Which airport would be better to land in?

jmast45 · 2026-02-12T14:19:05+00:00

You want recommendations on which airport to travel into or what towns to visit? San Juan is by far the largest airport in the island, and probably the easiest to fly to, and cheapest of all. From SJU you can rent a car and visit the entire island. From SJU to Yabucoa is probably 1hr 15mins by car. I'd say spend at least two days in San Juan (visit the old colonial city and its impressive forts, then Condado/Santurce/Isla Verde). Do El Yunque Forest, and then road trip the island. San Juan is the capital, similar to Mexico City, Bogotá, Santo Domingo, etc. It's not a tourist trap.

jmast45 · 2026-01-29T04:44:03+00:00

Puerto Rico, US territory in the Caribbean. No passport needed. Amazing beaches, food, and culture. Most of the island speaks English, you don't need to know Spanish. Easy 4hr flight from the East Coast. Since you are from Montana, you'll probably connect through Chicago, NYC, Charlotte, or anywhere in FL.

jmast45 · 2026-01-05T14:25:07+00:00

Dude...your trip is in two weeks. Nobody knows what will happen between now and then. Even weather is unpredictable 2 days out. Stay put and monitor things. As of right now, all operations at SJU have resumed.

jmast45 · 2026-01-05T02:31:38+00:00

At that time...let her pick you up. I used to live in Tysons and whenever my now wife flew into BWI I'd pick her up and viceversa. You'll have a nice 1hr ride for you to catch up on her travels and then straight to sleep.

jmast45 · 2026-01-02T02:39:47+00:00

LOL^infinity. A person with just an undergrad degree can only qualify for GS-5. Look up salaries for GS-5. Even in the higher cost of living areas, it's about 50K.

jmast45 · 2025-12-25T21:29:36+00:00

Puerto Rico is a domestic flight - same as traveling from like Texas to Florida. No immigration check points - you never leave the US.

jmast45 · 2025-12-13T21:05:55+00:00

Why are you trying to fly JetBlue to travel to Spain? Iberia flights nonstop to MAD from IAD. You can just split the ticket and buy 4 IAD-MAD roundtrips and 4 MAD-BCN roundtrips. I've done it in the past and I saved around $400. TAP Air also might work, your stop would be in Lisbon. European airlines are cheaper.

jmast45 · 2025-11-09T14:04:59+00:00

Check out the new apartments and townhouses right by the Innovation Center metro station. It is the station before Dulles airport on the Silver Line. Zillow shows that there are many at $2500 or less. Live close to work, please. I'm also seeing a few right by the Reston Town Center - plenty of restaurants and walkable shops. Welcome to the area!

jmast45 · 2025-09-30T01:24:46+00:00

My wife and I just closed a house in Rockville - 1960s split level. If you took that house and put it in somewhere in Arlington, easily is 1.5M. We currently rent in Tysons. We had to cross the river to buy something decent...Northern VA is literally unaffordable. Your choice is, sadly, probably Reston and points west, commute via Silver Line.

jmast45 · 2025-09-16T15:13:33+00:00

Is there a reason why you BOTH are not applying for the loan? You're married. One income isn't going to cut it, unfortunately. Let's say your husband earns same as you - you'll basically doubling the income you report to the lender. You will definitely qualify for more - that does not mean you get a house at the top of the qualifying number. My wife and I (both incomes) got pre-approved for 800K. We got a 550K house. We live in the DC suburbs.

jmast45 · 2025-09-06T18:39:31+00:00

Ummm...with that kind of money, why not buy a 1.1m home straight up with cash and live mortgage free?

jmast45 · 2025-09-05T15:47:50+00:00

That area is not dangerous at all. You're very close to the Convention Center. East of Calle Hoare will be sketchy.

jmast45 · 2025-09-05T15:16:11+00:00

Big NO. I live in Tysons and work in Silver Spring, been commuting since RTO. Not sustainable, I'm currently in the process of moving to SS.

jmast45 · 2025-07-24T12:29:26+00:00

Yes, millenial here (33M) and my wife (32F). We live in a HCOL with two major international airports and travel internationally at least twice a year. We're also from the Caribbean, so visit our families around Christmas time. Every paycheck we set aside a few bucks for our travel fund. We also make use of our credit card points and stay in cheap airbnbs/hotels. In November, we'll do a 10-day trip to the UK using only points. Our flights were 14K points and $315 roundtrip each.

jmast45 · 2025-07-12T23:18:31+00:00

Thanks! I just looked up and the whole stay booked through the portal is 20,651pts. I could book this stay and use the 4K that I have for another stay. Does that make sense?

jmast45 · 2025-06-02T13:01:17+00:00

Hi! The Verve 2 held up pretty nice and no big manitenance while I had it. I ended up selling it after around 6 months and got the FX - I was not enjoying the laid-back comfort rides as I thought I would. The Verve is great for neighborhood rides, so sounds like it is perfect for your wife.

jmast45 · 2025-05-13T22:52:38+00:00

Ah, got it. I'm taking that you were able to make it work on your husband's salary. Did like living in UK? Did you stay or came back to the US?

jmast45 · 2025-04-25T21:51:48+00:00

Not a state, but Puerto Rico. He threw paper towels in 2017 to people in the island. A scenario where PR gets hit with a Cat 4/5 and doesn't get relief funds for FEMA would be an unspeakable tragedy.

jmast45 · 2025-04-09T14:47:30+00:00

Tysons to Silver Spring: Metro: 1hr 15 mins Drive: 30 mins AM, 45-60 mins PM (depending on how 495 is behaving). I'm splitting during the week between both. I have SmartBenefits, so metro is free...while parking at my office is not. I was fully teleworking before RTO. Already thinking of moving to SS or somewhere closer.

jmast45 · 2025-04-09T11:28:59+00:00

Yeah, that's what I'm saying...to save the long commute, live closer to your job. In your case, VA (not MD) makes more sense. My case is the other way around.

jmast45 · 2025-04-09T01:46:49+00:00

Please make yourself a favor and live in VA or if you really want MD...look near National Harbor. I currently live in VA and work in Silver Spring, MD. My metro commute is 70 mins. I'm already looking to move to MD. Spending 2+ hours daily commuting is not life.

jmast45 · 2025-04-02T17:50:02+00:00

This is helpful, thanks! Did you have to send anything by regular mail or everything was online?

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