What this stems from is that the IRS requires that a taxpayer trace interest expense to the nature of how the proceeds are used. 

As Michael mentioned you just need to respond to the IRS and state this is what you're doing.

Every project is turning into a nightmare.

I came up with $385,000 to build for material/labor.

My wife and I were in analysis paralysis for sure, but then the academy dropped and we were sure we wanted to get into RE, but didn’t know how and this course was WAY cheaper than comps that ultimately just try and sell you a conference that just tries to sell you… on and on plus like you said, we got most of our money back and got to keep the material. 

I've paid the neighbors to log into their wifi before as well.

Wishing you the very best on this new journey.

And large landlords often use dynamic pricing based on an algorithm.   

This has nothing to do with real estate experience. 

Hi Irene,I had a client that did this with a home and a barndominium next door.