Correct; ypu are now the datacenter and there is a lot that goes into that. 
AWESOME to have own solar and water source. I just buy water filters for now, but I would like to make my own (cheaper to buy for now).

As I'm not a sufficient programmer /coder (yet) (I mean look at my weak AF github) I found it best to just run on regular hardware you can buy anywhere 
- overpowered mini PC/desktop for being on the cheap
- some things are in containers, but that's how to software was setup when downloaded like running GPT4ALL or JAN. AI 

I 110%, once you start to go "big" with true sovereign setups, you become a "target", especially in suburban neighborhoods. Much easier on country roads with 100+ acres, no neighbors