Hello all beautiful tech people!

I've been trying to figure out a place to start this self hosting journey but can't really grasp all the possibilities in hosting your own "ecosystem".

Right now I'm using:

• Google Workspace for my business (Drive, Calendar, G-mail with my domain, Gemini, Tasks etc)
• Normal Google account for some private stuff, using mostly my Google Pixel 8a.
• Proton Unlimited for Proton Drive, private e-mail, aliasing, pass-manager, VPN
• 2 Domains (1 used, 1 not used) and website via simply dot com
• ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 with Linux Mint 22.1 Cinnamon (recently installed Linux for the first time)
• Nvidia Shield with Jellyfin, library hosted in another country

The reason I went back to Google is because I didn't feel like I had the time or resources for the "friction" that might appear in your life when you're trying to deGoogle your life. But right now I think I can.

I have the time and I have the money (at least some). I've ordered a 1000/1000 fiber connection to my workshop and they're installing it later this summer.

I understand there is no 1-click solution to this and that self-hosting requires a lot of active work. But I kind of like that. Being in control of your tools and your data just feels good. And it's easier to be intentional about stuff. And the tinkering is so rewarding!

My business doesn't require a 24/7 running website or even email, so some tinkering doesn't hurt me to much.

What are my possibilites? And what is just unnecessary experementing?

I've been looking in to Nextcloud as a start but I don't really know what kind of server to buy. Should I build my own server from bought parts or buy a NAS? I know how to build PC's but am kind of rusty.

Thank you for your undying enthusiasm about tech! It's really fun to get back in to this.