Interesting thread (even if it rehashes stuff, there are always newbies like me who benefit from the discussion).

So I didn't know about the BMI deal. Since I recently started building up my BMI account with Hertz rentals, this seems quite useful. Do I understand it right that I need to pick "Double Dip Points and Fixed Miles", even though it says

Your Earnings Style selection, HHonors Points and Fixed Miles (10 HHonors Base points per U.S. eligible dollar spent + 500 miles per stay (100 miles per stay at Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®and Homewood Suites®), has been saved in your HHonors Account Profile.

(500 miles, not 1,000)

Thanks!