Construction

• Creating buildings is often cheaper than purchasing them. Begin each session with the functional constructions, including a sawmill, workshop and banks. These will be the backbone of your building enterprise and are required for further growth. Spend money on materials to create the largest house you can from the start. Larger and more expensive properties will net you better returns than quick constructions. Try to buy in bulk as often as possible to get the best discounts.
  
  

Houses

• Early constructions should be sold quickly. Selling houses in the real estate market, known as flipping, is key to generating funds for casual play and funding your developments in career mode. The Rambler sells well with only the two-star upgrade, but the other houses need to be at four stars for the best return on investment. Upgrading a house to four stars also increases the rent you can charge if you choose to keep the property. Rental properties create a steady stream of income, instead of the large one-time boost from flipping.
  
  

Profit

• Profit is obtained by balancing your construction and maintenance costs with your gains from flipping houses and rentals. Keep only as many workers on hand as you absolutely need to finish a job. Never purchase small amounts of materials as you will constantly get a horrible cost without discounts. Some scenarios require specific buildings to complete. Begin these as soon as you have flipped your first larger house. Purchasing mission-specific houses will come at a great cost and you may not be able to find one within the requirements of the scenario. If you are without room for the new house, buy a less expensive house and demolish it. This is less costly than purchasing a built one.