: Watch out for Heat Level 5 and beyond; many players consider Heat Level 6 an almost guaranteed "Game Over". Pro Tip: Making Money Fast

For new players looking to upgrade their cars quickly, certain stunt jumps can be farmed for easy cash. Landing out of bounds after a successful jump resets your car near the starting point, allowing you to repeat the process and potentially earn over 1 million Bank in just 30 minutes.

: Engage in illegal street races to build "Rep." This increases your Heat level, which acts as a multiplier for the Rep you earn—but only if you make it back to a safehouse. Risk and Reward: Dealing with the Law