaponized options (e.g., Armored Kuruma; even free options like the Duke O’Death).
  • After you’re established: invest in what supports grinding and survival first.

7) Not saving money and not waiting for discounts/weekly bonuses

• Regret: Buying vehicles/weapons at full price and ignoring weekly sales/free rewards.
• Key tip:
  • Check weekly updates (typical guidance: wait after Tuesday/Wednesday until Thursday weekly update).
  • Don’t delay so long that you miss everything, but do avoid paying max price unnecessarily.

8) Tunnel vision on Cayo Perico only

• Regret: Grinding one “main” heist/business while ignoring other high-profit opportunities.
• Why it’s a problem:
  • Rockstar rotates bonuses; different businesses can pay as much or more during bonus weeks.
  • Repeating a single heist repeatedly can burn you out.
• Key tip:
  • Experiment with other content when bonuses apply.
  • Don’t spam one activity so hard that enthusiasm collapses.

9) Grinding the “wrong businesses” and not using correct business stacking

• Regret: Wasting time on low-value grinders (the video implies document forgery runs).
• Businesses to focus on (highlighted as consistently profitable):
  • Acid Lab
  • Agency
  • Nightclub
  • Bunker
  • Garment Factory
  • Auto Shop
  • Salvage Yard
• Key strategy:
  • Stack heist/mission lines (like Cayo Perico or other questlines) with businesses on cooldown to reach roughly $3M+ per session (as claimed in the video).

10) Not upgrading businesses (staff/equipment) or stealing supplies instead

• Regret: Buying businesses and resupplying without upgrades.
• Why it’s a problem:
  • Base production rates are too low to be worth it.
  • Stealing supplies refills too little and costs time.
• Key tips:
  • Factor in the cost of staff + equipment upgrades before buying.
  • Use resupply purchase rather than stealing for better efficiency.

11) Choosing bad business locations (wasted time on travel)

• Regret: Buying businesses in far/annoying areas (e.g., Paleto Bay, Elysian Island, or “weird” locations).
• Why it’s a problem:
  • Travel time reduces actual money-making time.
  • Some locations make multi-vehicle deliveries harder or almost impossible.
• Key tip: Pay more for a good location because it saves money over time through reduced downtime.

12) Not using guides to fix mistakes

• Regret: Avoiding knowledge and learning inefficiently.
• Key tip: Watch YouTube guides from veterans for heist skips, speed runs, and business optimization—mistakes you don’t know you’re making can’t be corrected.

Step-by-step / actionable guidance included (condensed)

• Avoid Pegasus spending
  • Research Pegasus vs personal vehicle benefits before buying.
  • If using Pegasus aircraft, consider converting them to personal aircraft by taking them to your hangar.
• If you buy a business, set it up correctly
  • Budget for staff + equipment upgrades before expecting good profit.
  • Prefer resupply purchases over stealing.
  • Choose location carefully to minimize sell/resupply travel time.
• When planning sessions
  • Run high-value businesses (acid lab, agency, nightclub, bunker, garment factory, auto shop, salvage yard).
  • Layer heists/questlines when businesses are on cooldown.
• Spend/upgrade priorities
  • Early: weaponized/armored vehicles for survival and mission efficiency.
  • Avoid impulse-buying expensive supercars before core grinding needs are covered.
• Money-saving habits
  • Check weekly bonuses/discount cycles before buying vehicles or weapons.

Gamers / sources featured

• Rockstar Games (publisher/designer; referenced throughout)
• HazardousHDTV (the video creator; Twitch/Twitter/Instagram handle mentioned)
• No other specific gamer usernames/creators are explicitly named in the subtitles.