Complete Guide to Automating Schedule 1 Bungalow Setup

The Bungalow is among the first and smallest properties available to you in Schedule I. However, with careful planning and attention to detail, you can fully automate operations here and generate enough revenue to upgrade sooner than you think. Throughout your journey in Schedule I, you will come across several chances to buy a range of properties from Ray’s Real Estate, each progressively larger and more equipped than the last, albeit at a higher cost. Your ultimate aim is to expand your real estate portfolio, creating a larger business that increases your wealth at a faster pace.

After acquiring a new property, one immediate goal should be to streamline its operations, ultimately achieving complete automation. Once a property is fully automated, it practically runs without your input—your employees handle production and sales, giving you the freedom to explore the game world (including recent additions from the April update) and spend your earnings as you wish. It might take some experimentation to reach full automation, and even then, occasional issues might crop up.

Optimal Bungalow Setup for Complete Automation

Overview

You can purchase the Bungalow from Ray’s for $6,000, and it can accommodate up to five employees simultaneously. It’s a good idea to designate one of its three rooms as a bedroom—the northernmost room is an ideal choice. This room can comfortably fit six beds, including one for yourself. While you might be able to fit a few storage racks in the space, they aren’t necessary right away. If funds are tight, you can always buy them later.

We will set up the Bungalow as a cannabis operation, which should be quite feasible at this stage of the game. You could convert this property into a meth lab, but I recommend waiting until you have more funds and space to accommodate that transition.

Fill the other corner room with moisture-preserving pots, starting with about eight to ten; you can add more later if needed. Install a suspension rack above each pot, along with a grow light for each one. Place a trash can centrally in the room for easy access, and add mixing stations wherever you can find the space, ensuring workers can access both the shelves and the stations.

Lastly, you’ll want to transform your kitchen into a makeshift storage and packing area. Set storage shelves two-deep along the walls next to the doors; this can be postponed if you’re eager to start or want to save up before purchasing extra supplies. In the center of the room, set up a packaging station.

This entire arrangement will cost about $12,000, depending on how many pots and shelves you choose to start with. You can expect it to pay for itself (and then some) within the first week or two of operations.

How to Assign Employees and Supplies

Who to Hire and Their Assignments

Before hiring employees, dedicate some time to arranging all necessary supplies in a practical manner. For example, keep seeds, soil, and fertilizer close to the grow room, jars and bags near the packing room, and any mixing ingredients you need for your preferred strain situated right by the mixing stations.

Now, it’s time to start bringing in personnel. Initially, you’ll need at least one botanist, one chemist, one cleaner, and one handler. Assign the cleaner to the garbage can in the grow room and give the botanist all the necessary supplies, plus the grow pots. Assign the chemist to the mixing machines and the handler to each of the mixing stations.

At this point, you’ll need to pitch in by moving jars and bags between the packing station. However, once you have the funds, consider hiring a second handler to take over that task, allowing you to fully automate operations.

With these steps, your operation should essentially manage itself, provided you keep your employees compensated. I recommend paying them in advance whenever possible to prevent any unforeseen interruptions. As long as everything runs smoothly, this setup will significantly boost your revenue in Schedule I.