# Texas Real Estate Guy Wants to Make a $21,500 Truck. He Got 5,500 Reservations in Six Days

> Key Takeaways - Affordable gas-powered truck for the masses. Texas startup REO aims to deliver a $21,500 truck called the Runabout, focusing on simplicity and reliability. - High demand in a short time.

- **Source:** [Thedrive](https://www.thedrive.com/news/texas-real-estate-guy-wants-to-make-a-21500-truck-he-got-5500-reservations-in-six-days?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3bfb9136a7d972161ea394)
- **Published:** 2026-06-24
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #truck #texas #estate #real #reservations #wants #affordable #aims
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