[Perfect Stu]

I havent recruited gang members yet, but I HEAR there will be a focus on turf wars later on in the game...taking over other gangs territories, etc.

As for respect, mine is still very low and I'm 10% through. Stay patient, have fun with the missions, but most importantly, have fun with the city.

*edit*

oh, and you can make the radar much less cluttery in the options menu...and once you get familar with the landscape, you'll know where each place is (vaguely) anyways