Self‑hosting Open-Source AI agents, what's your biggest blocker?

I've been self‑hosting automation tools for years. But I see many developers and non‑technical users struggling to get started with open‑source AI agents (n8n, OpenClaw, etc.).

You want the control and privacy of self‑hosting, but the reality is:

• You need a server, Docker, SSL, backups, and monitoring.

• Updates break things.

• Security is on you.

So I'm curious – for those of you who have tried (or wanted to try) self‑hosting an AI agent:

What's the single biggest blocker for you?

• Cost of a VPS?

• Time to set everything up?

• Ongoing maintenance?

• Security concerns?

• Just not knowing where to start?

And if you've successfully self‑hosted, what advice would you give to someone who's stuck?

I'm asking because my team-building tool can make this easier. But first, I want to understand the real pain points, not guess.

Thanks in advance.