welcome in the rabbit hole, pastor Gary !

It's easier than you might think. Just need to read the instructions that come with each service. nostr:npub126ntw5mnermmj0znhjhgdk8lh2af72sm8qfzq48umdlnhaj9kuns3le9ll docs are second to none!

Agreed that Start9 docs are second to none. Also, their Telegram channel has excellent support from their team.

My suggestion is to start with a few core services and start to build your way up slowly.... Self hosting is a long transition and requires making a lot of changes and figuring out what your needs and capabilities are. Not everyone is the same. Give yourself the time to consolidate news habits and shift your expectations. It's a very enjoyable challenge.