In my experience running a lightning node was a great way to learn about the lighting network, but I didn't want to dedicate enough time and energy to really become an expert in it.
Doing that requires an understanding of the flows and which nodes are valuable to connect to. It's not impossible, but it's a skill I will leave to others.
Also get a PSU to make sure your node doesn't lose power suddenly if the grid goes down. It can cause issues with the node. That's how I lost mine initially. Best of luck 🤙