How do you start the A Safehouse in the Hills content and missions?

Once you’ve updated GTA Online , load into a session on a supported platform (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or the PC " Enhanced " version). You'll see a new sponsored link for Prix Luxury Real Estate on the EyeFind homepage, which lets you browse and buy the new mansions. You'll also receive a text from Avi Schwartzman directing you to the first KnoWay Out payphone.

How many purchasable mansions are there?

There are three mansions in the update, all purchased through Prix Luxury Real Estate on your in-game phone: The Tongva Estate - $11,500,000 The Vinewood Residence - $12,200,000 Richman Villa - $12,800,000 If you completed the New Listings missions before 7 December 2025, you can get up to a $2,000,000 discount on one mansion purchase.

Can you own more than one mansion?

Yes. You can own all three mansions at the same time, and each one adds 20 new garage slots on top of your existing properties. There’s no major gameplay advantage beyond storage, convenience, and flex value, but owning all the mansions is fully supported.

Do mansions replace apartments or other properties?

No. Mansions are a separate endgame property type. You can keep all your existing apartments, offices, clubhouses, and businesses while adding up to three mansions on top.

What mansion upgrade is the most useful?

The security upgrade is the single most important and useful improvement, mainly because it prevents business raids.

Does mansion security really stop raids on businesses?

Yes, but only if you've already purchased security upgrades at your other businesses, because while mansion security alone only reduces the chance of raids, combining it with business security upgrades can eliminate raids entirely.

What does the AI Assistant actually do?

The AI Assistant (with each of its selectable voices - Angel, Haviland, or OG) comes free with every mansion and can handle a variety of tasks, including: Fast-traveling you between owned properties. Triggering business boosts and management shortcuts. Arranging vehicles and helicopter transport. Managing certain party and mansion functions. You can switch between the three personas at any time through Mansion Management.

How do you decorate your mansion and use trophies?

Inside your mansion, open the Interaction Menu → Mansion Management → Customization. From there, you can place: Trophies linked to awards and Career milestones Art and decor purchased for the property These appear in trophy cabinets, wall spaces, and display areas around the home.

How do you get pets in the mansions update, and how many can you have?

You can buy one dog and one cat, and they’re shared across all your mansions. To get them: Interact with the kennel inside the mansion to buy a dog. Interact with the cat shelter inside the mansion to buy a cat. Each pet costs $15,000 regardless of breed or color. Pets are purely cosmetic companions, and they don't affect combat or player income. Players can interact with them and pet them.

How many cars can each mansion store?

Each mansion gives you 20 new garage slots, along with outdoor driveway parking, and you can even add an indoor podium display if you buy the upgrade.

Do mansions generate passive income?

No. There's no passive income tied directly to mansions. They work more like luxury safehouses that offer security, storage, and convenience perks, not standalone businesses. Your existing businesses are still where your money comes from. The mansion's security upgrade simply helps protect them.

Can other players attack you inside your mansion?

No. Rival players cannot walk into your mansion because the property is instanced and has locked gates, similar to high-end apartments and other interiors. Outside, the gate prevents random players from entering, and inside, you are completely safe unless you invite someone in.

How do you start the KnoWay Out missions in GTA Online?

Once you update the game, you will receive a text from Avi Schwartzman directing you to a payphone at Xero Gas on Calais Avenue. On your map, you will see a gold "A" icon labeled KnoWay Out in Little Seoul. Answer the payphone to trigger a short cutscene, then follow Avi's instructions to a second payphone in Alta. Interacting with that payphone starts Negative Press, which is the first mission in the chain.

Do you need a mansion to start the KnoWay Out missions?

No. You do not need to own a mansion to receive Avi's text or start the KnoWay Out contact missions . They are available to everyone as soon as the update is installed.

How many KnoWay Out missions are there and what are their names?

There are six missions tied to the KnoWay Out strand: Negative Press Inside Job Tunnel Vision Trash Talking A Clean Break Home Sweet Home (Secret finale, available only to mansion owners)

Can you play KnoWay Out missions solo?

Yes, all KnoWay Out missions can be completed either solo or with up to four players.

Does Home Sweet Home count as part of KnoWay Out?

Yes. And it required for the higher-tier Career challenges that say "complete all KnoWay Out missions."

Do you need a mansion to unlock Michael’s missions?

Yes. Without a mansion, you can play all the regular KnoWay Out missions, but "Home Sweet Home" will stay locked.

How much does Home Sweet Home pay?

On your first completion, Home Sweet Home pays $500,000. Subsequent replays pay a standard mission payout instead of repeating the full $500,000 bonus. Standard contact mission payout can range from $30,000 to $40,000.

Can you replay the Michael mission after finishing it once?

Yes. Once unlocked, Home Sweet Home can be replayed like other contact missions. You can start it again via the Jobs menu, but the $500k first-time bonus only pays out once per character. But it will only be available permanently after completing it once.

GTA Online: A Safehouse in the Hills FAQ

ByHassan SajidDec 11, 2025

Updated by Matt GibbsMar 10, 2026

ByHassan Sajid

Dec 11, 2025

Updated by Matt Gibbs on Mar 10, 2026

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Safehouse in the Hills DLC.

A Safehouse in the Hills brings long-awaited mansion properties to GTA Online along with a new mission strand featuring Avi Schwartzman and the return of Michael De Santa. This article answers the most common questions you might have about the update, including how to buy mansions, how security upgrades work, all mission payouts, how to unlock pets, and the exact steps needed to start the secret Michael mission.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you start the A Safehouse in the Hills content and missions?: Once you’ve updated GTA Online, load into a session on a supported platform (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or the PC "Enhanced" version). You'll see a new sponsored link for Prix Luxury Real Estate on the EyeFind homepage, which lets you browse and buy the new mansions. You'll also receive a text from Avi Schwartzman directing you to the first KnoWay Out payphone.
How many purchasable mansions are there?: There are three mansions in the update, all purchased through Prix Luxury Real Estate on your in-game phone:

The Tongva Estate - $11,500,000

The Vinewood Residence - $12,200,000

Richman Villa - $12,800,000

If you completed the New Listings missions before 7 December 2025, you can get up to a $2,000,000 discount on one mansion purchase.
Can you own more than one mansion?: Yes. You can own all three mansions at the same time, and each one adds 20 new garage slots on top of your existing properties. There’s no major gameplay advantage beyond storage, convenience, and flex value, but owning all the mansions is fully supported.
Do mansions replace apartments or other properties?: No. Mansions are a separate endgame property type. You can keep all your existing apartments, offices, clubhouses, and businesses while adding up to three mansions on top.
What mansion upgrade is the most useful?: The security upgrade is the single most important and useful improvement, mainly because it prevents business raids.
Does mansion security really stop raids on businesses?: Yes, but only if you've already purchased security upgrades at your other businesses, because while mansion security alone only reduces the chance of raids, combining it with business security upgrades can eliminate raids entirely.
What does the AI Assistant actually do?: The AI Assistant (with each of its selectable voices - Angel, Haviland, or OG) comes free with every mansion and can handle a variety of tasks, including:

Fast-traveling you between owned properties.

Triggering business boosts and management shortcuts.

Arranging vehicles and helicopter transport.

Managing certain party and mansion functions.

You can switch between the three personas at any time through Mansion Management.
How do you decorate your mansion and use trophies?: Inside your mansion, open the Interaction Menu → Mansion Management → Customization. From there, you can place:

Trophies linked to awards and Career milestones

Art and decor purchased for the property

These appear in trophy cabinets, wall spaces, and display areas around the home.
How do you get pets in the mansions update, and how many can you have?: You can buy one dog and one cat, and they’re shared across all your mansions. To get them:

Interact with the kennel inside the mansion to buy a dog.

Interact with the cat shelter inside the mansion to buy a cat.

Each pet costs $15,000 regardless of breed or color.

Pets are purely cosmetic companions, and they don't affect combat or player income. Players can interact with them and pet them.
How many cars can each mansion store?: Each mansion gives you 20 new garage slots, along with outdoor driveway parking, and you can even add an indoor podium display if you buy the upgrade.
Do mansions generate passive income?: No. There's no passive income tied directly to mansions. They work more like luxury safehouses that offer security, storage, and convenience perks, not standalone businesses. Your existing businesses are still where your money comes from. The mansion's security upgrade simply helps protect them.
Can other players attack you inside your mansion?: No. Rival players cannot walk into your mansion because the property is instanced and has locked gates, similar to high-end apartments and other interiors. Outside, the gate prevents random players from entering, and inside, you are completely safe unless you invite someone in.
How do you start the KnoWay Out missions in GTA Online?: Once you update the game, you will receive a text from Avi Schwartzman directing you to a payphone at Xero Gas on Calais Avenue. On your map, you will see a gold "A" icon labeled KnoWay Out in Little Seoul. Answer the payphone to trigger a short cutscene, then follow Avi's instructions to a second payphone in Alta. Interacting with that payphone starts Negative Press, which is the first mission in the chain.
Do you need a mansion to start the KnoWay Out missions?: No. You do not need to own a mansion to receive Avi's text or start the KnoWay Out contact missions. They are available to everyone as soon as the update is installed.
How many KnoWay Out missions are there and what are their names?: There are six missions tied to the KnoWay Out strand:

Negative Press

Inside Job

Tunnel Vision

Trash Talking

A Clean Break

Home Sweet Home (Secret finale, available only to mansion owners)
Can you play KnoWay Out missions solo?: Yes, all KnoWay Out missions can be completed either solo or with up to four players.
Does Home Sweet Home count as part of KnoWay Out?: Yes. And it required for the higher-tier Career challenges that say "complete all KnoWay Out missions."
Do you need a mansion to unlock Michael’s missions?: Yes. Without a mansion, you can play all the regular KnoWay Out missions, but "Home Sweet Home" will stay locked.
How much does Home Sweet Home pay?: On your first completion, Home Sweet Home pays $500,000. Subsequent replays pay a standard mission payout instead of repeating the full $500,000 bonus. Standard contact mission payout can range from $30,000 to $40,000.
Can you replay the Michael mission after finishing it once?: Yes. Once unlocked, Home Sweet Home can be replayed like other contact missions. You can start it again via the Jobs menu, but the $500k first-time bonus only pays out once per character. But it will only be available permanently after completing it once.