Since you have a verifiable method and can easily prove your office usage and rent, it is a valid expense at $400/month rent for your office. If you are audited, you can get a notarized statement from the other renter and the landlord. A picture showing the room exclusively used for your office is also good to add to your tax file.
The other expenses pro-rated is perfect.
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