I think it should also be expressed as a percentage of what you put into the property instead of simply a whole dollar amount.

He has agreed to write a quit claim deed and expressed his support for me taking initiative and getting into real estate.

Expressed in plain English, the framework is that all activities of the IRA must be exclusively for the benefit of the IRA, and there may be no direct or indirect benefit between an IRA and a disqualified party.This prohibition against benefit is a two-way street.  

If you have a strong "A" location, they could have relationships, and be calling on McDonald's, Taco Bell, Panda Express, etc.  

I don't see a point in keeping up with every person you meet, but if you are putting feelers out for deals, then I would keep a database of people who have expressed interest in your business.

My main question is, what are some of the advantages I could express to the owner in selling to me now instead of listing it in the future?

The lease says that he may enter for legitimate reasons such as updates and renovations and the like, it does not explicitly express that he may not for other reasons.

I got a hold of the listing agent, and expressed an interest, he is open to hear my offers before he lists them.

There is one on Groupon from real estate express for $179 I bought mine on here in December and it's pretty good I definitely recommend you to check it out.

If you sit down with someone and express your needs and wants we can get to work finding things that might fit what you are looking for.