I can verify my own transactions with my node meaning I don't have to trust another node on the network to do it for me. This helps my privacy. Also, running a node increases the decentralization of the network so it helps Bitcoin. I like helping Bitcoin. I also like learning new things and everything about setting up the node and node management was/is new to me!

At this point I think the home node operator is donating time and resources to the evolution, decentralization, growth and ideals of the Bitcoin network. You reward is the satisfaction of “doing your part.” But monetarily it is not profitable for the regular pleb. And you get to verify your own tx’s and a dabble more privacy so there’s that as well.