Should You Buy the Laundromat in Schedule 1

In Schedule 1, making money is incredibly easy, and you’ll soon be rolling in more cash than you know what to do with. No - literally more than you know what to do with. In line with this thought, having ways to launder your dirty money into usable clean money’s a must, and investing in businesses is just one such way you can go about this. The first business you’ll have an opportunity to buy is the Laundromat, but this is still the most limited of all the different businesses you can buy. So, should you buy the Laundromat in Schedule 1, or might other businesses be more worthwhile?

What is the Laundromat in Schedule 1?

The core focus of Schedule 1 is running a drug empire. Why then, you might be wondering, does the game allow you to purchase genuine, upstanding local businesses? Well, this isn’t quite what it seems. Indeed, unlike properties (where you can grow, package, and cook your way to profit), the Laundromat can’t actually be used for your illicit empire - but it does allow you to launder your dirty money into clean cash.

Now, if you’ve played for more than a few hours, you’ve probably already started to feel the pinch of the ATM deposit limit already. That $10,000 weekly cap quickly becomes a major problem once you start selling products regularly and getting dealers involved, especially once you’ve unlocked more profitable products that bring in even more cash!

This is especially annoying given that most of the big purchases in Schedule 1 require card payments — not physical cash. As such, the previously exponential growth of your dug empire will soon begin to stall unless you can turn that dirty money into digital funds. That’s where the Laundromat comes in.

Once purchased, the Laundromat allows you to launder up to $2,000 per week, on top of the $10,000 allowed via ATM. It might not feel like a massive amount, but early on, it makes a world of difference to prevent cash from hanging around unused.

Is the Laundromat Worth Buying in Schedule 1?

As we’ve briefly considered, the Laundromat’s the cheapest of the businesses you can purchase in the game. Accordingly, it also has the lowest ability to launder money. Given this, it’s natural to ask: is it actually worth it, or would you do better to save up for a bigger business?

Well, if you ask us - yes, it’s definitely worth it! The Laundromat only costs $4,000, making it the cheapest business available at Ray’s Realty. Plus, you can launder half of that money every week, making it the most efficient business for laundering in terms of purchase price to laundering ratio.

Given this thought, we strongly recommend investing in the Laundromat as soon as possible in your game to make sure you continue processing your money without getting stuck on a back-log with too much cash in your hands!

FAQs

Post Office vs. Laundromat: which is better in Schedule 1? The Post Office is a slightly larger business that costs $10,000 and can launder up to $4,000 per week. However, while it’s got more laundering potential, the Laundromat is perhaps better simply because it’s accessible earlier on with a lower price tag and better price-to-laundering ratio. Remember, though: the key is stacking businesses to increase your laundering capacity.

When should I buy the Laundromat? As you’ve got a spare $4,000 in your bank and a steady income stream that’s approaching $10,000 a week, it’s time to buy the Laundromat. This helps prevent you from getting behind on your money laundering in the game. If you wait until your cash starts backing up, you’ll already be falling behind on potential upgrades.

How much does the Laundromat cost in Schedule 1? Buying the Laundromat in Schedule 1 costs $4000. You can only buy the Laundromat with digital currency (card payments); cash will not be accepted.

Final Thoughts

Investing in the Laundromat is the cheapest business in Schedule 1, and it’s an excellent tool to help resolve one of the most frustrating problems you’ll face early on in your game: turning dirty money into usable funds. GIven this thought, it’s generally a good idea to purchase the Laundromat as soon as you approach the $10,000 a week ATM limit.