Hello Mike. Welcome to the forum. Totally agree with the comment from The Greek above. If you are practising, there's no need for huge volume and getting your neighbours on-board is never a bad idea. I'd go for low volume and no more than 1 hour amplified per day at a 'sensible' time, remembering those on nightshift, raising sprogs, etc.
Let folks know where you are based in the country and some kind soul might even meet up with you to discuss bass/amp options, prices and such-like.
Whatever you decide, best wishes in your new bass-centric life.
Snorks