so i've been doing web design and such things for a couple of years ago and i decided to make my own website instead of doing it for other people. i wanted to kind of make a website like myspace [where people could have their own account and maybe their own profile] with features like chat, a forum, etc.

so i was wondering

what host or website should i use in order to make my website like this, i need something kind of advanced

money isn't an issue here

and would i serioulsy have to have my own server for this like myspace does?

you could do host it yourself with a good linux box running apache and php. you can also get linux webspace with a company like godaddy or something. stay away from windows because windows sucks. there are these things called content managment systems that you can use to build a website like you are tlaking about. to customize it you need to know php and html.

please check

http://www.ssooffttwwaarree.com/web_host...

You can find step by step guide on how to create your own website at websites like http://oktutorial.com/webdesign.htm