Help w/ Home Security System

I have read through this sub for a couple of days and have learned a lot. But I am still questioning where to go on a home system. At first, I didn’t want any paid monitoring nor wifi anything. I have since changed my mind on all of those. So please send opinions and help my way.

Looking for a system that is monitored by myself and family via app (if possible). I don’t mind paying for certain things. But don’t want to be bound to services. I also worry about privacy. Can my stuff be hacked and or saved on a server somewhere?

I need to go wifi because I have multiple buildings on my property that I would like to get at least a single camera on. Running cable is not practical for distance and cost.

I have looked at door and window sensors that you drill into the jam/door/window. They are the diameter of a pencil and are not visible unless you open the door/window and know they are there. I love these. I know they are wireless, but its most practical for my situation. Any thoughts on these?

I am rural. But have fiber. I can get very high speeds if needing to upgrade. What’s the minimum speeds to run such a system? (3 TV’s plus up 5 cell devices streaming at one time would be maximum for current load). Currently have 60gb speeds and have zero trouble.

Windows: 12

Doors: 4

Camera needed: 6-10

Please let me know thoughts on components, system or multiple systems that can work together.

Thanks all!

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