You're Not Just Looking for Any Real Estate Service
Travelers Need More Than a Hotel
You need a real home base for your 30+ day stay. Not just four walls and a bed, but a place where you can actually live and work comfortably. You want to feel like you belong, not like you're camping out.
Investors Need More Than a Realtor
You need someone who actually knows what it's like to own rental property here. Not theory from a textbook, but real experience with cash flow, local regulations and what tenants actually want in New Orleans.
Here's What You Really Need
Clean, safe, walkable, well-equipped housing with local knowledge—not just check-in instructions. Built by someone who actually lives here.
Furnished Rentals That Feel Like Home
Local insights on returns, zoning, and policy from someone who runs their own rental properties. Real numbers, real experience.
Investment Guidance That Actually Works
Personalized approach to complex transactions. We're not just brokers—we're active investors who understand what buyers really want.
Commercial Real Estate Expertise
Meet Brian Carra
Your Local Agent and Rental Host
I'm Brian—a native New Orleanian who's been in your shoes. I run Geneva House, a collection of furnished rentals here in the city helping traveling professionals find their perfect 30+ day stay in New Orleans. I'm also an agent with Bridgewater Realty Advisors helping investors buy, sell, and operate income properties the smart way.
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Here's the thing: I don't just sell midterm rentals—I run them. I don't just broker deals—I'm an active investor with skin in the game. When I tell you what works in New Orleans, it's because I've lived it, not just read about it.
I love meeting people, helping them reach their real estate goals and building lasting relationships. Whether you're here for a month or looking to invest for the long haul, I'll give you the local knowledge and personal attention you deserve.
About Bridgewater Realty Advisors
$10.2M
Sold in First Half 2025
134
Units Sold Jan-Jun 2025
+134
Units Under Contract Jan-Jun 2025
>12,000
List of Buyers, Investors & Agents
"I had the pleasure of working with Bridgewater Realty Advisors to sell my apartment complex, and couldn't be happier with the results. Their expertise, dedication, and market knowledge were truly exceptional. They guided me through every step of the process, providing valuable insights and helping me achieve the best possible sale price. I highly recommend Bridgewater Realty Advisors to anyone looking to sell their multifamily property." - David Jeanerette CEO Odyssey Real Estate Group
Here's How We'll Work Together
Check out my listings at The Geneva House for a comfortable stay in the city. Geneva House has been helping traveling professionals, relocation clients and returning snowbirds find their home away from home for over a decade.
Or, visit Bridgewater Realty Advisors to see our current listings and current market info for the New Orleans Metro.
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Let's Talk About Your Goals
Tell me what you're looking for—whether it's a comfortable place to stay or a smart investment opportunity. No pressure, just honest conversation.
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We'll Find Your Perfect Match
Whether it's the right furnished rental or the ideal investment property, I'll use my network and expertise to find exactly what you need.
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I'll Share My Local Knowledge
Get insights you won't find anywhere else—from neighborhood dynamics to investment potential, zoning realities to cash flow projections.
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I'll Support You Every Step
From paperwork to move-in, from due diligence to closing, I'll be there to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Imagine This...
Traveling Pros:
You walk into your furnished rental and immediately feel at home. Everything you need is there, the neighborhood feels safe and walkable and you have a local contact who actually cares about your experience. No more hotel living—this is your temporary home in New Orleans.
RE Investors:
Your rental property is cash flowing exactly as projected. You understand the local market, filling vacancies and have a trusted partner who knows the ins and outs because they're doing it themselves. Your investment is working for you, not against you.
Instead Of This...
Travelers end up in subpar accommodations with no local support, feeling like they're camping out instead of living. The stress of an uncomfortable living situation can derail your entire work trip or extended stay. And the scammers, always beware the scammers.
Investors get burned by properties that don't cash flow, maintenance issues they didn't see coming, or management headaches they weren't prepared for. What looked like a great opportunity becomes a money pit and a source of constant stress.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you need a place to stay for 30 days or you're thinking 30 years ahead with an investment, let's talk about how I can help you succeed in New Orleans.
Bridgewater Realty Advisors
3500 N. Hullen St, Suite 18:233
Metairie, LA, 70002
Licensed in LA
Brian Carra
"I help people stay, live and invest better in New Orleans."