My boss told me about this site, not 100% sure what to think of it yet.
http://www.worldlpp.com/affiliates/...nkid=1&adid=127
What's it's supposed to do, is you can buy into a pool of investors to buy a buisness. As the business makes money, the profits are shared between the investors. Check it out, let me know what you think, and feel free to sign up if you think it's reasonable.