New guy here...I live in SFO but will be commuting to RSV in Houston on the 737 until I can get into SFO (looks like it might take a while). The new reserve rules will make life easier in August, but it's been a decade since I commuted to reserve and I know pretty much nothing about the IAH area.

I'd deeply appreciate any tips, from smarter bidding strategies to tips on hotels with good crew rates. (I'm not into the idea of doing a crashpad again). Looking at the flight schedule in August I think I'll be ok to sit rsv from home in SFO (there are 8-9 nonstops a day) but obviously I'll play it conservatively since I'm a noob. Any tips on Houston or reserve life in general would be much appreciated 🙏