There are node kits available if you want to try with ease. Basically plug and play stuff that guide you step by step through the process.
A node can be an interesting thing to do when you don't have enough money to mine bitcoin but want to be able to say that you actively support the network.
A PI node with a small LCD screen is an interesting decoration and a conversation starter when someone visits you.
There's some money involved if you run a lightning node, but this requires owning bitcoin, so I doubt that's what OP is asking about and what he's able to do at the moment.
A node can be an interesting thing to do when you don't have enough money to mine bitcoin but want to be able to say that you actively support the network.
A PI node with a small LCD screen is an interesting decoration and a conversation starter when someone visits you.
There are no direct financial advantages! A slight difference to no advantage at all, which weirdly enough are listed on that article you linked.
Also, cooling your house from running a node? Common!
Also, cooling your house from running a node? Common!
There's some money involved if you run a lightning node, but this requires owning bitcoin, so I doubt that's what OP is asking about and what he's able to do at the moment.