i have friended him does that mean I need to wait 24 hours after I have friended him?
No, if that is the case, then it is as the others after me said... he has no buildings available for polishing or motivating.
If you are new to the game and haven't settled on a "permanent" guild, I suggest that you try guild hopping. Basically you join a guild, go through the guild list and aid everyone (this will get you coins and an occasional blueprint), then quit the guild, join another guild with open joining, and repeat. You can only join a guild once a week, but that is the only limit to hopping. Great for getting coins and blueprints when you are new. Also good for goods too if you look and can find some unfair trades in your favor.
Guild hopping will also help you with the quest requirement.