Starting a new MP game isn't something you should just jump into. Take your time to find players who play in the same time as you, who has the same pace and are willing to spend a month or two in one world.
Picking up a couple of randos from LFG subforum will result with you playing solo after a week or two.

I suggest to start your own thread in LFG subforum. State that you plan to start a server and that you will wait for a couple of days to fill all 10 slots on the server.
Also be sure to write down all the rules so there are no problems later.
In meantime, make a server on discord and invite players there so you can easier communicate and agree on all the details on how you want to progress through the world.

I'am talking about dedicated 0-24 server. Hosting a server on your own PC and making the server available only when you want to play is not attractive to other players.