<human>: Without getting too personal, I'm looking for financial advice about this job I'm considering.

Long time IT/admin/computer guy (brutal hours, wildly fluctuating pay, no dignity) who's considering taking a new job as a producer. The content isn't too important for this discussion, but there will be music, video, and other forms of content, as well as utilizing my skills as a computer network admin and programmer. This position is essentially being invented just for me, as there is practically no one in the world who has the weird combination of skills I have (not tooting my horn, I'm just a weird guy). The skills required and job itself aren't necessarily the issue here.

The major caveat is that the manager, who is an old friend and a very business savvy guy, wants me to live in a house he has leased to be a production studio. He's offered me a room to stay in, no bills, and on top of very competitive pay. But I don't understand the legal or financial impact of this arrangement. We've also yet to determine if I would be salaried, hourly, independent contractor, etc. I've dealt with several different W and I forms before, but never in this kind of environment.

This job is very intriguing, but I simply can't fathom how it will impact my earnings/taxes.

What are the labor laws regarding living in a certain place as a requirement for a job?

Will I need to report the cost of lodging as a form of compensation, is it considered a benefit, income or something else entirely?

If my name isn't on the lease am I financially responsible for the consequences of the lease (such as damages or broken lease)?

Can I write off purchases I make for the home if they directly impact the business (such as desk, computer, audio equip, etc.) and does my employment status effect write offs?

I've yet to agree to anything, but I'm def. interested in it career wise. But I'm woefully under-prepared for the financially and business side and want some feedback.

Can you give me a shortened version of the text?
<bot>: Boss wants me to move into a production house. What are the financial impacts of living and working in the same house as part of a larger business?