Self employed

Schedule C is a disregarded entity.  It is the same as you.   It is personally yours.   I don’t think you can pay yourself rent.  Then you would need to report the rent on Schedule E for Rental income.   So it would be a wash.   It’s probably like paying yourself.   You cannot deduct your own salary or any personal withdrawals you make from your business. As a sole proprietor, you are not an employee of the business.