You do not buy a finished house outright in ROB RUN. You rent a plot in a settlement that has an owner, then place a house on it from your inventory. Kefir’s help center says to find a vacant plot and pay the rent at the sign right next to it.
That rent is not paid in plain cash. Since Kefir’s November 4 changes, land rentals cost a document, so the title comes first. Here is the order to do it in. Prices are launch-week values as of the November 6 build, and research costs can differ by server.
What You Need Before You Start
- A Land Plot Title that matches the district. The game’s Codex says your title’s level must match the level of the district where you want to live.
- A settlement with an owner. You can only set up a base in a settlement that has one, so an unclaimed one will not work.
- A house to place. Buy it separately from the title.
- Some cash left over. The laptop is where you will spend it, so do not arrive with only the rent.
How to Get a House, Step by Step
- Open the Shipments tree. Press H, or use the side menu in the desert, at Lenny’s Motel or in Looty Bay.
- Research the Land Plot Title. It sits in the Documents branch. Research only unlocks the item.
- Buy the title. Go to the Black Market through Lenny or the laptop. Check that it is in your inventory, because research alone does not put one there.
- Find an owned settlement. Pick one on the global map, then open the map inside the settlement to see residents’ houses and free spots.
- Use the sign. Go to a vacant plot, use the rental sign beside it, and apply your title.
- Place your house. Use the plot plan on your land to place your house and other structures.
Before you spend anything, check the global map to make sure your server has an owned settlement with a free spot at the level you want.
Land Plot Title Prices
| Title | Research | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 district | about $50,000 | about $100,000 |
| Level 2 district | about $200,000 | about $800,000 |
| Level 3 district | about $1,000,000 | about $2,000,000 |
Kefir’s help center says plots in level 2 and 3 districts need special documents from the Black Market, and its November 5 balance patch raised the cost of these documents, houses and cars to fit the seven-day cycle. The same patch says they still have a small chance to drop in loot, so check what you pick up. Our money guide covers how to raise the cash.
Which House to Buy
As of the November 6 build, two main buildings are on sale:
| House | Research | Price | Base defense | Fuse slots | Dirty cash limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer | none listed | about $10,000 | 5 | 9 | about 5,000,000 |
| Small House | about $200,000 | about $600,000 | 15 | 27 | about 50,000,000 |
Start with the Trailer. It is cheap, it gives you a base right away, and for your first cycle a limit of 5,000,000 is plenty. The Small House sells only on tier II of the laptop, which means living in a level 2 district first, and you need the Trailer unlocked before you can research it. The Mansion you may see mentioned is no longer for sale as of launch.
What a House Unlocks
Kefir’s Power Pyramid post calls this step becoming a Settlement Resident, and it opens most of the game:
- Your own car. Kefir says you need a plot with a house or garage to own a vehicle, and you store its key in your key locker.
- Laundering. Every house has a Laundering Desk, which is how you deposit money into your account.
- Storage and a respawn point. Your base holds money, cargo and valuables, and you respawn there.
- Businesses. Farms, laboratories, warehouses and a garage all go on your land, as items you buy or find.
- New Shipments, Sales Center access and a contraband discount. These come with being a resident.
Protecting It
A house is not a safe. Another player can use decoders on your Security System to get temporary access, so put fuses in it. The higher defense of a Small House is the reason to upgrade once you have something worth stealing.
You can also move. Kefir’s Base Management post says you can move your entire base and all its contents at any time. As of the November 6 build, you rent the new plot and everything comes with you, except while a raid lock is active. All of it goes at the next Federal Raid anyway, since plots and bases are wiped every seven days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you buy a house in ROB RUN with cash? You buy the house itself with cash on the laptop, but the land needs a Land Plot Title, a document you research and then buy.
Why can’t I rent a plot in ROB RUN? Check that you bought the title and did not only research it, that its level matches the district, and that the settlement has an owner.
What is the cheapest house in ROB RUN? The Trailer, at about $10,000 as of the November 6 build. It is sold on the first tier of the laptop, though the land under it still takes a title.
Can you own a car without a house? No. Without a plot with a house or garage you are limited to free rentals from a Parking Terminal.
Do you keep your house after a wipe? No. The Federal Raid wipes plots and bases every seven days, so you start again on the next cycle.