Test Drive Unlimited
46 Achievements
1,000
60-80h
Xbox 360
REAL-ESTATE TYCOON
Own at least 15 houses.
30
How to unlock the REAL-ESTATE TYCOON achievement in Test Drive Unlimited - Definitive Guide
There are lots of cheap (under 200K) homes that can be purchased in this game. The best way to rake in cash is to win Class A events, which consistently pay off in the $75 - $100K range. With a good Class A vehicle, you can make lots of money quickly.
Courier and vehicle delivery missions are a great way to make money too, and most of them don't take very long. Getting 100% on a vehicle delivery mission can earn you around $135 K. Most courier missions pay off around $40 K.
A couple of other good ways to make money:
1) There's a Class G Speed Challenge at Punchbowl Crater (near the bottom of the map) that pays $50K each time you win. The trick is to not follow the actual route: at the start of the challenge, move the car forward just enough to make the "Start" banner go away. Then turn around, and when you reach the stop sign, turn right and hit the gas down the long straight stretch. After you reach the 125 MPH threshold, press A to end the race. Then press Y and repeat the 30-second process as much as you like. Use a good G-Class vehicle like the Lamborghini Miura or Jaguar Type E Coupe with Level 3 upgrades.
or if you have some free time:
2) Halfway up the left side of the map along the coast is the Millionaire's Challenge, which pays out $1,000,000 each time you win. This race will take about 45 - 50 minutes to complete, and if you use a fully-upgraded MV Agusta F4 Tamburini motorcycle (available in the Ducati bike shop) it's not hard to finish within the 60-minute time limit.
Courier and vehicle delivery missions are a great way to make money too, and most of them don't take very long. Getting 100% on a vehicle delivery mission can earn you around $135 K. Most courier missions pay off around $40 K.
A couple of other good ways to make money:
1) There's a Class G Speed Challenge at Punchbowl Crater (near the bottom of the map) that pays $50K each time you win. The trick is to not follow the actual route: at the start of the challenge, move the car forward just enough to make the "Start" banner go away. Then turn around, and when you reach the stop sign, turn right and hit the gas down the long straight stretch. After you reach the 125 MPH threshold, press A to end the race. Then press Y and repeat the 30-second process as much as you like. Use a good G-Class vehicle like the Lamborghini Miura or Jaguar Type E Coupe with Level 3 upgrades.
or if you have some free time:
2) Halfway up the left side of the map along the coast is the Millionaire's Challenge, which pays out $1,000,000 each time you win. This race will take about 45 - 50 minutes to complete, and if you use a fully-upgraded MV Agusta F4 Tamburini motorcycle (available in the Ducati bike shop) it's not hard to finish within the 60-minute time limit.
4 Comments
fyi, you also get a free property when you win the explorer achievement.
By Lankey on 03 Mar 2011 22:30
Easier way to farm yourself some $$$ is by buying an Alfa GT 3.2 upgrading it to lvl three ($12,000) and racing Alfa Romeo Day. The race takes about a minute and cashes out $75,000. Do that for an hour and you'll rake in a little over three and a half milli.
By Loofahdog on 29 Jan 2012 02:45
Simply purchase 15 houses. All 15 need to be owned at the time to get achievement (e.g. no buying and selling the same house 15 times).
To get enought money for buy all cars and houses or smth else u can use my method. Simply got the fastest car u have and start winning speed challenge calling "180 mph in heavy traffic" Wahiawa which give u 70k $. The trick of this FASTEST money boost in this game that's u can win this challenge in 20 seconds or u wanna more quickly just turn back on start and that's will be 13 if ur good.
NOTE: requires driver lvl Champion (hightest)
NOTE: requires driver lvl Champion (hightest)
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It's definitely A LOT easier to make the u-turn at the start, with a tuned A-class car ;success rate for me at least has been close to 100%
By Anders1983 on 11 Oct 2012 12:20
To make money fast, you can try this:
Once you have achieved Champion Level (Gamerscore of 450 or more), you will unlock the Speed Race "180 mph in heavy traffic" in Wahiawa. If you look at the map, it's right where the mountains meet the woods, around the center of the map. If you're having trouble, use the filters and look only for speed races.
Get you best car (I used a B Class Ferrari F430, Tune 3). When the race starts, turn left and do a U turn. Stay on the right shoulder (not right lane), this way you can dodge incoming traffic and pass cars on your lane without moving so much. Stay to the right of the shoulder line. You will get to 180 in no time. Rinse and repeat.
Once you have achieved Champion Level (Gamerscore of 450 or more), you will unlock the Speed Race "180 mph in heavy traffic" in Wahiawa. If you look at the map, it's right where the mountains meet the woods, around the center of the map. If you're having trouble, use the filters and look only for speed races.
Get you best car (I used a B Class Ferrari F430, Tune 3). When the race starts, turn left and do a U turn. Stay on the right shoulder (not right lane), this way you can dodge incoming traffic and pass cars on your lane without moving so much. Stay to the right of the shoulder line. You will get to 180 in no time. Rinse and repeat.
This does take a while but with the Money Making tip (Bottom of the Guide) it really doesnt take that long. You need at least $3,000,000 to buy the 15 cheapest houses. Just get the money, and head to the different "Real Estate" Agencies and buy the cheapest 2 Houses from each Agency.
To check on your prgress, go to one of your houses and select "Info">"Achievements">And Select the "Money/Purchases" Tab and select the respective achievement.