Base & production
How to Get Your First House in ROB RUN
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To get your first home, rent a vacant plot in a settlement that already has an owner. You need the Land Plot Title matching the district’s level. Researching the title unlocks its purchase; you still need to buy the document and use it at the plot’s sign. A Settlement Title is for becoming the landlord, a separate and more expensive goal.
Choose a plot, not an entire settlement
For a first base, look for a vacant plot inside an owned settlement. You cannot rent a plot in a settlement that has no owner. If a settlement has no available plots, choose another instead of buying documents for a spot you cannot claim.
A Land Plot Title is the document for renting your own plot. A Settlement Title is used to take ownership of the settlement and earn income from tenants. You don’t have to become a landlord to get a home.
Two documents for two different jobs
Land Plot Title 1Rent a plot in a level-one district. This is the first-home path.
Settlement Title 1Become a settlement owner. This is a different purchase.
Research the title, then buy the document
For a level-one district, Land Plot Title 1 lists $50,000 to research and $100,000 to buy. Set aside $150,000 for those two transactions if you have neither the unlock nor the document. This is the title budget, not a fully equipped house budget.
Find the title in Larry’s shipment research, unlock it, then buy the document through the Trade Laptop. Check that the document is actually in your inventory before travelling to the plot. A completed research node alone cannot pay the sign.
Match the document tier to the district level. The higher-tier research path also has prerequisites; the table shows each title’s own research node and one document purchase, not the cumulative cost of reaching it.
Land Plot Titles: research and purchase are separate
| Document | Research this node | Buy one document |
|---|---|---|
| Land Plot Title | $50,000 | $100,000 |
| Land Plot Title | $200,000 | $800,000 |
| Land Plot Title | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
Complete the rental at the vacant plot’s sign
At the chosen settlement, go to the vacant plot and interact with its sign. Check the district level and requested title, then complete the rental with the matching document. Confirm that the plot is assigned to you before spending on buildings.
Tier-one rentals use a document too. If you have been following an older instruction to pay cash directly at the sign, return to the Land Plot Title step instead of bringing a larger stack of cash.
The title has to reach the plot
- Unlock
Pay for research so the title can be purchased.
- Buy
Obtain the actual document.
- Rent
Use the matching document at a vacant plot’s sign.
- Check
Make sure the plot is yours before adding buildings.
Inspect what your plot already has
Look over the plot and its existing structures before buying equipment. Trailer has a listed base purchase price of $10,000 if you need one; don’t add a second purchase to your budget without first checking what is already provided.
Build around the next job you want the home to do. For banking, locate the Laundering Desk and complete the bank-account setup. For a Collection Table or production building, check its research and settlement requirements before buying it. Owning a plot does not automatically unlock every base business.
The district level controls available contacts and goods. Buying a bigger-looking structure does not turn a level-one district into a level-two district.
If the sign will not let you rent
Check the settlement first: it must have an owner and the plot must still be vacant. Then check the item itself: you need a Land Plot Title of the correct tier, not a Settlement Title and not just its completed research.
If you have the correct document and the sign still refuses the rental, read its specific requirement before buying anything else. Repeatedly purchasing the same title will not fix an occupied plot or a district mismatch.
Common questions
Do I need a Settlement Title to get a house?
You need a matching Land Plot Title to rent a vacant plot in an owned settlement. A Settlement Title is for owning the settlement and collecting tenant income.
How much should I save for my first plot?
The listed Land Plot Title 1 research is $50,000, followed by $100,000 to buy the document: $150,000 if starting without either. Buildings, equipment and later replacements are separate costs.
I researched the title. Why can’t I rent?
Research unlocks the purchase. Buy the document through the Trade Laptop, bring it to a vacant plot in an owned settlement and check that its tier matches the district.
Can I rent land in an unowned settlement?
No. Choose a settlement that already has an owner, or pursue settlement ownership as a separate goal.
Does buying a better house raise my district level?
No. Your district’s level determines the contacts and goods available there. Check the destination district before purchasing a higher-tier plot title or base equipment.