This assumes the real estate company is ethical and honest.
I would say most are but there are those few that are in it to make a fast buck.
The local paper had an article about people buying more house than they should. One misstep, injury or out of work for a short time and they lose the house. The paper pointed out one house which had been sold 3 times within the last 5 years and each owner defaulted.
I'll see if I can get the link.
Beware the drive by media...lots of scare tactics, little facts.