I just went through this. Getting into a roommate situation, imo, is different than getting your own apt. where You would have to show more income--assuming that the rent with a roommate is way less where You live, like it is where I live.
I had to lie about what I do, so I know where you're coming from on that.
It's great that you have the taxes from Your waitressing job, as You can use that.
Have You thought of placing your own ad looking for another sex worker/ stripper roommate? That way everything will be upfront, and You will have more control over who You will live with. (I did that, so if You do, just be aware that a lot of guys will answer your ad, even though you put that ur looking for another female).
If it is only temporary, why not stay at an extended stay hotel? (I really wanted to do that, but I don't make stripper money anymore, because I primarily cam now, and the hotels around here are $1000 and more per week.)
I looked for 2 months before I found a suitable roommate to move in with....well, somewhat suitable.
What I found is that a roommate wants to know that you will follow the rules of their place, and not be a psycho axe murderer or something, since you will share their personal space. That translates to say that personal references will most likely be most important, as they were in my case..i.e. ex-bosses, friends, etc.
I was upfront with roommates about not having good credit, and that didn't seem to matter to them as much as what kind of a person I was.
If I can help anymore, feel free to pm me.
Best of luck.

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