Regardless, I have no problems with running an API node on a home network if you have the resources to do it,

Wow, I'm not going to take the time to count them, but what would you say, 20 comments or so to get to this point?

I'm so impressed that I'll ask you for the same information once again: can you share what you think those necessary resources are?

Edit: please forgive me if you've already laid them out - I got tired of getting lost in your maze and stopped reading but did want to see how you ended things. Even if you have, maybe you might consolidate your thoughts and dedicate a of post of your own on the subject? Remember, focused, with a title something like: Running an API Node from Home. ;-)