Family First, Business Always

Matt Shepard had been in the real estate game long enough to know that timing was everything. Deals moved fast, inspections had to be thorough, and investors counted on him to make sound decisions. But as he stood in the Denver International Airport terminal, boarding pass in hand, his phone buzzed with a message from his wife:
"Kicking like crazy. I think she wants out early. Fly safe. Love you."

Matt glanced at the time. She was eight months pregnant with their daughter, and he was supposed to be on-site for a critical property inspection in Kentucky. He had mapped out the day with precision—fly in, walk the property, review reports, and be ready to jump on the next flight home if needed.

As the plane took off, Matt’s mind raced between numbers and nursery plans. He thought back to 2009, when he and his wife had risked their $10,000 IRA on a distressed property. That leap of faith had laid the foundation for AMS Capital—a firm built not just on financial growth, but on the belief that wealth should create freedom, not stress.

Landing in Kentucky, Matt hit the ground running. The property had potential—solid bones, undervalued rents, and a prime location. It was the kind of investment that could generate passive income for the executive parents AMS Capital served, allowing them to focus on their families instead of worrying about managing properties.

Midway through the inspection, his phone buzzed again. Another text. His heart pounded.
"All good for now. Just a practice run, I think. But don’t cut it too close!"

Matt exhaled, relief washing over him. He wrapped up the inspection with laser focus, ensuring every detail was accounted for. Within hours, he was back at the airport, already reviewing his notes on the deal.

As his return flight lifted off, he smiled. This was why he built AMS Capital—to create opportunities that let families be present for the moments that mattered most. Whether it was a first step, a graduation, or simply the peace of knowing financial security was handled, he wanted his clients to experience what he had fought so hard to build: a life where family always comes first.