FYI I don't know too much about how different credit scores will affect my mortgage payments, so I'd also appreciate some guidance which incorporates high vs. low credit credit scores.)

Most churches are owned by a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation so title would in that case require Articles of incorporation and corporate resolution signed by all officers E powered to sell.If owned personally, it may be probate time.Sounds like you are only beginning your research and due diligence.

I've been doing a ton of research, like I am sure every beginner has, about real estate investing and one of the key decisions that has me hesitant to buy my first property is whether or not I need to incorporate an LLC first or buy a property in my own name.  

For a corporation, this is the Articles of Incorporation, for an LLC, these are the Operating Agreement.

The contract file name says "uniform contract TAAR" and front page has the Sunflower Association logo and this header: "Real Estate Contract.

I spent 34 years in corporate America getting input, building consensus, writing status reports, developing plans/goals/objectives/metrics, etc. 

It seems like Americans have it easy in this regard but far less advantages to incorporating in Canada.

This includes but is not limited to:License fee to the state.Business cards with the corporate logo and colorsJoining the state and local Board of Realtors, which the agency may, and in any case the Board (who controls the MLS) requires that membership.Magnetic sign for your car.I spent my "working" life in commission only sales so I knew what the score was before I got my license.

Things to be careful of:Be very careful of online directories.Many are just lead generation sites and sell your name and information to brokersLarge application fees or upfront money that is requested prior to issuing a term sheet and only accepting checks without the ability to accept credit cardsAnyone that uses gmail, aol or any non-corporate emailCheck that they have a working website with a phone number and addressSomeone that says they are a direct lender but:Asks you to fill out an application without a logo or contact informationAsks you to fill out different forms with very similar informationNeeds an excessive amount of time to get back to you orTypically these are signs you are working with a broker or non - lender 

If you can incorporate it into your marketing/social media and get more business, great.