When I need a server and don't know for how long I'll need it; I grab one from ev1servers.net - I'm setup and running in minutes. I was a partner in this ISP until it was sold to another ISP and for many years never paid for even bandwidth; I just got used to having my own server.
If I had to do it all over today; I'd probably just go with the rental because its 100% writeoff, no upfront costs and you can always switch servers or plans with no contract.
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