I currently am and I have been hosting my own mail for the past several decades, so I can tell you from experience that it still is very much possible, but it has become significantly more complex than it used to be, not recommended for anyone who doesn't have a particular interest in mail.
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Yes. Just today. And every day of the last 26 years. GMail delivery is no big deal. but outlook freaks out in ways I just don't care to solve.