I then go to mrlandlord.com to run credit and then I verify employment and check rental references on my own.

I have done some research after already entering the class and have found only 2 requirements for tax education deduction. 1.The class is required for an employer’s business.2.The class is going toward a current career path and will not help to start a new occupation or career.The film industry would be a new occupation for me.

I verified with employer and asked him for paystubs.  

If your employer 401k allows participant loan - you can borrow from your plan subject to the rules (contact your employer for details).

Let me add that I am self employed and my business is out in the area where I currently live.I am excited about getting started, but am unsure of what would be the best avenue.

In addition, if you are self-employed with no full-time employees you may wish to consider opening a Solo 401k instead of a self-directed IRA as it has several advantages over an IRA LLC such as much higher contribution limits, direct checkbook control (i.e. no need to have the account at a speciality trust company), ability to take a 401k loan, exclusion from unrelated debt finance income tax with respect to investment in real estate acquired with non-recourse financing, etc.

So unless someone employed by those companies is active on here you're not going to get a response.

I have had issues with the big lenders and their bait and switch tactics.

When you file your federal income taxesYou'l report it as self employment income most likely 

My issue though is my employment history and proof of income since I am just about to start my steady job and do not have proof of prior income/employment.