For $2023,$ Tarik, a single parent, reported the following amounts relating to his investments:

Net investment income

Interest expense on a loan to purchase stocks

$ $7,000$

Interest expense on funds borrowed to purchase land for investment

$2,000$

$6,000$

What is the maximum amount that Tarik could deduct in $2023$ as investment interest expense?

Multiple Choice

$$2,000$

$$6,000$

$$1,000$

$$ $$7,000$