I will add to that a security SNAFU, if you intend to compile Apache on your own, @netstores. Any delay on your part is compiling will leave you vulnerable to zero day and n day vulnerability in Apache, where n is the number of days you delay in compiling Apache after the latest release is made available.
While most of us aim at automating our work as much as we can, this strategy of yours takes you in the opposite direction.
I thought I should point this out.
Additionally, the pre-compiled Apache that Virtualmin offers is tested by the Apache community for security vulnerabilities. Compile Apache on your own and you are in uncharted waters.