Earning Cash
Gaining cash is pretty much the opposite of respect, ironically: doing activities doesn't usually net you much green. However, storyline missions are always worth a pretty decent amount, especially the later missions.
The main way to get cash is from your general gang activities, the stuff that goes on behind the scenes that you don't actually participate in. This is done by owning neighborhoods and businesses. Hoods are gained automatically from doing a storyline or stronghold mission. Businesses require an investment by going into the For Sale sign icon in front of it, but you'll start getting discounts at that location too. Owning a Friendly Fire will probably wind up paying for itself in no time.
Once you own a business or neighborhood, it automatically generates a small amount of cash per day. You can collect this money by going to one of your cribs, walking into the icon that is a fat stack of bills, and pressing the indicated button. At first, the money won't seem like much; however, especially after you clear out a gang, the money will come frequently enough that you shouldn't need to worry about anything. Just be sure to collect your cash often.
Note that you can only own businesses in neighborhoods you own. If you have the money, the first thing you should do after clearing a storyline mission is purchase all the businesses in your new hood just to keep them all straight. If you ever want to go on a buying spree and can't remember what you own, simply go to your map. Hovering your cursor over a business you own will bring up a little box that will list the word "owned" if you have it, or nothing if you don't.
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