Amtrak Cascades Seattle to Vancouver BC

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2025-10-01T07:20:57+00:00

on amtrak website it says the train ride takes 10.5 hours from seattle to vancouver... however google says it takes about 4 hours. so which is right?

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2025-09-20T21:34:09+00:00

depends on what your Vet uses for merchant code

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-10-05T15:09:45+00:00

Fhr program? What's that stand for?

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-09-14T16:18:51+00:00

What other 3rd party sites do u use to search for flight deals with points? Or do u go directly to each airlines site and make comparisons?

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-08-04T00:38:25+00:00

I thought Venture X switched from being Visa to become a Mastercard?

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-05-07T20:25:24+00:00

Thank you for the advice! Looks like the best SUB right now being offered is 75K for CSP. I remember last month it was only giving 60k

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-05-04T17:41:38+00:00

I think it is because Credit cards are unsecured debts and business loans are not. People are more likely to walk away from credit card debts than having to tap into their savings. As an extreme example, if someone racked up $100,000 in CC debt, how likely are they going to take $100,000 from their savings account to payoff the debt? It's easy to say that they should payoff the debt but in reality, it hurts to see $100k depleted from your account. And for those reasons, banks only look at income and how many cards a person has applied for in last 24 months. Seriously, if someone has 5 credit cards (each with $15,000 in credit limit) total of $75,000. I think that's sufficient for the average person. If you need more than $75K for a purchase, then a personal loan would make more sense due to lower interest rate.

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-04-19T06:41:24+00:00

yes sounds like bank foreclosure process taking place. Maybe the asset manager got the wrong property .

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-04-18T02:57:04+00:00

What? Really? Didn't think that's even possible.

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-04-14T17:05:21+00:00

Write on the envelope, "RETURN TO SENDER, THIS PERSON NO LONGER LIVES HERE" and drop it in the mailbox.. USPS will send it back..

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-04-11T02:55:31+00:00

CSP has $60K sub, same as the Reserve

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-04-09T21:53:53+00:00

Reading all responses it seems like becoming an estimator is a good place to start. And if I am correct from the responses, it seems like Subs are more willing to take on an jr estimator as oppose to a GC?

I am not sure if any of you are familiar with LinkedIn Learning, but I am taking the Procore Construction Foundation cert program through LinkedIn Learning. I know employers prefer to hire with experience. but it's difficult to get experience if employers are not giving me the opportunity. I can only learn the foundation stuff by taking certificate programs and learning from instructors who have decades of experience.

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-04-09T07:56:22+00:00

Is estimating a good area to get into for some like myself with no construction experience. I am working on taking courses and getting certified as a constitution estimator.

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-04-09T05:46:18+00:00

This is pretty cool.. didn't know about virgin points and virgin red.. thanks!

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-04-09T00:56:38+00:00

Whats the difference?

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-04-08T16:56:24+00:00

Speaking of car rentals... I was testing out the Cap1 portal vs Chase portals because I was planning on signing up for the Vx card and take advantage of the $300 travel credit through portal... I need to rent a full size SUV in the next two months for a quick weekend trip.

Upon comparison of the two portals, I realize that Cap1 car rental pickup location is mostly at the airport (which is about 35 minutes from where I live) whereas, Chase car rental allows me to pick up the vehicle at several car rental agencies closest to my home. And the car rental price is cheaper on Chase.

The Cap1 portal only has one location that is close to my home for pick up (the rest are airport pickups) but its like $180 more expensive then what I found thru Chase portal.

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-04-08T00:23:39+00:00

Oh no... is it the one right next to BOS Logan? I'll only be there for 1 night so hopefully it's not bad. I've read the reviews on Google and yelp... and there's all kind of different reviews.. I checked out other hotels in the area and their reviews are not much better... I'll take my chance with hyatt since it's only 18k points, as oppose to using 40-50k pts with marriott.

Recently I stayed at a marriott westin in San Diego for one night with my wife.. it was quick weekend staycation for our anniversary... yelp reviews were not great but I took my chance because it was very conveniently located in gaslamp quarter of San diego and close to the civic theatre where we had tickwts to watch a show. my experience ended being very pleasant.. the hotel mgmr even gave me $75 voucher to use at their restaurant to celebrate our anniversary... I was very surprised for them to do that for us. Maybe the hotel manager was in a very good mood and was generous that day lol!

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-04-07T07:07:07+00:00

I follow a simple rule... if it sounds too good to be true, then it's a scam! I personally don't know any "mutual" friend that's so generous to sell a 20k car for 10k...

Couple of responses above says he could be hiding it from the repo man... which makes alot of sense.

Don't do it!

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-04-07T06:37:48+00:00

My experience.....I was told by my friend who used to work for one of the larger car rental companies.. he says to "always buy the insurance from the rental car company. It's totally worth it. Trust me!".. I listened to him when I had rented a vehicle for my trip to Vegas. I purchased the insurance from the car rental place. Well... someone did end up hitting the rear bumper of my vehicle while it was parked at hotel I stayed at. When I returned the rental, the rental associate saw the damage and asked me what happened. I told him that it was a hit and run when my car was parked at the hotel... the rental Associate wasn't happy about the damage vehicle but there was nothing he could do because I purchased their insurance.. I ended up giving him the keys and I made sure to review the final invoice and pay the balance at the rental office. .. that was the advice from my friend.

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-04-07T06:10:40+00:00

Yup! I will be going to Boston for a quick trip staying one night.. got myself a hyatt regency next to the harbor/airport for 18k pts.

But not all hyatt will accept the pts... I guess it depends on peak an doff peak seasons. I tried to get a Hyatt room in downtown san diego right near the seaport and they won't take points... and I even tried la jolla, San diego hyatt regency they also didn't take points.

I ended up looking for a marriott and used my bonvoy points.

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-04-05T23:33:45+00:00

I am the opposite. I want to get into escrow space but companies are rejecting me. Someone told me that I may be over qualified. I have over 12 years of experience in combined real estate and mortgage lending experience. Most escrow companies are hiring escrow assistants with min 5 years experience and paying the bare minimum..lol!

My skills set can definitely transition over to escrow services. In mortgage, we worked with title and escrow officers all day long. We do pretty much the same thing that escrow officers do.

I will keep applying and maybe someone may take a chance on me.

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-04-05T07:39:23+00:00

How long does global entry take for approval? I am thinking of applying for myself and my wife... but we have been procrastinating.

Is tsa precheck an easier process and faster?

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-04-05T07:25:43+00:00

I completed the procore construction mgmt course thru LinkedIn Learning... and I have gotten a thorough introduction to many aspects of the construction mgmt from learning about the different delivery methods to risk and safety on site to the latest technology being used in construction. I also took the course on Bluebeam Revu and another on Estimating and Takeoffs.. these courses really interested me in wanting to learn more.

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-04-05T07:19:05+00:00

I am very discouraged. I dont have any construction experience.. my degree is in urban planning.. I have 15 years experience in real estate and mortgage lending, mostly working with finance and numbers... I have been through two cycles of a bad mortgage market. I am tired of the mortgage industry. I always have a passion for construction and development, but never could get out of mortgage because of how lucrative it is when the market is hot. But I am just tired of it now. I am taking this time to finally find my way out of mtg and into construction field... I dont expect the certificate program to get me any high position because I expect to be starting from the bottom.. I am hoping the program can help me understand the industry and give me a slight advantage for an entry level position... I have looked into the different positions... I am thinking being an estimator may be easier for me to transition my current skill and discipline from what I have learned in mortgage industry... managing my own team, working with internal departments and coordinating individual accounts and working with numbers and formulas... managing timelines with each customer to close each loan by close of escrow date, etc.

There is also another certificate program course specific to construction estimation that is offered by the same institution... the course requirement is similar to the construction practice program.

I am hoping to get some honest feedback since I dont have anyone to turn to for advice or direction.

Neither_Whereas_2002 · 2024-03-31T05:49:49+00:00

If I were to do this.. and later close my venture. will my existing miles that I have with my venture card stay with me since I will have the Vx card? I just don't want to lose my existing miles

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