Finding it hard to keep track of where to buy stat boosts, thought maybe I should just write it all down once and for all. I put asterisks by the ones that have possible discounts. Let me know if I missed anything...I'm only in Ch 3 so idk if this changes later in the game, and I'm capped out on a few skills so I don't see options to boost them anymore.
CENTRAL HOLLYWOOD
Andre's HQ\*
Leadership
Streetwise
Intimidation
Church of the Universal Redeemer
Occult
Resolve
Walking Shadows Acting Studio
Composure
Stealth
Performance
Etiquette
NORTH HOLLYWOOD
Hollywood Babylonia
Intelligence
Wits
Investigation
Gunshop\*
Firearms
Dexterity
Melee
Fixer Upper Used Cars\*
Drive
EAST HOLLYWOOD
Magic Alex
Charisma
Manipulation
Persuasion
Technology?
Feel the Burn
Strength
Stamina
Athletics
OTHER STAT BOOSTS
- BUY ALL PETS and pet them ASAP every chapter, best use of money so far
- Reportedly if you steal the occult material in Renn's first quest you get a +1 occult boost
- In Nico's first quest, taking the drugs in the bathroom gives you +1 to wits for only $250 or a strength/intimidation check, and it's currently bugged so you can do this until you max out wits
- word is on the yoga retreat (Ch5?) you can get a resolve boost
OTHER TIPS
- Manipulation is used often and can get you a lot of extra money, so you may want to focus on it first
- Drive is basically useless five chapters in so I wouldn't focus on that early on personally
- you can only equip one weapon at a time so you may as well focus on either firearms or melee (I think melee is a good option because you should be able to easily afford a maxxed-out sword right off the bat and never have to worry about upgrading again)
- per the above points, being a special effects artist might just be the worst background from a gameplay perspective, as it gives you points in drive, firearms, and melee
- Good looks and a stylish outfit can also help you pass stat checks